FACT SHEET - University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo



University of Hawai‘i

Tuition & Scholarship Information

FACT SHEET

(revised 2/5/09)

What are the ten campuses of the University of Hawai‘i?

University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Kapi‘olani Community College

University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Kaua‘i Community College

University of Hawai‘i at West O‘ahu Leeward Community College

Hawai‘i Community College Maui Community College

Honolulu 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:



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:

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:

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:

UNDERGRADUATE TUITION

|2006-2007 |Hawai‘i Residents |Pacific Islanders* |Non-Resident |

|UH-Mānoa Undergraduate Full-Time |$2,160 |$2,160 |$6,096 |

|UH-Hilo Undergraduate Full-Time |$1,500 |$1,500 |$4,776 |

|UH-West O‘ahu Undergraduate Full-Time |$1,368 |$1,368 |$4,392 |

|UH Community Colleges 12 credits |$56/credit hour |$56/credit hour |$281/credit hr. |

Undergraduate Tuition Rates

|2007-2008 |Hawai‘i Residents |Pacific Islanders* |Non-Resident |

|UH-Mānoa Undergraduate Full-Time |$2,568 |$3,852 |$7,200 |

|UH-Hilo Undergraduate Full-Time |$1,764 |$2,646 |$5,532 |

|UH-West O‘ahu Undergraduate Full-Time |$1,608 |$2,412 |$5,088 |

|UH Community Colleges 12 credits |$63/credit hour |$95/credit hour |$320/credit hr. |

|2008-2009 |Hawai‘i Residents |Pacific Islanders* |Non-Resident |

|UH-Mānoa Undergraduate Full-Time |$2,976 |$4,464 |$7,200 |

|UH-Hilo Undergraduate Full-Time |$2,028 |$3,042 |$6,288 |

|UH-West O‘ahu Undergraduate Full-Time |$1,848 |$2,772 |$5,784 |

|UH Community Colleges 12 credits |$71/credit hour |$107/credit hour |$360/credit hr. |

GRADUATE TUITION

|2006-2007 |Hawai‘i Residents |Pacific Islanders* |Non-Resident |

|Mānoa Graduate Full-Time |$2,916 |$4,374 |$6,852 |

|Mānoa Nursing |$4,620 |$6,930 |$8,484 |

|Mānoa Masters in Business Admin. |$5,448 |$8,172 |$8,136 |

|Mānoa MBA in Accountancy |$4,944 |$7,416 |$7,764 |

|Mānoa Law – JD |$6,444 |$9,666 |$11,316 |

|Mānoa Law – LLMasters |$11,916 |Not Applicable |$11,916 |

|Mānoa Medicine |$9,132 |$13,698 |$17,532 |

|Hilo Graduate Full-Time |$2,496 |$3,744 |$5,760 |

|2007-2008 |Hawai‘i Residents |Pacific Islanders* |Non-Resident |

|Mānoa Graduate Full-Time |$3,432 |$5,148 |$8,160 |

|Mānoa Nursing |$5,436 |$8,154 |$10,104 |

|Mānoa Masters in Business Admin. |$5,448 |$8,172 |$8,256 |

|Mānoa MBA in Accountancy |$5,448 |$8,172 |$8,256 |

|Mānoa Law – JD |$6,828 |$10,242 |$12,240 |

|Mānoa Law – LLMasters |$12,888 |Not Applicable |$12,888 |

|Mānoa Medicine |$10,224 |$15,336 |$ |

|Hilo Graduate Full-Time |$2,832 |$4,248 |$6,528 |

|Hilo Pharmacy School Full-Time |$7,500 |$11,250 |$15,000 |

|2008-2009 |Hawai‘i Residents |Pacific Islanders* |Non-Resident |

|Mānoa Graduate Full-Time |$3,948 |$5,922 |$9,468 |

|Mānoa Nursing |$6,252 |$9,378 |$11,724 |

|Mānoa Masters in Business Admin. |$6,456 |$9,684 |$9,912 |

|Mānoa MBA in Accountancy |$6,456 |$9,684 |$9,912 |

|Mānoa Law – JD |$7,212 |$10,818 |$13,164 |

|Mānoa Law – LLMasters |$13,860 |Not Applicable |$13,860 |

|Mānoa Medicine |$4,316 |$16,974 |$22,812 |

|Hilo Graduate Full-Time |$3,168 |$4,752 |$7,296 |

|Hilo Pharmacy School Full-Time |$7,875 |$11,812.50 |$15,750 |

*150% of Hawaii Resident Tuition Rate

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: .

Other scholarships are available; these are listed separately. Information and applications are available through the University of Hawaii Foundation. Go to: 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:



|Campus |Name |Eligibility |

|Manoa |Felix B. Limtiaco Engineering Scholarship |Full-time (FT) student in Civil Engineering |

| |Brandt/Bank of Hawai‘i Scholarship |FT student in College of Education |

| |Mary Patricia Kulesh Memorial Award |FT student in School of Nursing |

| |Virginia Pearson Ransburg Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship |FT/PT (part-time) at UH-Mānoa or UH-Hilo with an expressed |

| | |interest in Education |

| |Alfred Capelle & Byron Bender Scholarship |FT undergraduate students from the Marshall Islands |

| |Kazue McLaren Scholarship |FT/PT graduate student in Public Health |

| |Student Opportunity Fund – Theatre & Dance at UH-Mānoa |FT undergraduate in the performing arts |

| |Frank B. Brown Scholarship in Education |FT undergraduate in College of Education |

| |D. William Wood Endowed Scholarship for Pacific Island Health |FT master’s student in Public Health Administration |

| |Administrators | |

| |Student Opportunity Fund – Performing Arts (Music, & Theater & Dance)|FT undergraduate in Performing Arts; Hawai‘i High School graduate;|

| | |merit demonstrated by 3.0 GPA; priority for students of |

| | |Asian-Pacific Island ancestry |

|Hilo |DxRx Viva, Inc. Scholarship (Alec & Kay Keith Scholarship) |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. |

| |FSM Student Grant |FT/PT at UH-Hilo |

| |Virginia Pearson Ransburg Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship |FT/PT at UH-Mānoa or UH-Hilo with an expressed interest in |

| | |Education |

| |Student Opportunity Fund – UH-Hilo |FT undergraduate in the fine arts or performing arts |

| |Tanya Fuamatu Scholarship |Incoming FT freshman, Hawai‘i high school graduate; preference to |

| | |Samoan female athlete |

| |Student Opportunity Fund – Performing & Fine Arts |FT undergraduate in Performing Arts; Hawai‘i High School graduate;|

| | |merit demonstrated by 3.0 GPA; priority for students of |

| | |Asian-Pacific Island ancestry |

|Any UH Campus |Renee Heyum Pacific Islander Scholarship |Pacific Islander enrolled at any UH campus |

| |Stars of Oceania Scholarship |FT/PT Pacific Islander enrolled at any UH campus |

| |Samoan Scholarship Fund |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 |

|HonCC, Hawai‘i|Student Opportunity Fund |PT/FT undergraduate in any major; Hawai‘i High School graduate; |

|& LCC | |merit demonstrated by 2.5 GPA |

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