Alternative Education Programs
Migrant dropouts and out-of-school youths (OSYs) can take advantage of the alternative academic programs available to them.
High School Equivalency program (HEP)
The HEP program is an eight week residential GED program for migrant
and seasonal farm workers or their dependents. The program which is located
at the State University of New York at Oneonta, offers migrant and seasonal
farm workers who have dropped out of school the opportunity to obtain
their GED diploma. HEP classes are offered in both English and Spanish.
Expenses including instruction, housing and food are covered by the program
for participating students.
Program Director:
John Sparaco
Toll Free: (866) 598-2760
sparacj@oneonta.edu
Assistant Director/Recruiter
Bridget Fish-Graves
Toll Free: (866) 598-2760
fishgrbm@oneonta.edu
COLLEGE ASSISTANCE MIGRANT PROGRAM (CAMP)
The CAMP Program located at the State University of New York at
Oneonta is designed to provide students from migrant and seasonal farm
working families, or their dependents, with a comprehensive array of support
services including financial aid. These services will enable them to
successfully complete their first year of college. The program assists
first year migrant college students to develop the skills they need to
ensure they stay in school and graduate from college. This program also
provides follow up services to migrant students entering their second
year of college.
Director:
Patti Hanley
(877) 256-2021
camp@oneonta.edu