Click here to view the presentation slides from the DHSI TA webinar that was conducted on 11/1/23.
Click here to view the May 2023 HSI Division Project Directors' Conference Agenda.
Click here to view the Logic Model Part 1 (Encore): Theory and Fundamentals webinar on March 23, 2023.
Click here to view the Quarterly Form: Financial Literacy Education for Student Success webinar on February 28, 2023.
Click here to view the HSI Division APR TA Webinar on February 1, 2023.
Click here to view the FY 2023 HSI Division Financial Management Webinar on January 31, 2023.
Mission
The Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Division provides grant funding to institutions of higher education to assist with strengthening institutional programs, facilities, and services to expand the educational opportunities for Hispanic Americans and other underrepresented populations.
Programs
The HSI Division manages three grant programs:
- Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions (DHSI) — Title V, Part A
- Promoting Postbaccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic Americans (PPOHA) — Title V, Part B
- Hispanic-Serving Institutions Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics and Articulation (HSI STEM) — Title III, Part F
News and Information
Contingent on ED's final budget, the PPOHA Program does expect to hold a new grant competition in FY 2024. Stay tuned for details!
HSI Eligibility & Waiver Webinar
Here's what you need to know:
- You must be designated an eligible institution to apply for HSI funding under the Title III and Title V programs.
- Institutions are eligible to apply for grants if they meet specific statutory and regulatory eligibility requirements.
- An institution is determined to be eligible by one of three ways: via Pre-eligibility based on NCES data, Application, or Exemption Request
Want to learn more? View the "Designation as an Eligible Institution for Titles III and V programs" webinar offered on February 2, 2024, at the Division's YouTube playlist. The PowerPoint for the webinar is available here.
Additional information and resources may be found at OPE's MSI eligibility designations page.
CALL FOR PEER REVIEWERS
The U.S. Department of Education (the Department), Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE), and Division of Hispanic-Serving Institutions are seeking individuals to serve as Peer Reviewers for Notice of Inviting Applications (NIA):
- Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions (DHSI) — Title V, Part A
- Promoting Postbaccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic Americans (PPOHA) — Title V, Part B
- Hispanic-Serving Institutions Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics and Articulation (HSI STEM) — Title III, Part F
To be considered for a Peer Reviewer you must register.
Questions about becoming a Peer Reviewer
Registration to become a Peer Reviewer
Training for Peer Reviewers
PLEASE VIEW THE FEDERAL REGISTER FOR GRANT COMPETITION ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Division Contacts
HSI Division Director Dr. Stacey A. Slijepcevic
202-453-6150, Stacey.Slijepcevic@ed.gov
| Kurrinn M. Abrams (202) 987-1920 kurrinn.abrams2@ed.gov | Njeri Clark (202) 453-6224 njeri.clark@ed.gov | Robin Dabney (202) 453-7908 robin.dabney@ed.gov |
| Richard Gaona (202) 453-6077 richard.gaona@ed.gov | Margarita Melendez (202) 987-0408 margarita.melendez@ed.gov | Jymece Seward (202) 453-6138 jymece.seward@ed.gov |
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Postsecondary Education
Hispanic-Serving Institutions Division
Institutional Service
400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20202