Financial Aid

Financial Aid
Financial Aid
Federal, state and private resources can help fund your education at any one of our 10 campuses.
Financial aid offices at each campus have professional staff members to administer these programs and advise students and families regarding the financial aid and scholarship opportunities available to them throughout the
UH
System.
How do I apply for federal financial aid?
Apply for admission
to one of the University of Hawaiʻi campuses.
Complete the U.S. Department of Education's
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
All
UH
campuses use the
U.S.
Department of Education’s
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
FAFSA
) to determine eligibility for federal and most campus-based financial aid programs.
These programs are awarded exclusively by the financial aid office at the individual
UH
campuses.
Check with your campus' financial aid office for more information on availability of funds, eligibility, deadlines and
required forms.
To begin, learn what you
need to fill out a FAFSA® form
. Be sure to select the correct aid year and to include your
campus’ code
when it asks you where to send information.
For assistance in completing the form, email
FAFSA@hawaii.edu
and a local FAFSA specialist will assist you.
Student Loan Debt Forgiveness/Relief
Refunds
Who can I contact for questions on financial aid?
Mānoa
(808) 956-7251
Hilo
(808) 932-7449
West
Oʻahu
(808) 689-2900
Hawaiʻi
(808) 934-2712
Honolulu
(808) 845-9116
Kapiʻolani
(808) 734-9537
Kauaʻi
(808) 245-8360
Leeward
(808) 455-0606
Maui
(808) 984-3277
Windward
(808) 235-7449
UH
Mānoa students: You can also
apply via STAR for
UH
Mānoa specific
scholarships.
For information regarding other campus-specific scholarships, please contact the appropriate campus financial aid office.
The Federal government has many types of grants, scholarships, work study and loan programs available to those who qualify.
Requirements
All
UH
campuses use the
U.S.
Department of Education’s
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
FAFSA
) to determine eligibility for federal and most campus-based financial aid programs.
These programs are awarded exclusively by the financial aid office at the individual
UH
campuses.
Check with the financial aid office where you plan to attend for more information on availability of funds, eligibility, deadlines and required forms.
Federal Scholarships and Grants
For information about the opportunities listed here, please visit the
Federal Student Aid website
Federal Pell Grant
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (
TEACH
) Grant
Federal Work Study
Under the
Federal Work Study Program
, you can work part-time to earn money for your education.
The
FWS
Program provides part-time employment while you are enrolled in school, helps pay your educational expenses, is available to undergraduate and graduate students, available to full-time or part-time students, administered by schools participating in the
FWS
Program and encourages community service work and work related to your course of study, whenever possible.
Federal Direct Stafford Loans
Federal Direct Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students
PLUS
What type of scholarships are available?
The University of Hawaiʻi offers a variety of scholarship opportunities to students attending any of the ten
UH
campuses. Scholarships available include need and merit-based awards, scholarships based on specific majors, preference for geographic location, campus and other unique criteria. Within the
UH
System, students can apply for
UH
System Scholarships, campus scholarships, as well as scholarships that vary by campus department. Since campuses vary, students are encouraged to begin by looking at their home campus financial aid office website for more information.
UH
System Common Scholarship Application
The
UH
System Common Scholarship Application is one way students can apply for multiple system and campus scholarships at the same time. This application is used for students interested in applying for:
UH
System Scholarships (Awarded by the
UH
System Financial Aid Office)
Campus-specific scholarships (excluding
UH
Mānoa scholarships administered by department or the
UH
Mānoa Financial Aid Office)
UH
Community Colleges Scholarships (available through the Office of the Vice President for Community Colleges)
UH
System Scholarships are scholarships awarded by our
UH
System Office, and can usually be used at different
UH
campuses.
To determine what application(s) you need to complete, click on your campus above.
To complete the
UH
System Common Scholarship Application, click "
How to Apply for the UH System Common Scholarship
" for more information.
The
UH
System Common Scholarship Application is also the primary application used by all of our
UH
campuses (with the exception of
UH
Mānoa which uses multiple applications). Many of the scholarships available through the
UH
System Common Scholarship Application are funds available through the
University of
Hawaiʻi
Foundation
. The University of
Hawaiʻi
Foundation awards about $5 million annually from various private and corporate donations.
