Honolulu Community College is awarding HonCC HELPS funds to eligible students to help with educational and personal expenses. Check MyUH Services to see if you received a HonCC HELPS award. Awardees are highly encouraged to sign up for an electronic eRefund (eRefunds will post to your bank account in 3-5 days and paper checks are printed once a month).
MyUH eRefund: https://myuh.hawaii.edu/task/all/direct-deposit
eRefund Process: https://www.hawaii.edu/myuhinfo/refunds/
Funding for HonCC HELPS is provided by the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) and will not affect a student’s financial aid package. The funding is also non-taxable but we advise students to consult with their tax advisor.
HonCC HELPS Eligibility Criteria
- HonCC is your home campus
- You are a degree-seeking student enrolled in at least one credit at HonCC
* Not applicable to Apprenticeship and Early College Students.
Reminders
Registration for Spring ’23 is open via star.hawaii.edu. Appointments with Academic Counselors are available to answer any questions about registration through Star Balance.
Support Services and Free Campus Resources
HonCC Student Basic Needs – Resources for food, housing, childcare, transportation
HonCC Tutoring Services – Tutoring for all subjects
Academic Counseling – Academic planning, registration and next steps after graduation
C.A.R.E. – Assists with overcoming barriers to academic success
Poʻi Nā Nalu – Supports Native Hawaiian students in CTE and STEM programs
TRIO-SSS – Supports students who are the first in their family to earn a degree, have financial need, and/or have a documented disability
Financial Aid Office – Assists with FAFSA completion and UH scholarships
Questions? Contact Academic Counseling at honcouns@hawaii.edu or call 808-845-9162.