Asian American, and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution

Please note that North Seattle College is no longer operating the AANAPISI program starting September 30, 2026.

What is AANAPISI? 

Asian American, and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) is a federal designation and 5-year federally funded grant program that seeks to increase student success outcomes and create a stronger sense of belonging by implementing culturally responsive-sustaining programing and providing holistic student support services.

North Seattle College was awarded the grant in October 2021 after being identified as serving large populations of Asian & Pacific Islander (A&PI) and low-income students. Especially as the college is situated between zip codes with high A&PI populations, it was important for the college to expand its capacity to serve these populations.

AANAPISIs are especially committed to combating dominant narratives and stereotypes surrounding our A&PI communities. They aim to create spaces of empathy, of strength, and of belonging for our A&PI community members. The care for students, faculty, and staff of Asian and Oceanian descent are regional, specific, and interconnected. AANAPISI seeks to uplift the diverse and unique lived experiences of students and create space for all A&PI stories and futures towards a safe and thriving campus climate and greater community.

After serving the institution for 5 years, AANAPISI at North Seattle College officially concluded on September 30th, 2026.

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