College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)
Summary
Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, the program grants funds to universities and non-profit organizations that provide scholarships to underserved students. Since the targeted population is at significant risk for college drop-out, the program also includes services such as academic success workshops, mentoring, and housing assistance.
Target Population
Goal(s)
Program Highlights
- The average organization award in 2008 was $404,658
- CAMP costs approximately $7,800 per student
- CAMP programs recruit eligible students to higher education institutions, and assist them with the application process
The Facts
Partners
Higher Education
- CSU-Fresno
- Oregon State University
- University of Texas-El Paso and over 20 other colleges and universities
Business
Non-Profit / Philanthropy
- SER Jobs for Progress
- Opportunities Industrialization Centers of America, Inc.
Government
- U.S. Department of Education
Evidence of Impact
CAMP participants are more likely than the national average to complete their first year of college, and enroll in the second. There is longitudinal support for the stability of this finding.
Are federal dollars bearing fruit? An analysis of the college assistance migrant program: Outlines the need for financial aid designed to serve the target population, as well as problems with the previous program evaluation. Also discusses the different budgets of program locations, and questions whether funding is always being spent appropriately. Continues with a new evaluation that statistically compares completion rates of participants with a similar control group.
Contact Information
400 Maryland Ave, SW, LBJ-3E
Washington, DC 20202
(202) 260-1164
http://www2.ed.gov/programs/camp/index.html
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