Hispanic Serving Institution Designation

What Does Being an HSI Mean to CBC?

Being an HSI allows CBC to apply to Title III and Title V grants to assist in expanding educational opportunities for, and improve the attainment of, Hispanic students. These grants also enable CBC to expand and enhance academic offerings, program quality, and institutional stability.

CBC Receives Title V Grant

Columbia Basin College has been awarded a Title V Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Grant. The $3 million dollar grant, funded by the U.S Department of Education, will support the entire CBC student body by focusing on reducing gaps between First Time-Entering College Hispanic and Non-Hispanic students in retention and completion or transfer, increasing diversity students' retention and sense of belonging and improve students academic, social, and emotional success, from enrollment through completion.
The grant will fund an Equity Center, faculty development, and course and curriculum redesign.

More information on Title V here: Developing Hispanic Serving Institutions Program - Title V

Grant award number P031S220120.

HSI Week 2025: September 15-19

HSI Week aligns with the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month which is observed from September 15 to October 15. HSIs are encouraged to celebrate the week with events and activities that celebrate the Hispanic heritage and highlight the importance of HSIs in decreasing the equity gap for Hispanic/historically underserved students.