Institution Arizona State University State Arizona Academic Level Baccalaureate Issue Area Retention Website https://campscholar.asu.edu Key Personnel Melisa Lopez Program Focus First Year Support, Mentoring Overview The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) Scholars Project at Arizona State University (ASU CAMP) supports migrant and seasonal farmworker students during their first year of college and beyond. Understanding their unique challenges, ASU CAMP aims to foster academic success and personal growth. The program provides educational and financial support, addressing financial, transitional, and educational needs to ensure students thrive. Emphasizing holistic well-being, ASU CAMP creates a supportive community to help scholars achieve excellent GPAs, maintain good academic standing, and attain high retention rates. By breaking down educational barriers, ASU CAMP empowers scholars to overcome economic hardships and inspire positive change in their families and communities. Program Description The ASU CAMP Scholars Project addresses educational barriers faced by migrant-seasonal farmworker (MSFW) students in Arizona, where over 127,000 MSFWs, 97% Latino, often leave school to support their families financially. With 77% of MSFWs living at or below the federal poverty level, ASU CAMP provides need-based scholarships to alleviate financial strain during the first year of college. Last year, 100% of scholars received scholarships for on-campus living and meal plans. ASU CAMP prioritizes academic support through tailored interventions like tutoring, study halls, advising, and study groups. The program offers bilingual peer mentoring, research seminars, professional development workshops, and comprehensive campus resources to help scholars navigate their first year. These practices aim to directly address the unique challenges faced by migrant Latinx students in Arizona, enhancing their academic success and retention. Outcome Arizona State University found that CAMP scholars achieve higher retention and graduation rates compared to similar demographic that did not participant in CAMP. The program's comprehensive support services are instrumental in improving academic outcomes for migrant Latinx students. The ASU CAMP program serves 100% Latinx students. Retention Rates: In 2020, 100% of CAMP scholars were retained, compared to 81% of non-participants. In 2021, the retention rate was 92%, compared to 82.5% of non-participants. Completion Rates: Over the past three years (2020-2023), CAMP Scholars had a first-year completion rate of 78%. Financial Support: Of the Scholars who persisted in higher education, on average 96% of students from the 2020-2023 cohort received additional financial support for housing, transportation, healthcare, and educational expenses totaling over $415,000. Learn more about Latino College Completion in Arizona Return to Growing What Works Database
