Register today for a free upcoming college planning event!

Virtual Financial Aid Workshop

Learn how to access BILLIONS of dollars in grants, loans, and work-study funds from the federal government to help you pay for college, as well as tips to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
Wednesday, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
- October 1

Statewide Native Hawaiian Scholarship ‘Aha Series

Attend a virtual or in-person Native Hawaiian Scholarship ‘Aha Series event in your community to hear from local Native Hawaiian scholarship organizations. All are welcome to attend these free events! Please register below as dinner will be provided for in-person dates.
Statewide Virtual ‘Aha Kick-off
October 14, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. (Register here)

 

Kapi'olani Community College Scholarship ‘Aha
October 17, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. (Register here)

 

Kaua‘i Community College Scholarship ‘Aha
October 28, 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. (Register here)

 

Windward Community College Scholarship ‘Aha
November 4, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. (Register here)

 

Maui College Scholarship ‘Aha
November 5, 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. (Register here)

 

Nānākuli Scholarship ‘Aha Scholarship ‘Aha
November 13, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. (Register here)

 

Moloka‘i Education Center Scholarship ‘Aha
November 18, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. (Register here)

 

Lana'i High School Scholarship ‘Aha
November 19, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. (Register here)

 

UH Hilo Scholarship ‘Aha
November 20, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. (Register here)

 

Final Date - Virtual Statewide Virtual ‘Aha 
January 22, 2026, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. (Register here)

Virtual Scholarship Workshops

Hear from representatives from Sallie Mae, Hawai'i Community Foundation, and University of Hawai'i System who will discuss how Hawai'i students can access more than $70 million to help pay for college, regardless of their family income, as well as how to use scholarship search engines and tips about applying for scholarships.
Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
- November 6
- November 20

Virtual FAFSA Completion Webinars

The 2026-2027 FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, will open October 1, 2025! Attend an upcoming virtual FAFSA Completion Webinar to get step-by-step FAFSA assistance, free from local financial aid specialists!

Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
- November 5, 12, 19
- December 3, 10, 17
- January 14, 21, 28
- February 4, 11, 18, 25
- March 4, 11
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