MISSION – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced over $1.9 million in federal funds for South Texas College through the Department of Education’s High School Equivalency Program (HEP). These federal funds will support migratory or seasonal workers obtain high school equivalent education services and, subsequently, to gain employment or begin postsecondary education or training. As a member of the Appropriations Committee, Congressman Cuellar secured $50,000,000 for the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) and the High School Equivalency Program (HEP), a $5.4 million increase from FY19.
The funds will go towards implementing a South Texas College and Career Pathways Project spanning across 5 ...