Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs)

Learn more about 25 Years of HSIs - Excelencia's latest analysis being released over the next few months to inform and compel more discussions on HSIs and Latino student success.

The latest analysis answers:
- What data can researchers access to do their research on HSIs?
- What have we learned about HSIs from Excelencia?
- How can we get a quick snapshot of HSIs over 25 years?
- How long does it take an Emerging HSI to become an HSI?
- How has federal policy on HSIs evolved over the last 25 years?
- Where are HSIs located now and over 25 years?

Excelencia in Education shares the latest analysis on Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and the changing landscape, contextualizes HSIs and the eligibility definition of the Developing HSIs (Title V) program, distinguishes the opportunities for SERVING Hispanic students, and shares developing analysis and information on the CARES Act for HSIs.

Read about Excelencia in Education's ongoing analysis on how Latino students and the institutions they attend are funded by the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act. Excelencia's analysis found the formula used to allocate funds reinforces funding inequities for Hispanic students and the institutions that enroll them. See a breakdown of the funding appropriated to Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) in the CARES Act.

The institutions serving students with the highest need are also some of the most under-resourced. We must acknowledge and support these institutions—community colleges, open access, and public institutions. Latinos are heavily concentrated at these institutions and ensuring Latino student success requires financial resources for wraparound services or increased financial aid. Policy should focus on increasing institutional capacity to improve access and completion of Latino students in higher education.