Purchase-based PepsiCo is providing aid to help Black and Hispanic students get their degree.

The company announced a $40 million community college program for students of color seeking to increase their education across the country.

PepsiCo is partnering with four community colleges, including in the Hudson Valley, to provide students with scholarships, mentoring and training opportunities.

The program is expected to reach 20 cities by the fall and support 4,000 students.