If your child is interested in a professional career that requires at least a four-year degree, such as becoming a teacher, pharmacist, or accountant, they will want to explore the options available at universities. Depending on the career path your child chooses, they will obtain a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree.
A Guide to Different Types of College Degrees is a great place to get an understanding of the differences of timelines, professions, and cost concerning bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees.
It is best to have your child speak to a high school counselor and/or college advisor for help in narrowing down the field of interest. Many districts have a college and career center that may also be helpful to your child.
College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)
Migratory students who have received a high school diploma or its equivalent may enroll in a higher education institution and may receive financial assistance to pay for part of their degree program through the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP).
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An MEP counselor or staff member can arrange college visits to various universities, especially to the institutions of higher education that offer the CAMP.
The MEP recruiter or staff member can also schedule a CAMP recruiter to visit the high schools to facilitate the application process for senior students.
Universities Offering CAMP
A list of universities offering the CAMP program each year can be found on the CAMP Projects page. Each CAMP offers different financial aid options and may have different requirements. Visit the website linked under each CAMP project for specific requirements, deadlines for application, and instructions.
Basic Requirements Needed for University Enrollment:
- High school transcript or HSE degree (formerly called a GED). Transcripts show the grade for each class taken by the student and the overall grade-point average.
- College application. Many colleges and universities accept the online Common Application or the Universal College Application. Visit Common College Application for help in completing this application. For colleges and universities in Texas, the ApplyTexas app is accepted.
- Standardized test scores for the ACT or SAT. Migratory students may receive up to two fee waivers for each college entrance exam. Visit the College Board website for information regarding SAT fee waivers; Spanish version of SAT fee waivers; and ACT website for ACT fee waivers.
- The TSI Assessment measures a students readiness for college-level work. The results of this assessment are used to determine course placement.
- Fees. Most colleges require an application fee, but migratory students may receive fee waivers for four colleges. This means your child will not have to pay the application fee.
- Letters of recommendation. These letters may be written by one of your child’s high school teachers, a counselor, an advisor, or someone who can speak highly of his or her achievement and character.
- Interview. Universities may require an interview with school officials or alumni.
- List of extracurricular activities and/or an essay.
Helpful Websites
Best Colleges in Texas
- Learn about colleges and universities across the state of Texas with helpful filters for the type (private or public) the degree type, and field of study.
Learn.org
- This website explains career options and helps students find a school and select a degree program that’s most suitable for them.
TMEP Portal: Scholarship Opportunities
- Get information and resources about scholarship opportunities specifically for migratory students.
College for All Texans
- This website explains the steps to go to college. On the site, choose whether you are a student, a member of the military, or an adult learner. You can learn how to plan for college, how to apply, how to get financial aid, and other helpful information.
Generation Texas
- Connect with other students who want to learn how to go to college or pursue career education. Learn what classes and tests to take in high school as well as how to apply to colleges and get financial aid.
Texas OnCourse
- What should students do after high school? Students as young as middle school-age can use this website to find out more about attending college or selecting a career path. Learn about jobs, college planning and how to apply, financial opportunities, and high school graduation requirements.
Texas Reality Check
- Texas Reality Check will show your how much your living expenses will cost, and the amount of money you will need to earn to pay for them.
