COLLEGEASSISTANCEMIGRANTPROGRAM

The College Assistance Migrant Program is a federally-funded program that provides students with financial assistance and support services during their first college year at PCC and transitional services beyond the first college year.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE$1,500 Scholarship and $900 for books, bus passes/parking permits, and emergency assistance based on need.

ACADEMIC ADVISING�e CAMP advisor works with students to ensure they are taking appropriate coursework and attend full-time each term.

MENTORING AND TUTORINGStudents are assigned a peer mentor as a resource during their experience as �rst time college students. Also, students have tutors available to help them with school assignments.

STUDENT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENTIn order to foster relationship building and unity, students participate in the Summer Orientation to work on leadership skills, explore group dynamics, problem solving andovercoming challenges.

CONFERENCE PARTICIPATIONCAMP scholars have the opportunity to attend statewideand national conferences to further their leadership,networking and empowerment.

COHORT CLASSESIn order to build community, CAMP scholars participate in three career and guidance (CG) courses; College Survival, Financial Literacy and Career Exploration.

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENTCAMP values families/guardians and involves them in the student’s college experience during the program through various events throughout the school year.

CAMPCOLLEGE ASSISTANCE MIGRANT PROGRAM

Portland Community CollegeRock Creek Campus

17705 NW Springville RoadPortland, OR 97229

Building 2, Room 220

Angela Vasquez, CAMP Recruiter971-722-7764

angela.vasquez@pcc.edu

www.pcc.edu/resources/camp/

CAMP

PCC’s College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) serves 45 students per year beginning fall term. Students must be migrant or seasonal farm workers or dependents of persons meeting this requirement. Students can qualify if they have been in the Migrant Program at one point in their lifetime.

WHO QUALIFIES FOR CAMP ?• High school graduates (or equivalent) with a 2.5 GPA or better

• Be eligible to apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

• Be a U.S. citizen or resident

• Take PCC academic placement test and meet acceptance levels

• Have a strong recommendation from a counselor or teacher

HOW DO I APPLY ?• Submit CAMP application (print version or online)

• Apply for FAFSA as early as October 1st

• Apply for PCC admission and take placement tests

• Meet with CAMP advisor to begin class registration

MAINTAINING ELIGIBILITY• Take a minimum of 12 credits per term

• Register for CAMP required courses

• Meet with a tutor on a regular basis

• Obtain course progress noti�cations (CPNs) from teachers

• Meet with CAMP advisor at least three times per term

• Maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA or better

• Attend CAMP events throughout the academic year

PADRES DE FAMILIAEl programa de PCC CAMP, Programa Migrante de Asistencia Universitaria, tiene la misión de ayudar a los estudiantes en su primer año en PCC con:

• Ayuda �nanciera

• Asesoría académica

• Mentoría y tutoría

• Actividades de liderazgo

• Participación en conferencias nacionales y estatales

• Clases de desarrollo académico y personal

• Involucramiento de padres de familia o tutores

Portland Community College is an A�rmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity Institution.

If you have a disability that requires academic adjustments and services, please contact Disability Services as soon as possible for information regarding eligibility and deadlines to receive services. Some accommodations require several weeks to put into place. Call 971-722-4341 or by Video Phone at 503-928-5875.