Sacramento City College Concludes HSI Grant Program
The college wrapped up its HSI Title V grant project on September 30, 2026, following a federal funding termination.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Financial Aid
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Sacramento City College officially concluded its HSI Title V grant program on September 30, 2026. This conclusion follows the termination of discretionary grants by the U.S. Department of Education.
Why it matters
The program ended after the U.S. Department of Education terminated discretionary grants affecting the DHSI Title V initiative. To support continuity, the college has provided one year of additional funding to the Caminos De la Ciudad program.
Sacramento City College officially received its HSI designation on September 15, 2015. The grant program that supported student services recently concluded on September 30, 2026.
The players
Sacramento City College
This is a public community college in Sacramento that holds an official Hispanic-Serving Institution designation.
U.S. Department of Education
This federal agency is responsible for overseeing and managing discretionary grants provided to institutions of higher education.
The details
Sacramento City College hosted a campuswide luncheon on September 23, 2026, to reflect on the initiatives achieved during the grant period. The college has committed to extending support for the Caminos De la Ciudad program for one additional year.
Timeline
September 15, 2015: City College received official HSI designation.
September 23, 2026: The college hosted a campuswide HSI Title V grant luncheon.
September 30, 2026: The HSI Title V grant program officially concluded.
October 29, 2026: The Caminos Paint and Yap event takes place.
November 4, 2026: The college hosts a UC/CSU transfer lab session.
Culture Shift
The conclusion of this grant reflects the broader vulnerability of community colleges to shifts in federal discretionary funding policies. This transition highlights how institutions are adapting to a changing landscape of federal support while working to maintain student service momentum.
Students involved in the Caminos De la Ciudad program will see continued support for one year despite the federal grant conclusion. Participants should prepare for upcoming transfer lab sessions and virtual meetings to stay updated on program services.
The takeaway
Students are encouraged to utilize the upcoming transfer labs and scheduled Zoom meetings to maintain their academic progress. Engaging with these remaining support sessions is essential for those relying on the Caminos De la Ciudad program for their transfer goals.
What happens next
The Caminos De la Ciudad program is scheduled to host a transfer lab session on November 4, 2026, in LRC 105. Additionally, the program will hold virtual outreach meetings on November 18 and November 22, 2026.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Express.
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