University of Hawai‘i
Tuition & Scholarship Information
FACT SHEET
(revised 2/5/16)
What are the ten campuses of the University of Hawai‘i?
University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
University of Hawai‘i at West O‘ahu
Hawai‘i Community College
Honolulu Community College
Kapi‘olani Community College
Kaua‘i Community College
Leeward Community College
Maui Community College
Windward Community College
How can I apply to one of these campuses?
All University of Hawai‘i campuses use the same application form for admission, but the admissions process is
handled by each individual campus. Information and applications may be found at:
http://www.hawaii.edu/academics/admissions/contacts.html
Where can I find current accurate information about tuition at any of the
University of Hawai‘i campuses?
The recently approved tuition rates for Pacific Islander students will take effect for NEW students in Fall 2007.
Updated information and links for Pacific Islanders who currently attend, or new students would like to attend one of
the campuses of the University of Hawai‘i can be found on the University of Hawai‘i System Office of International
Education website: http://www.hawaii.edu/oie/
How much will the tuition be at the UH campuses?
Beginning in Fall 2007, NEW students from an eligible Pacific Island district, commonwealth, territory, or insular
jurisdiction, state, or nation that provides no public higher education institution granting baccalaureate degrees are
permitted to pay 150% of the Hawai‘i resident tuition rate. (Note: Many students of Pacific Island descent living in
Hawaii are actually already Hawai‘i residents, and may be eligible to pay the Hawai‘i resident tuition rate.) See
charts below.
What if I’m currently a UH student?
Current students enrolled in a program of study as either part-time or full-time students at any UH campus will
continue to be afforded the privilege of paying resident tuition rates until graduation, providing they are continuously
enrolled.
How can I determine if I am a Hawai‘i resident for tuition purposes?
Detailed information about residency requirements can be found on the UH website:
http://www.hawaii.edu/academics/admissions/sysapp06.pdf
Who is eligible to pay the 150% of resident tuition rate?
Students from American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Cook Islands, Federated States
of Micronesia, Kiribati, Nauru, New Caledonia, Niue, Republic of Palau, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Solomon
Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna.
Will my credits transfer to UH?
Articulation website: http://www.hawaii.edu/transferdatabase/li
UNDERGRADUATE TUITION
2006-2007
UH-Mānoa Undergraduate Full-Time
UH-Hilo Undergraduate Full-Time
UH-West O‘ahu Undergraduate Full-Time
UH Community Colleges 12 credits
Hawai‘i Residents
$2,160
$1,500
$1,368
$56/credit hour
Pacific Islanders*
$2,160
$1,500
$1,368
$56/credit hour
Non-Resident
$6,096
$4,776
$4,392
$281/credit hr.
Undergraduate Tuition Rates
2007-2008
UH-Mānoa Undergraduate Full-Time
UH-Hilo Undergraduate Full-Time
UH-West O‘ahu Undergraduate Full-Time
UH Community Colleges 12 credits
Hawai‘i Residents
$2,568
$1,764
$1,608
$63/credit hour
Pacific Islanders*
$3,852
$2,646
$2,412
$95/credit hour
Non-Resident
$7,200
$5,532
$5,088
$320/credit hr.
2008-2009
UH-Mānoa Undergraduate Full-Time
UH-Hilo Undergraduate Full-Time
UH-West O‘ahu Undergraduate Full-Time
UH Community Colleges 12 credits
Hawai‘i Residents
$2,976
$2,028
$1,848
$71/credit hour
Pacific Islanders*
$4,464
$3,042
$2,772
$107/credit hour
Non-Resident
$7,200
$6,288
$5,784
$360/credit hr.
2006-2007
Mānoa Graduate Full-Time
Mānoa Nursing
Mānoa Masters in Business Admin.
Mānoa MBA in Accountancy
Mānoa Law – JD
Mānoa Law – LLMasters
Mānoa Medicine
Hilo Graduate Full-Time
Hawai‘i Residents
$2,916
$4,620
$5,448
$4,944
$6,444
$11,916
$9,132
$2,496
Pacific Islanders*
$4,374
$6,930
$8,172
$7,416
$9,666
Not Applicable
$13,698
$3,744
Non-Resident
$6,852
$8,484
$8,136
$7,764
$11,316
$11,916
$17,532
$5,760
2007-2008
Mānoa Graduate Full-Time
Mānoa Nursing
Mānoa Masters in Business Admin.
Mānoa MBA in Accountancy
Mānoa Law – JD
Mānoa Law – LLMasters
Mānoa Medicine
Hilo Graduate Full-Time
Hilo Pharmacy School Full-Time
Hawai‘i Residents
$3,432
$5,436
$5,448
$5,448
$6,828
$12,888
$10,224
$2,832
$7,500
Pacific Islanders*
$5,148
$8,154
$8,172
$8,172
$10,242
Not Applicable
$15,336
$4,248
$11,250
Non-Resident
$8,160
$10,104
$8,256
$8,256
$12,240
$12,888
$
$6,528
$15,000
2008-2009
Mānoa Graduate Full-Time
Mānoa Nursing
Mānoa Masters in Business Admin.
