Program Overview
College Assistance Migrant Program
The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) at Boise State University is designed to support students who are migratory or seasonal farmworkers (or children of such workers) enrolled in their first year of undergraduate studies. The program aims to assist these students in completing their first year of studies and provides a range of services to support their academic and personal success.
Program Services
The CAMP program offers the following services to eligible students:
- Counseling
- Tutoring
- Skills workshops
- Financial aid stipends
- Health services
- Housing assistance
These services are designed to support students during their first year of college and help them overcome any challenges they may face.
Opportunities and Support
After the first year, CAMP continues to offer academic and personal support to its students. The program helps participants secure jobs, internships, grants, and scholarships to finance their education. CAMP alumni have gone on to become successful professionals in a range of fields, including:
- Engineering
- Accounting
- Business administration
- Entrepreneurship
- Social work
- Education
- Criminal justice
- Government
- Information technology
- Healthcare
- Community leadership
Program Description
The CAMP program is available to students who are migratory or seasonal farmworkers (or children of such workers) and are enrolled in their first year of undergraduate studies at Boise State University. The program supports the completion of the first year of studies and provides a range of services to support academic and personal success.
Program History
The College Assistance Migrant Program has been helping Boise State University farmworking students fulfill their dreams of a college education since 1984. The program has a long history of supporting students from migratory and seasonal farmworking backgrounds and has helped many students achieve their academic and career goals.