Arizona US Rep. Gallego Announces Program Grants for Three MCCCD Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions in Maricopa County

Phoenix, AZ – The Department of Education announced program grants for three developing Hispanic Serving Institutions that are part of the Maricopa County Community College District schools.  The grants are expected to be for 5 years and total $7.8 million dollars.

• Phoenix College will receive $524,958 each year for five years
• Glendale Community College will receive $524,784 each year for five years
• Gateway Community College will receive $524,789 each year for five years

Congressman Ruben Gallego released the following statement:
“These three colleges have been designated Hispanic Serving Institutions (HIS) – they provide higher education for low income, sometimes first generation Hispanics who are looking to get a degree and move ahead.  The Hispanic Serving Institutions Program Grants   will help all three institutions improve their academic program, and institutional stability. The grants will allow the three schools to provide the necessary tools and resources to support different kinds of learning, expand opportunities for Hispanic students and increase the rate of course/degree completion.

“I want to Congratulate Phoenix College, Glendale Community College and Gateway College for their hard work and commitment to expanding opportunities for young Hispanics and giving them the educational opportunities they needed to succeed.”