Asian Americans (AA) are one of the most rapidly growing populations in higher education, increasing by 36% since 2010. AA students are considered the model minority group who are generally academically successful. However, recent studies by Vang (2016) and Nguyen (2018) have disaggregated data and found while many Asian immigrants came to the United States well educated with secured jobs, others immigrated from countries that had limited educational and social opportunities for upward mobility. Southeast Asian Americans often do not attain a college degree and have been found to require important academic, social, or psychological support in order to feel a sense of belonging and succeed in school. Astin (1993) noted that a sense of belonging on campus is one of the most important factors that affect college students' persistence, retention, and graduation. Of the Southeast Asian subgroups, Museus and Maramba (2011) observed that Filipino American students had unique experiences and cultural factors that impacted their sense of belonging. This study examines the educational experiences of Filipino American students in five four-year institutions in New York and New Jersey and how, from their perspective, the campus climate relates to their sense of belonging. Through semi-structured interviews with 11 Filipino American students, this phenomenological study investigated and identified five factors that either enhanced or inhibited these students' sense of belonging and progress towards degree attainment. Identified factors were diversity of childhood community, stereotypes and microaggressions, family influences, supportive individuals on campus, and supportive services on campus. These factors may be used in future research to guide higher education administrators to implement programs and services that enhance the college experience for Filipino American students. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]