Heartland CAMP is a college recruitment and retention program funded by the US Department of Education. We are committed to annually helping 35 college freshman from migrant and seasonal farm-work backgrounds successfully make the transition to college through a comprehensive package of academic, social, and financial supports.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
- Scholarship
- Stipends
- Loaner equipment (laptops, calculators, etc.)
- Assistance with financial aid processes (FAFSA, scholarship searches, internship placements)
ACADEMIC SUPPORTS
- Bi-weekly advising and mentoring
- Access to FREE tutoring
- Freshman success course
- Connections with other campus and community programs and opportunities
SOCIAL SUPPORTS
- Cultural events
- Connections with other student organizations
- Student/family programming
BEYOND THE FRESHMAN YEAR
- Referrals and connections to other supportive programs
- Financial aid and scholarship application assistance
- Mentoring and employment opportunities