Wednesday, November 9, 2011

High School Equivalency Program

The purposes of High School Equivalency Program (HEP) are to help migrant and seasonal farmworkers and members of their immediate family: (1) Obtain a general education diploma (GED) that meets the guidelines for high school equivalency established by the State in which the HEP project is conducted, and (2) gain employment or be placed in an institution of higher education (IHE) or other post-secondary education or training.

Amount: $475,000

Date due: January 18, 2012

For more information, click here.

College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)

The purpose of College Assistance Migrant Program is to provide academic and financial support to help migrant and seasonal farm workers and their children complete their first year of college and continue in post-secondary education. Novice applicants will receive a 5 point competitive preference.

Amount: $425,000

Date due: January 18, 2012

For more information, click here.