Norco College is proud to announce its designation as an eligible institution under the Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) eligibility criteria established by the U.S. Department of Education for Fiscal Year 2026. This designation reflects the college’s ongoing commitment to advancing educational equity and expanding opportunities for historically underserved, first-generation, and low-income students throughout the region.
As a college that proudly serves a diverse student population, Norco College continues to foster an inclusive and student-centered learning environment that supports academic achievement, persistence, and completion. This federal recognition affirms the institution’s dedication to providing high-quality educational programs, culturally responsive support services, and innovative pathways that help students achieve their academic and career goals.
Through this eligibility designation, Norco College may pursue competitive federal funding opportunities that support institutional transformation, strengthen academic and workforce programs, enhance technology and student support services, and expand initiatives focused on student success. The designation also provides opportunities to leverage additional federal resources that can further improve access, retention, transfer, and completion outcomes for students.
This milestone reinforces Norco College’s mission to empower students, strengthen communities, and create equitable pathways to higher education and economic mobility for the diverse populations it proudly serves.