Expanded scholarship could help thousands of local students
UH Maui College student Alejandra Ramirez supports expansion of the Hawaiʻi Promise scholarship to four-year campuses.
Gift establishes ARCS Scholar Awards, financial aid opportunity
The $500,000 donation will continue to support outstanding STEM and nursing students.
Hawaiʻi FAFSA dashboard launched, tracks college financial aid applications completion
The dashboard is a key component to HIDOE and the University of Hawaiʻi’s Cash for College Challenge aimed at increasing FAFSA application completion.
Hawaiʻi student debt among the lowest in the U.S.
Thanks to the affordability of the 10-campus UH System, Hawaiʻi is ranked ninth in the nation when it comes to low student debt, according to the latest annual report by The Institute for College Access and Success.
Hawaiʻi students encouraged to participate in Cash for College Challenge
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is partnering with Hawaiʻi P–20 and the University of Hawaiʻi to promote a campaign to help make college more affordable for students.
Hawaiʻi Promise “awesome” for recipients
Honolulu CC students ʻAukai Rieman and Kelley Caitano appreciate their Hawaiʻi Promise scholarship help.
New law expands Hawaiʻi Promise scholarships for UH Community College students
Legislation signed in June 2018 adds $700,000 for “last-dollar” scholarships at seven UH Community Colleges statewide for the upcoming school year.
Molokaʻi and Mckinley High Schools win FAFSA “Cash for College” Challenge
Molokaʻi and McKinley High Schools had the highest percentage of students complete the FAFSA in Hawaiʻi P–20’s Cash for College Challenge.
“Last dollar” scholarships to UH Community College students fulfill promise
Almost 1,000 students from the University of Hawaiʻi’s seven community colleges have been awarded Hawaiʻi Promise scholarships for the 2017 fall semester.
State leaders fulfill Hawaiʻi Promise
Hawaiʻi Promise is a “last dollar” scholarship that would provide any financial needs not met by other forms of financial aid
