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

Connect with us on your campus

South Texas College

Day 1: Monday, January 27th, Time: 8:00 am – 12:30 pm, Location: Pecan Campus North Academic Humanities Building

Day 2: Tuesday, January 28th, Time: 8:00 am – 12:30 pm, Location: Pecan Campus North Academic Humanities Building

Day 3: Tuesday, January 28th, Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Location: Mid-Valley Campus, Building G

Day 4: Monday, February 3rd, Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, Location: Starr County Campus, Building E

Tarrant County College South Campus

Location: SSTU Living Room

Date: Tuesday, February 4th

Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Blinn College Bryan Campus

Day 1: Location: Building D, Date: Wednesday, February 5th, Time: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Day 2: Location: Building D, Date: Thursday, February 6th, Time: 10:30 am – 3:00 pm

Aggieland Saturday, College Station Campus

Date: Saturday, February 8th

Time: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Austin Community College Highland Campus

Event: Aggie Day Event

Date: Tuesday, February 11th

Lone Star College North Harris Transfer Fair

Location: Campus Courtyard

Date: Wednesday, February 12th

Dallas College Richland Campus

Date: Thursday, February 13th

Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Lone Star College Tomball

Date: Wednesday, February 19th, Time: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm

Blinn College Bryan Campus

Location: Building F

Event: Transfer Fair

Date: Wednesday, February 19th, Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

For more information, email us: cehdrecruitment@tamu.edu

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.

Join session

Transfer application timelines

Summer / Fall admission

January 1 – March 1

Spring admission

August 1 – October 15
Transfer application

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.

Learn more

Aggie Assurance

Covers tuition and fees when your family income falls in a certain amount.

Learn more

FAFSA

Application needs-based loans and/or grants

Learn more

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