Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) students represent one of the most diverse and fastest growing student populations in California’s public universities, yet targeted support for their academic success has historically been limited. This report presents WestEd’s evaluation of the California State University (CSU) AANHPI Student Achievement Program (ASAP), examining how legislative funds have been used across all 23 CSU campuses and what early impact those investments have had on students from spring 2024 through fall 2025.


The evaluation finds that ASAP-supported initiatives strengthened students’ academic engagement, personal well-being, and connection to AANHPI cultures and histories, with survey data showing that participating students reported perceptions of campus climate, belonging, and self-efficacy that were more positive than those reported by nonparticipants. At the same time, implementation varied considerably across campuses, shaped by factors including historical levels of institutional support for AANHPI-focused programming, staff capacity, student needs, and existing data infrastructure. The report offers findings and recommendations for policymakers and university leaders working to strengthen program consistency, build sustainable staffing and data systems, and deepen the long-term impact of this landmark investment.