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).
Grants
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.
FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANTS (SEOG)
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG) does not need to be repaid (unless you do not meet Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements) and are available to students with exceptional financial need and are enrolled in at least half-time status. Priority is given to Federal Pell Grant recipients.
HONCC OPPORTUNITY GRANTS
HonCC Opportunity Grants are available to students who are enrolled in at least half-time status, show demonstrated financial need, and meet satisfactory academic progress requirements. Eligibility is based upon financial need as determined through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
FEDERAL WORK STUDY
A work program that is Federally-funded. Provides part-time, on-campus, and community service job opportunities to help students earn money (up to their awarded amount) and gain valuable work experience. Eligibility is based upon financial need as determined through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Get in Touch
Financial Aid Office
Building 5, 1st Floor
Phone: (808) 845-9116
Fax: (808) 356-0942
Hours: M–F, 8:00 am–4:30 pm
Virtual appointments: STAR Balance
Waivers
Tuition Waivers
A state-funded program that waives Honolulu Community College tuition charges only. The student will be responsible to pay for any part of the tuition not covered by the waiver and student activity and publication fees. The following are the types of waivers that are offered:
HAWAIIAN TUITION WAIVERS
Hawaiian Tuition Waivers were established to support Hawaiian students seeking a degree in higher education. This waiver is awarded to Hawaiian students who demonstrate financial need, maintain satisfactory academic progress, and are enrolled in at least half-time status. To be considered for this waiver, a student must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit additional documentation as requested. Recipients of this tuition waiver will be required to meet specific conditions as part of receiving the waiver.
