91. Invest in programs that support the success of migrant students

Partnerships and P-12 Education Systems 09.6.24

Here’s what the federal government can do:

  • Congress should increase investments in programs that support the preparation and recruitment of migrant students, such as the High School Equivalency Program (HEP) and the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP).
  • The U.S. Department of Education should ensure that higher education institutions and public high schools have access to technical assistance and an understanding of guidance to apply for funding that support migrant students.

Here’s what state government can do:

  • State legislatures should increase their investment in or establish matching grants for programs that support migrant students.

Here’s what institutional leaders can do:

  • Higher education institutions should have dedicated staff and student support services for migrant students.
  • Higher education institutions should establish partnerships with migrant serving community organizations in order to support their access to enrollment in higher education..

Congress should increase investments in the High School Equivalency Program (HEP) and the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) to provide greater access to higher education for migrant students across the nation.

  • The High School Equivalency Program (HEP)[i] supports migrant and seasonal farmworkers who are 16 years of age or older and not currently enrolled in school. HEP supports them to attain a high school diploma, or equivalent, and to gain employment or pursue postsecondary education or training.
  • The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)[ii] supports migrant or seasonal farmworkers who enroll and are admitted on a full-time basis at higher education institutions. CAMP supports students to complete their first academic year.

[i]“High School Equivalency Program”. U.S. Department of Education. https://oese.ed.gov/offices/office-of-migrant-education/high-school-equivalency-program/.

[ii]“College Assistance Migrant Program”. U.S. Department of Education. https://oese.ed.gov/offices/office-of-migrant-education/college-assistance-migrant-program/.