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TUITION

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UH MANOA SCHOLARSHIPS

Types of Financial Aid

Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded to exceptional UH Manoa students on the basis of academic excellence and exceptional promise; students in specific majors, colleges, or schools; Hawai'i residents; students of a particular class standing; or students with demonstrated financial need. Noteworthy scholarships include the following among others:

B+ Scholarship

Scholarships awarded to incoming freshmen and continuing students who complete a rigorous high school curriculum with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale) at a Hawai'i public school, and are residents of the state of Hawai'i with preference to those with financial need.

Manoa Merit Scholarships

Scholarship awarded to high achieving incoming freshmen students with a 3.5 cumulative high school GPA and evidence of superior academic achievement or creative endeavor. These awards are renewable up to 8 consecutive semesters. Students must maintain an overall 3.0 GPA. For more information, visit manoa.hawaii.edu/admissions/undergrad/financing/index.html.

Manoa Chancellor's Scholarship

Scholarships awarded to incoming freshman students who have graduated from a Hawai'i high school with a minimum overall GPA of 3.5 (4.0 scale) and a 1600 SAT or 25 ACT score. Evidence of superior academic achievement or creative endeavor and record of academic, co-curricular, and community service activities. For more information, visit manoa.hawaii.edu/admissions/undergrad/financing/chancellors_scholarship.html.

Regents Scholarship

Sixteen scholarships for full tuition plus $4,000 per year are awarded to entering first-year students who are residents of Hawai'i and have a combined SAT score of at least 1950 and a high school GPA of 3.5 or better. This scholarship is renewable for up to four years upon maintenance of eligibility and includes a one-time academic travel grant of up to $2,000. For more information, visit www.hawaii.edu/raps.

Presidential Scholarship

Seven scholarships for full tuition plus $4,000 per year awarded to juniors who have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.7, have demonstrated sustained academic progress, show superior academic achievement or creative endeavor, and are residents of Hawai'i. This scholarship is renewable for one year upon maintenance of eligibility and includes a one-time academic travel grant of up to $2,000. For more information, visit www.hawaii.edu/raps.

ROTC Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded for up to four years to qualified applicants by the UH Manoa Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC programs. Scholarships cover tuition, books, laboratory fees, and a $300-500 tax-free monthly allowance during the school year. Contact respective campus ROTC programs (see "ROTC Programs").

Other Scholarships

Other tuition scholarships for residents and nonresidents are awarded to classified students who participate in special programs and/or meet criteria set by colleges or schools. Contact the specific department for details.

The tuition scholarship program is subject to change by the Board of Regents.

Grants

A grant is a type of federal or state financial aid that does not have to be repaid. Usually, these awards are based on financial need.

UH Opportunity Grants

UH Opportunity Grants are awarded annually to qualified undergraduate and graduate students who qualify on the basis of financial need as determined by the FAFSA available at the Financial Aid Services office.

Federal Pell Grant

This award to undergraduate students is based solely on financial need as determined by congressional methodology. The amount received depends on the degree of need and schedule of awards as determined by the federal government. FAFSA required. Eligibility for the Pell Grant is limited to 12 full-time semesters. Contact the Financial Aid Services office for details.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant

This award is provided to undergraduate students with exceptional financial need who are also eligible for the Federal Pell Grant. FAFSA required. Contact the Financial Aid Services office for details.

Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant

For undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in the College of Education who intend to teach full-time in high need subject areas for at least four years at schools that serve students from low-income families. Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25.

Other Grants

Students are encouraged to contact a reference librarian at the nearest college for other publications listing grants for students. For additional information on these and other grants, check with the Financial Aid Services office or specific departments.

Loans

A financial aid package based on demonstrated financial need may include a long-term, low-interest federal or state loan. Repayment of these loans begins after a student graduates, withdraws from school, or drops to less than half-time.

Federal Perkins Loan. This loan is available to students with financial need. FAFSA required. Contact the Financial Aid Services office for details.

Federal Direct Loans. These loans, the Federal Direct Loan (subsidized and unsubsidized), the Federal Direct PLUS Loans for parents of undergraduate dependent students, and the Federal Direct Graduate PLUS loan for graduate students are available through the U.S. Department of Education. Interest accrued may be subsidized by the federal government, depending on the degree of financial need. FAFSA required. Contact the Financial Aid Services office for details.

State Higher Education Loan. This loan is available to bona fide residents of the state of Hawai'i who demonstrate financial need. FAFSA required.

Short-Term, Emergency Loans. These institutional loans are designed to meet temporary or emergency financial needs of registered students. Contact the Financial Aid Services office, the Graduate Student Organization, or specific departments.

Other Loans. Students are encouraged to contact the reference librarian at the nearest library for other publications listing private loans for students. For additional information on these and other loan programs, check with the Financial Aid Services office, UH Foundation, or specific departments.

Work-Study

The Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program enables students to meet part of their financial need through part-time employment. The program is funded by the federal government with matching funds from UH Manoa. Employment may be on or off campus with nonprofit organizations. FWS earnings are not calculated as income when applying for financial aid.

Generally, students are provided the work-study program as a part of their financial aid package. The Center for Career Development and Student Employment coordinates the work-study program. Job opportunities are available in many fields and require skills ranging from entry-level to highly technical. Community service jobs are also available, including tutoring positions in the America Reads and Counts Challenge. For further information, see the "Student Life" section of this Catalog.

Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress for Recipients of Financial Aid

Satisfactory Academic Progress. To be eligible for federal, state, and specific institutional aid programs, you must meet all three Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards regardless of whether you have received financial aid previously. For more information, visit www.hawaii.edu/fas/policies/sap.php.

GPA Standard. Maintain minimum GPA standards. Undergraduate students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or as required by the student's specific program of study. Graduate students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or as required by the student's specific program of study. The cumulative grade point average includes all courses attempted by degree level at UH Mânoa. Students on academic suspension are not eligible for financial aid.

Pass Rate Standard. Students must pass at least 67% of all credit hours attempted during the academic year at UH Mânoa. Measurement of each student's pass rate will occur at the completion of each spring semester. Grades of W, F, I, NG and repeated courses are not considered to be adequate grades for completion.

Maximum Credit Hour Standard. Undergraduate students must complete their undergraduate degree with less than 180 attempted credit hours (e.g., 150% above the 120 minimum credits for a baccalaureate degree). Master's program students must complete their degree within 4-10 semesters based on the minimum number of credits required. Doctoral students must complete their degree within 14 semesters (includes master's degree credits). All courses you register for or transfer to UH Manoa are included in the maximum credit hour standard.

Enrollment Status for Recipients of Financial Aid

Courses that do not count toward a student's degree cannot be used to determine enrollment status for financial aid purposes. Students may receive aid to repeat a previously passed course one additional time.

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