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General Resources
If you are facing challenges with meeting basic needs, such as food, housing, health, or financial, please reach out for help. We’ve assembled a list of on- and off-campus resources that may be of assistance to you. Resouces include: Food Assistance, Financial Help, Health Services, Housing & Shelter and more.
HiNet Program
About the Program
The HiNET Program (Hawaii Nutrition, Employment, and Training) is a federally funded program designed to help remove barriers and provide students with access to education and skills-training opportunities, so they can earn a living wage and achieve financial independence. Honolulu Community College (HonCC) offers this program in partnership with the State of Hawai‘i and other service providers to deliver assistance and support for college and workforce training. We will advise you on job training or retraining courses. Other service providers will provide you with support to cover transportation, childcare, books, uniforms and school supplies and job search assistance.
Students who qualify may be eligible to receive:
- Tuition Assistance
- Assistance with Books and Mandatory Fees (funds pending)
- Service Learning
- Workforce Training
- Educational Advising, Academic Coaching and Personal Support
- Support Services such as:
- Bus Pass
- Gas Money
- Tutoring
- Emergency Costs
- Employment Advising
- Uniforms
- Career Coaching
- Job Search Assistance
- Resume Writing
- Supplemental Instruction
Get Help
Contact Ina Miller-Cabasug
C.A.R.E. Retention Specialist
for more information.
Campus HINET Office
Bldg. 7, Room 319
Phone: (808) 845-9290
Hours: M–F, 8:00 am–4:30 pm
hinethawaii.org
Are You Eligible?
- You are a student at a HonCC, enrolled in a workforce program.
- You are currently receiving or qualify for SNAP (We can help you apply.)
- You are ready and willing to work once training is complete.
Apply
Complete the on-line Quick Inquiry form at hinethawaii.org. Feel free to call the C.A.R.E. office at (808) 845-9290 for more information.
Menstrual Equity
Menstrual Products
HonCC recognizes that menstrual products are vital for the physical and mental health, well-being, and full participation of menstruating students. HonCC supports menstrual equity for all and has provided menstrual products free of charge in the following restroom locations:
Dillingham Campus
- Building 2, 2nd Floor
- Building 4, Cafeteria
- Building 5, 2nd Floor
- Building 6, 1st Floor
- Building 7, 6th Floor
- Building 14, 2nd floor
- Building 20
- Building 27, 2nd Floor
- Building 45
Off Campus Sites
- Building 43, Automotive Technology
- Building 52, Airport Training Center
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
About the Program
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a federal program funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and administered at the federal level through its Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) department. The SNAP program provides crucial food and nutritional support to qualifying low-income and needy households, and those making the transition from welfare to self-sufficiency.
Are You Eligible?
State agencies administer the program at the state and local levels, including determination of eligibility and monthly allotments. In Hawaii, this service is provided by the Department of Human Services (DHS) Benefit, Employment & Support Services Division (BESSD).
- You must be a resident of the State of Hawai‘i to be eligible for money and/or SNAP benefits.
How to Apply
- Apply for SNAP online
- Download the SNAP application (PDF) and submit it to a processing center. View list of Oahu Processing Centers