Mānoa MBA in Accountancy
Mānoa Law – JD
Mānoa Law – LLMasters
Mānoa Medicine
Hilo Graduate Full-Time
Hilo Pharmacy School Full-Time
*150% of Hawaii Resident Tuition Rate
Hawai‘i Residents
$3,948
$6,252
$6,456
$6,456
$7,212
$13,860
$4,316
$3,168
$7,875
Pacific Islanders*
$5,922
$9,378
$9,684
$9,684
$10,818
Not Applicable
$16,974
$4,752
$11,812.50
Non-Resident
$9,468
$11,724
$9,912
$9,912
$13,164
$13,860
$22,812
$7,296
$15,750
GRADUATE TUITION
Are there SCHOLARSHIPS? What are the eligibility requirements?
Yes! There are scholarships and other financial aid available!
A University of Hawai‘i Opportunity Grant is available to Pacific Islander students who show financial need
according to U.S. federal financial aid guidelines. All UH campuses are committed to awarding need-based
financial aid to Pacific Islander students to cover the 50% increase in tuition. Students must first complete and
submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to show financial need. To access the application, go
to: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Other scholarships are available; these are listed separately. Information and applications are available through the
University of Hawaii Foundation. Go to: http://www.uhf.hawaii.edu/scholarships/studentscholarships.aspx or the
Financial Aid Office at the UH campus to which you are applying.
Additional financial resources may be available at individual UH campuses. Contact the Financial Aid Director at
the UH campus to which you are applying.
UH Foundation scholarships specific to Pacific Islander students:
http://www.uhf.hawaii.edu/scholarships/studentscholarships.aspx
Campus
Manoa
Hilo
Name
Felix B. Limtiaco Engineering Scholarship
Brandt/Bank of Hawai‘i Scholarship
Mary Patricia Kulesh Memorial Award
Virginia Pearson Ransburg Delta Kappa Gamma
Scholarship
Alfred Capelle & Byron Bender Scholarship
Kazue McLaren Scholarship
Student Opportunity Fund – Theatre & Dance at UHMānoa
Frank B. Brown Scholarship in Education
D. William Wood Endowed Scholarship for Pacific
Island Health Administrators
Student Opportunity Fund – Performing Arts (Music, &
Theater & Dance)
DxRx Viva, Inc. Scholarship (Alec & Kay Keith
Scholarship)
FSM Student Grant
Virginia Pearson Ransburg Delta Kappa Gamma
Scholarship
Student Opportunity Fund – UH-Hilo
Tanya Fuamatu Scholarship
Student Opportunity Fund – Performing & Fine Arts
Any UH
Campus
Renee Heyum Pacific Islander Scholarship
Stars of Oceania Scholarship
Samoan Scholarship Fund
HonCC,
Hawai‘i
& LCC
Student Opportunity Fund
Eligibility
Full-time (FT) student in Civil Engineering
FT student in College of Education
FT student in School of Nursing
FT/PT (part-time) at UH-Mānoa or UH-Hilo with an
expressed interest in Education
FT undergraduate students from the Marshall Islands
FT/PT graduate student in Public Health
FT undergraduate in the performing arts
FT undergraduate in College of Education
FT master’s student in Public Health Administration
FT undergraduate in Performing Arts; Hawai‘i High
School graduate; merit demonstrated by 3.0 GPA;
priority for students of Asian-Pacific Island ancestry
FT student, Hawai‘i High School graduate, OR citizen
of a U.S.-affiliated Pacific Island state (Amer. Samoa,
CNMI, FSM, Guam, Rep. of Marshall Is., & Rep. of
Palau); for incoming freshmen, academic merit as
demonstrated by high school GPA of 3.0; for
continuing & transfer students, a minimum GPA of
2.7.
FT/PT at UH-Hilo
FT/PT at UH-Mānoa or UH-Hilo with an expressed
interest in Education
FT undergraduate in the fine arts or performing arts
Incoming FT freshman, Hawai‘i high school graduate;
preference to Samoan female athlete
FT undergraduate in Performing Arts; Hawai‘i High
School graduate; merit demonstrated by 3.0 GPA;
priority for students of Asian-Pacific Island ancestry
Pacific Islander enrolled at any UH campus
FT/PT Pacific Islander enrolled at any UH campus
Planning to enroll FT; planning to complete an AA/AS
or BA/BS; minimum of 2.5 GPA for current students;
evidence of special accomplishments, community
activities, & clear educational plans
PT/FT undergraduate in any major; Hawai‘i High
School graduate; merit demonstrated by 2.5 GPA