CAMP UTRGV - Brownsville Cortez Hall 138 One West University Blvd Brownsville, Tx 78520 Ph: (956) 882-7871 Fax: (956) 882-7876

UTRGV College Assistance Migrant Program Application Brownsville Campus

Section A: Personal Data

First Name: Middle:

City: State: Zip Code:

Date of Birth: UTRGV ID:

First UTRGV Semester: Fall 20 Spring 20

With Parents With Another Relative On Own With Other

Cell:

White (non-Hispanic) Hispanic/Latino African American Other:

o Last Name:

o Address:

o Email:

o Major/Minor:

o Currently Living:

o Home Number:

o Ethnic Background:

o Father’s Name: Current Occupation:

o Highest Level of Education Completed by Father: Elementary Middle School High School College

o Mother’s Name: Current Occupation:

o Highest Level of Education Completed by Mother: Elementary Middle School High School College

o Parent(s) Martial Status: Married Divorced/Separated Single Widowed

Alternate Contact: Complete information below for a person not living at current mailing address

Name: Relationship: Phone: Cell:

Address: City: State: ZIP Code:

Section B: Residency Information

o Are you a U.S. Citizen? Yes No If No, country of citizenship:

o If not a U.S. Citizen, do you hold Permanent Resident status [valid 1-551] for the U.S.? Yes No

o If Yes, type of Visa: Date issued: Visa Number:

Section C: High School Information

o List below the last high schools, colleges/ universities you attended. HS Seniors must submit an official transcript upon graduation.

School City State Dates Attended

o Class ranking: out of GPA (100 Pt Scale): Graduation Plan: Recommended Distinguished

o AP Courses Taken:

o Number of College Credit Hours Earned in HS:

o STAAR Scores: English Lang Arts: Math: Science: Social Studies: Writing Sub score:

o School Counselor’s Name: School Counselor’s Phone Number:

Section D: Testing Information

Test Name Exempt, Date Taken/Date To Be Taken Sent to UTRGV? Test Scores

TSI Reading: Math: Writing: Essay:

CAMP UTRGV - Brownsville Cortez Hall 138 One West University Blvd Brownsville, Tx 78520 Ph: (956) 882-7871 Fax: (956) 882-7876

ACT Engl: Math: Read: Sci: Comp:

SAT Comp: Verbal: Math:

General Education Diploma (GED)

GED Testing Site and location Report Date GED Scores

W/G: SS: Sc: R: M: Total:

Section E: Academic Activities/Honors/Extracurricular Activities

Activity/Honor/Position

Club participation, volunteer, etc. Indicate which school year(s) you were involved

Year Participated

9th 10th 11th 12th Other

Section F: Program Eligibility and Campus Housing

In order to qualify for the services offered by CAMP under the rules of established by the U.S. Department of Education, the student or an

immediate family member must work at least 75 days in the last two years in agriculture as a migrant worker or seasonal/temporary worker.

This includes but not limited to cultivation and harvesting of agricultural products, the production of dairy products [milk], incubators for

poultry and livestock, cultivation of crop pines, fishing in nurseries, plant nurseries and forestation work.

How will you be providing CAMP eligibility verification? [Check One of the Following]:

A Certificate of Eligibility (COE) Employer verification letter or statement Participation (or eligible to participate) in WIA

Campus Housing

This scholarship covers the cost of a double room; additional fees apply for a single room. Students receive a scholarship for fall and spring

semesters on the condition that the student is in good standing with CAMP. You will be responsible for a $100 deposit, a $50 application

fee and $200 in Vaquero Bucks. Students who receive a housing scholarship will be responsible for following ALL campus housing rules,

attend mandatory evening study hall and sign a CAMP housing contract.

Are you requesting a CAMP Housing Scholarship to live on campus?

No If no, skip the next section of the application Yes If yes, please provide a short essay on the following:

Describe in detail why you are requesting a housing scholarship & how you think you will adjust to leaving home and living on campus.

Section G: Statement of Understanding and Release of Authorization: I understand that if I am selected, I must participate in ALL

mandatory CAMP activities which include tutoring, mentoring, group & staff meetings and workshops. I agree to keep a minimum 2.0 GPA

and earn at least 24 credit hours by the end of the academic year. I understand that failure to comply with CAMP requirements, regulations

and the UTRGV student code of conduct may result in CAMP probation or termination from CAMP. I understand that if I am on CAMP

probation or terminated, CAMP holds the right to reverse any payments made towards dorm fees, book or tuition scholarships.

Release of Authorization: I hereby authorize CAMP staff unlimited access to my academic records in an effort to assist me complete my

first academic year and subsequent years at UTRGV. This authorization constitutes my permission for instructors to release or discuss my

academic performance with UTRGV staff and on CAMP progress reports. I give CAMP staff permission to access my information through

UTRGV Academic Records (or equivalent). I also give CAMP staff permission to publish my name or photographs of me for CAMP

promotional material. I certify that the information provided on my application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Applicant Signature: Date:

Parent or guardian Signature (If applicant is under the age of 18): Date:

CAMP UTRGV - Brownsville Cortez Hall 138 One West University Blvd Brownsville, Tx 78520 Ph: (956) 882-7871 Fax: (956) 882-7876

My Migrant Experience "My Migrant Experience" essay describing your migrant history, education and career goals and why you should be selected into CAMP.

Completed CAMP Application Packet Checklist

Completed CAMP Application

High school transcript (a copy of one now with rank & GPA and a final one upon graduation)

Eligibility Documentation: Certificate of Eligibility or Employer verification letter or WIA eligibility

1 Letter of recommendation (from a counselor, teacher or an administrator)

Acerca de CAMP CAMP es un programa establecido por el gobierno federal, diseñado para estudiantes universitarios de familias migrantes o de agricultura

temporal. Ofrecemos un programa intenso durante el primer año universitario basado en apoyo personal, académico, y financiero,

promoviendo la continuación y graduación del estudiante en la universidad.

Servicios de CAMP: Matriculación en la Universidad de Texas Rio Grande Valley, como un estudiante de primer año los estudiantes

pueden calificar para: Becas para libros cada semestre Becas mensuales de $100 Becas de colegiatura Becas para el costo del

dormitorio cada semester Prestamos computadoras portátiles, sólo a estudiantes del primer año.

Tutoría y ayuda con la transición a la Universidad y Consejería académica, selección de cursos y asesorías Talleres para orientación

de carrera o enfoque de studio Conferencia para migrantes Actividades de liderazgo Reuniones y talleres para los padres

Presentación y excursión para padres y estudiantes potenciales.

Elegibilidad: Estudiantes pueden ser elegibles para participar en CAMP por una de las tres siguientes maneras que incluyen trabajar en

agricultura temporal o migrante. 1. Personas de la familia más cercana o si mismos han trabajado en agricultura temporal o migrante por

75 días durante los últimos 24 meses o trabajo temporal. O trabajaron en: Cualquier actividad relacionada directamente con la producción

de cultivos, productos lácteos, pollos, ganado y la cultivación o cosecha de árboles o cualquiera otra actividad que esté relacionada

directamente con granjas de peces. 2. Participación en/o elegibilidad para participar en un programa migrante. 3. Participación en un

programa bajo el Acto de Inversiones para Trabajadores, que es proveído para empleados de agricultura migrante y temporal.