Need Money for College?

STEP 1: Download our Class of 2026 How to Pay for College Booklet

STEP 2: Watch a previous Financial Aid Information Night or register for an upcoming live webinar.

STEP 3: Seniors need to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA , which provides access to more than $150 billion in grants, loans and work-study funds from the federal government. Don’t worry if you think you aren’t eligible to receive federal aid, you should still fill out the FAFSA to see what you qualify for.

STEP 4: Need help completing the FAFSA? Email FAFSA@hawaii.edu and a local FAFSA specialist will help answer your questions.

Learn More About Financial Aid

FAFSA Resources

Hawai‘i Scholarships

Hawai‘i Promise

UH Community Colleges is committed to meeting 100% of tuition costs for qualified students from Hawai‘i.
 
Hawai‘i Promise, funded by the State of Hawai‘i provides scholarship to qualified new, continuing and transfer students pursuing a degree at one of the UH Community Colleges. 100% of students' unmet tuition need is met through a combination of federal grants (if applicable), other scholarships, and Hawai‘i Promise.
 
Additional terms and conditions:
  • Hawai‘i Promise is available for Hawai‘i residents who enroll in six or more credits at a UH Community Colleges during the Fall or Spring terms.
  • Unmet tuition need is based on the cost of tuition, information from a student's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and other aid received. Hawai‘i Promise supports tuition costs that are not fully covered by other grants and scholarships.
  • To qualify, students must submit their FAFSA and make Satisfactory Academic Progress (e.g., 2.0 grade point average).

For more information see the UHCC website.

Local Scholarships

Additional Scholarship Resources

  • Fast Web — Create a profile and let Fast Web do the research about scholarships for you.
  • Going Merry — One stop scholarship platform that matches you with scholarships and helps you apply directly.
  • Scholar Snapp — Free, simple to use database that allows students to reuse their application information to apply to various scholarships.
  • College Board Opportunity Scholarships — Guides juniors and seniors through the college planning process and offers the chance to earn scholarships.
  • Salle Mae Foundation Scholarship Search Tool — Provides free access to more than $6 million scholarships worth up to $30 billion.

UH Financial Aid Offices

Hawaiʻi Community College
Email: hawccfao@hawaii.edu
Phone: (808) 934-2712

Honolulu Community College
Email: honccfao@hawaii.edu
Phone: (808) 845-9116

Kapiʻolani Community College
Email: kapfao@hawaii.edu
Phone: (808) 734-9537

Kauaʻi Community College
Email: KauCCFAO@hawaii.edu
Phone: (808) 245-8360

Leeward Community College
Email: lccfao@hawaii.edu
Phone: (808) 455-0607

UH Hilo
Email: uhhfao@hawaii.edu
Phone: (808) 932-7449

UH Mānoa
Email: finaid@hawaii.edu

UH Maui College
Email: mauifa@hawaii.edu
Phone: (808) 984-3277

UH West Oʻahu
Email: uhwo.finaid@hawaii.edu
Phone: (808) 689-2900

Windward Community College
Email: wccfao@hawaii.edu
Phone: (808) 235-7449