AANAPISI - FAQ & Grant History

FAQ
  1. Who can be part of the program? This program is primarily geared towards ESL 970 students and provides academic and counseling support; however, our program is designed to support all students at Mission College, especially those interested in exploring the contemporary Asian American and Pacific Islander experience in higher education.
  2. What's the membership cost? This program is free for everyone!!
  3. Is there financial aid offered by AANAPISI? There is no financial aid or scholarships offered by AANAPISI. But we can help you apply and complete a financial aid application, as well as to search for scholarships, write resumes, and personal statements.
  4. What if I need help with my homework? We can refer you to the tutoring center. We also help to organize study groups where students can exchange ideas and learn from each other.
History

In October 2010, Mission College was designated by the U.S. Department of Education as an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and therefore awarded the highly competitive federal Title III AANAPISI grant.

The purpose of AANAPISI grant is to improve the transition, progression, graduation and transfer rates of historically underrepresented and underprepared Asian American and Asian Pacific Islander (AAPI) students. AAPI students make up more than 50% of the college. This grant is a joint collaboration between the Office of Instruction, Office of Institutional Research and Planning, and the Office of Student Support Services directly impacting the very structure of the college.

Many AAPI students at Mission College face numerous obstacles to postsecondary success and enter college with significant needs for additional academic support. The best practices gained from the grant will be used as models to help all students at Mission also reach success.

Mission will implement a $2 million five-year project to improve the transition, progression, graduation and transfer rates of AAPI students. This grant implements a comprehensive set of best practices strategies to overcome the documented obstacles to success of AAPI students including developing programs, activities, curriculum and other resources to promote student achievement.

Again, while the grant focuses on developing strategies that are culturally relevant to Asian American and Pacific Islander students, these resources are available to ALL students and will promote the success and retention of ALL Mission students.