Eligibility
Financial aid programs are regulated by federal, state, and institutional polices. Most of the financial aid guidelines specify the following basic eligibility requirements:
- You must be seeking a degree or certificate in an approved program at Honolulu Community College (HCC).
- You must have earned either a high school diploma, GED certificate, or equivalent.
- You must be either a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen.
- Males must have registered with the Selective Service or prove exemption from registering.
- You must make satisfactory academic progress in your courses (e.g. maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.0).
- You cannot owe a refund on a Federal grant or be in default on a Federal educational loan.
- You must file the appropriate documents.
- Demonstrate financial need; by applying online at www.fafsa.gov.
