AANAPISI Community creates a culturally engaging campus that supports students academically, personally, and professionally, connecting them to resources they need to achieve their goals and find their mission.
As an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander–Serving Institution (AANAPISI), Mission College strengthens its ability to:
Nearly 50 percent of Mission College’s student population identifies as AAPI, representing diverse subgroups such as Vietnamese and Filipino. Many of these students are first-generation college attendees from low-income backgrounds, underscoring the critical importance of Mission's commitment to equity, access, and student success.
Apply to the AANAPISI Scholarship Program for financial support for undergraduate AAPI students, offering $2,500 one-time scholarships and $10,000 multi-year scholarship funding.
Visit the STEM Learning Center to access tutoring, workshops, academic support, and networking opportunities for students pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math pathways.
Join AANAPISI university tours to UC and CSU campuses, explore transfer pathways, and apply for funded Summer Research Programs offering hands-on academic and career-building experiences.
Since receiving Title III AANAPISI grants, Mission College has expanded targeted programs and services that advance AAPI student success, equity, and transfer outcomes.
The AANAPISI program has:
Strengthened English as a Second Language (ESL) pathways, supporting students as they transition into college-level English
Expanded academic and student support services tailored to the needs of AAPI students
Enhanced data collection and analysis to better identify barriers and improve outcomes for AAPI learners
In addition, AANAPISI actively addresses systemic challenges often hidden by the “model minority myth,” including financial instability and limited access to resources. At Mission College, AAPI students receive an average of 54% of all financial aid awarded, underscoring the critical role of targeted financial and academic support.
Explore the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Collection at the Mission College Library, funded by the Robert N. Chang Charitable Foundation and featuring works by and about AAPI authors.
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