Each
UH
campus has a broad pool of funds for student financial awards. To help balance donor preferences and legal requirements regarding scholarships, a pool and match method of managing scholarships is utilized via a common scholarship application platform.
UH
selects recipients for the majority of awards based on neutral criteria such as merit and financial need. In rare cases where funding was given to
UH
with specific restrictions, the institution will honor those restrictions to the extent allowed by law. This approach using a common scholarship application system ensures that
UH
awards scholarships in a manner that does not result in an advantage or disadvantage to a recipient because of his or her race, color, national origin, ethnicity, or gender.
How to Apply for the UH System Common Scholarship
More
UH
Scholarships
The additional scholarships below may require separate applications. Please click on each for more information.
Hawaiʻi Promise Scholarship
Hawaiʻi
Promise Scholarship is a need-based scholarship program designed to make college affordable to all qualified
Hawaiʻi
students. The program provides financial assistance to help meet the direct educational costs of University of
Hawaiʻi
Community College students who are enrolled at least half time in an eligible academic program. The “last dollar” scholarship is based on
FAFSA
-determined criteria and is applied after all other grants and scholarships have been awarded. It helps fill the financial gap for the direct educational costs of qualified students. Students may be eligible up to the amount of the total cost of
UH
direct costs including tuition, fees, books, supplies and a standard transportation allowance.
More information about
Hawaiʻi
Promise
State of
Hawaiʻi
B Plus Scholarship
The State of
Hawaiʻi
B Plus Scholarship is for
Hawaiʻi
residents who graduated from a high school after 2005, has at least a 3.0 high school grade point average, has completed a rigorous high school curriculum and demonstrates financial need.
Please visit the Scholarships section of your campus Financial Aid Office website for more information on how to apply. For students who will be submitting the
UH
System Common Scholarship application, please note that you will need to upload your high school transcript (unofficial is acceptable).
Regents and Presidential Scholarship
The Board of Regents established the Regents and Presidential Scholarships to support
Hawaiʻi
students with a record of outstanding academic achievement. Regents Scholarships are awarded to 20 outstanding freshmen and Presidential Scholarships are awarded to incoming juniors. Visit the
Regents and Presidential Scholars page
for more information and how to apply.
UH
Mānoa Provost Achievement Scholarship
Scholarships will be awarded by the Office of Admissions to high-achieving
Hawaiʻi
high school graduates. To be considered, students must meet the priority deadline for fall admission, the scholarship requirements, and be accepted to
UH
Mānoa. Visit the
UH
Mānoa
Scholarship website
for more information.
UH
Hilo Chancellor’s Scholarship
The
UH
Hilo campus offers a competitive Chancellor’s Scholarship, which covers full tuition for four years. Factors considered include academic scholarship, leadership experience and potential, community service and financial need.
Visit the
UH
Hilo Chancellor’s Scholarship website
for more information.
UH
West
Oʻahu
Chancellor’s Scholarship
The University of
Hawaiʻi
–West
Oʻahu
offers a competitive full tuition award acknowledging academic achievement, leadership, and community service. To apply, complete the
UH
System Common Scholarship Application.
Visit the
UH
West
Oʻahu
scholarship website
for more information.
The Second Century Scholarship
The Second Century Scholarship is a need-based grant provided to Native Hawaiian students who demonstrate financial need. This scholarship is available to students across the
UH
System. The amount awarded will depend on the student’s financial need and funds available. To be eligible, Native Hawaiian students need only apply for financial aid through their campus financial aid offices. All regular aid deadlines apply.
Lahainaluna High School Scholarship
In September 2023, President Lassner announced that the University of
Hawaiʻi
is offering scholarships to Lahainaluna High School (LHS) Class of 2024 seniors to attend any of
UH
’s 10 campuses. Visit
Lahainaluna Scholarship Frequently Asked Questions
for more information.
Questions?
Check out the
UH
Scholarship
FAQ
or email the
UH
System Scholarship Office at
scholars@hawaii.edu
Campus Scholarships
UH Mānoa Scholarships
UH Hilo Scholarships
UH West O‘ahu Scholarships
Hawai‘i CC Scholarships
Honolulu CC Scholarships
Kapi‘olani CC Scholarships
Kaua‘i CC Scholarships
Leeward CC Scholarships
UH Maui College Scholarships
Windward CC Scholarships