Services for Students: Financial Aid

A NEW single online scholarship application, the UH System Common Scholarship Application, is available through NextGen Web Solutions Scholarship Manager. The application is available at https://uhsys.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com from January 1 through March 1. Use this ONE application to apply for scholarships at your home campus as well as UH System scholarships.

Application Process

How do I apply for financial aid?

To apply for financial aid, you need to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Paper applications are accepted and available. However, it is highly recommended that you apply online since it is fast, simple and safe. Please check with the Financial Aid Office if you have specific concerns about applying online.

When should I apply for financial aid?

Your award offer is determined by the amount of your need, your eligilibity for, and the availability of federal, state, and private funds administered by Honolulu CC.

Once your application has been reviewed and your eligibility has been determined, you will be notified through your UH email account advising you to view your financial aid award via MyUH. Please read the email carefully.

Grants

Grants are a form of aid that does not need to be repaid. Eligibility is based upon financial need as determined through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The following are the types of grant aid programs that are offered:

Federal Pell Grants
Federal Pell Grants do not need to be repaid (unless you do not meet Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements) and are available to students who have not received a Bachelor's Degree or higher.

All forms are in PDF format.