Who
is eligible to participate in MSU CAMP?
To
be eligible for the Michigan State University College Assistance Migrant Program
you must be a migrant or seasonally employed agricultural worker or his/her children
who has spent 75 days in migrant and/or seasonal farmwork in Michigan during the
past 24 months; or has been eligible for, or has participated in migrant programs. Who
is a migrant and/or seasonal farmworker? - Seasonal
farmworker: a person employed in farmwork on a temporary or seasonal (not year-round)
basis.
- Migrant farmworker:
a seasonal farmworker whose employment requires travel which keeps the farmworker
from returning to a permanent home within the same day.
Meet
University guidelines for admission.* Complete
a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Agree
to participate in the required tutorial, academic, and cultural programs and activities
as designated by MSU CAMP staff. *For
applicants who can not afford the application fees, please contact Elias Lopez. Return
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Admission
MSU CAMP students are admitted for
Fall and Spring semesters. Our program of recruitment continues through the entire
calendar year, however, early application is strongly encouraged as space is limited.
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Contacts
For more information contact: Raul
(Rudy) Ramos
Associate Director
MSU CAMP
Michigan State University
C-249 Holden Hall
East Lansing, MI 48825
Toll Free: (866) 432-9900
Fax: (517) 432-9901
Email: ramosr@msu.edu
Elias Lopez
Recruitment Coordinator
MSU CAMP
Michigan State
University
C-249 Holden Hall
East Lansing, MI 48825
Toll Free: (866)
432-9900
Fax: (517) 432-9901
Email: lopezel1@msu.edu
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Application
Process How
do I Apply for MSU CAMP?
Each applicant must complete MSU CAMP application
forms before he/she will be considered. To request an application packet please
contact the MSU CAMP recruitment coordinator toll-free at 1-866-432-9900. Also
the application can be downloaded and completed in a Word file from this Website.
Each applicant must complete
the followings requirements: 1.MSU
CAMP Interest Letter & Checklist (Click
here) 2.Complete MSU
Application for Admission (Click
here) 3.Complete MSU
CAMP Application for Admission - Word file(Click
here) 4.Complete FAFSA
(Click here)
Please
understand that each student's financial aid packet may include federal grants,
MSU student aid grants, and work study. MSU CAMP Staff and a MSU Financial Aid
Officer will determine each student's financial aid package that will supplement
the federal financial aid award. Please understand that students are NOT guaranteed
a full scholarship through MSU CAMP. Please
Mail MSU Application & MSU CAMP Application Together to: Elias
Lopez
Recruitment Coordinator
MSU CAMP
Michigan State University
C-249
Holden Hall
East Lansing, MI 48825 The
recruiter and staff are available to help potential students through the application
process and answer any questions regarding any aspect of our MSU CAMP program.
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Services
MSU CAMP collaborates with campus faculty,
student services, and community-based agencies to improve educational opportunities
for migrant and seasonal farmworker students. In
addition you will receive: -
Assistance with completing all the necessary forms for admission, financial aid
and university services.
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Help securing on-campus housing. Assistance in class registration and selection.
Introduction to the support staff at Michigan State University.
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Assistance in developing a support system that will improve your study skills,
along with learning essential college survival skills.
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Securing tutors that will assist you in reviewing course materials.
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Limited supplemental financial assistance for books, supplies, health insurance
and transportation may be available to qualified candidates
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