Pushing the Education Pipeline
Furthering Texas A&M’s commitment to supporting future educators
The Pushing the Education Pipeline (PEP) project uses a Hispanic Serving Institution grant from the U.S. Department of Education to provide outreach and support to students who want to transfer to Texas A&M University’s flagship campus in College Station or its Higher Education Center at McAllen (HECM) and major in education or human resource development.
Our dedicated faculty and staff will also provide support for students throughout their journey, including:
- Guidance during the application and financial aid process
- Advising, tutoring, learning communities and the Byrne Student Success Center
- Assistance with resources to help with daily living insecurities, health services and mental health counseling
Make the leap
Visit with us
in San Antonio
Alamo Colleges
Palo Alto College Fair
Location: Rio Grande Lobby
Date: Monday, November 18th
Time: 9-11 am
San Antonio College Fair
Location: Candler Gym
Date: Monday, November 18th
Time: 1-3 pm
Northeast Lakeview College Fair
Location: Lampasas Performing Arts Center
Date: Tuesday, November 19th
Time: 10 am-12 pm
For more information, email us: cehdrecruitment@tamu.edu
Visit with us
in Brownsville
Texas Southmost College
Oliveira Student Services Center
Location: 2nd Floor
Date: Tuesday, November 19th
Time: 4-7:30 pm
For more information, email us: cehdrecruitment@tamu.edu
Programs
Degree plans with Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS) are linked for your review. Please reach out to us to discuss the degree plan you are interested in.
Become an Aggie!
Join us online to learn more about how to transfer to become an Aggie Teacher and/or Human Resource Development student.
Information sessions are held at 1:30 p.m. (CST) on Tuesdays via Zoom.
Transfer application timelines
Summer / Fall admission
January 1 – March 1
Spring admission
August 1 – October 15
Financial assistance
Federal TEACH Grant
Covers tuition and fees when you enroll in a high-need teacher education program such as bilingual or special education.
Aggie Assurance
Covers tuition and fees when your family income falls in a certain amount.
FAFSA
Application needs-based loans and/or grants
Become a PEP/HSI ambassador
Eligibility
You must be a transfer student in the College of Education and Human Development to qualify.
Benefits
- Gain the opportunity to lead
- Join a community of learners
- Provide service based on your personal experience
- Learn about services provided at Texas A&M and/or HECM to support students
Role
- Attend bi-monthly meetings (virtual or in-person; one-hour max; about 3x per semester)
- Share your personal transfer story
- Support PEP/HSI staff with how to better serve transfer students
- Meet and guide new transfer students
- Provide video testimonials
Contact
General contact: projectpep@tamu.edu
Marla H. Ramirez, Ed.D.
Director of the PEP Project
(979)-862-1277
marlaramirez@tamu.edu
Clarissa Torrez
PEP Program Coordinator (South Texas)
(956)-271-1375
cbtorrez@tamu.edu
Texas A&M University Higher Education Center at McAllen
6200 Tres Lagos Blvd.
McAllen, Texas 78504
Brandon Ferpes
PEP Program Coordinator (Central Texas)
bferpes@tamu.edu