Overview

Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI)

An Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) is a federal designation from the United States Department of Education. A community college is designated an AANAPISI when at least 10% of the student population identifies as AANHPI and least 50% are Pell-eligible.

AANAPISI-designated institutions are eligible to apply to receive grants and related assistance to improve and expand their capacity to serve Asian American, Native American Pacific Islanders, and low-income students.

CSM is an AANAPISI in partnership with Cañada College, Skyline College, and San Francisco State University. 

More information about AANAPISIs can be found at the Department of Education's Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) website.

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Student Achievement Program

The Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Student Achievement Program is a transformative initiative designed to empower California Community College students, unlock their potential, and advocate for the success of underserved students.

More information about the AANHPI program can be found on the Foundation for California Community Colleges website.