September 12, 2025 - SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Community Colleges Chancellor Sonya Christian released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Education’s decision regarding grant programs at Minority-Serving Institutions:

“We are concerned by the U.S. Department of Education’s proposed elimination of federal funding for colleges designated as Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs), and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs). These grants play a vital role in supporting student success and funding programs that increase graduation rates, strengthen California’s workforce pipeline, and contribute to economic growth.

“As the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the nation, we remain committed to expanding access to higher education, advancing student achievement and economic mobility, and increasing the social vitality of the communities we serve.”

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The California Community Colleges is the largest system of higher education in the nation, composed of 73 districts and 116 colleges serving 2.1 million students per year. California community colleges provide career education and workforce training; guaranteed transfer to four-year universities; and degree and certificate pathways. As the state’s engine for social and economic mobility, the California Community Colleges supports the Vision 2030, a strategic plan designed to improve student success, our communities and our planet. For more information, please visit the California Community Colleges website or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

Source: California Community Colleges