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Multicultural Education

College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)

The U.S. Department of Education federally funds the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) at ABAC. CAMP is designed to provide support to 30 first-year college students of migrant and seasonal farmworkers. Students are also assisted with obtaining financial aid assistance for the remainder of their undergraduate academic careers.  CAMP provides discretionary grants to Institutions of Higher Education (IHE), or other non-profit organizations in cooperation with an IHE, to offer tutoring, counseling, health services, assistance with special admissions, and some financial assistance to enable migrant youth to complete their first year of post-secondary education successfully.

Program Overview

1.

Academic Counseling

  • Course Selection & Registration Assistance
  • Study Skills Assistance
  • Tutoring Referrals
  • Academic Monitoring & Follow-up
2.

Career Opportunities

  • Career Development Course and Workshops
  • Job Search Training Skills
  • Resume Writing
3.

Support Services

  • Financial Aid Guidance
  • Scholarship & Internship Information
  • Employment Referrals
  • Community Service (on and off-campus)
4.

Cultural Enrichment

  • Attend social and cultural events
  • Leadership development
  • Mentoring

Eligibility

Before a CAMP application is considered, the student must be acce