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Native Hawaiian Scholarship ‘Aha
AY 2020-2021
MAHALO TO OUR SPONSORS…
Agenda Overview
Check In / Registration College & Financial Aid Presentations Scholarship Program Presentations Evaluations
Scholarship Exhibitions Fair E ʻAi Kākou
(Dinner)
Prize Drawing
Pau
College
Graduates
More likely to participate in their community.
Earn one million dollars more than high school graduates, with greater job satisfaction.
Are less likely to go to jail.
Live longer.
WHY COLLEGE?
❑ Find people and programs that will help you be successful in college. ❑ Engage with your classmates and teachers
❑ See your academic counselor for advising
❑ This is not the 13th Grade, you’re in college - apply yourself and figure it out!!! REMEMBER: Financial aid is an important piece for student success!
SOME TIPS for success
Financial Aid Overview
Why students don’t apply…
▪ I no need ▪ I no qualify
▪ No make sense
Applying for Fin-Aid Seems Hard
...FAFSA has come a long way and there are lots of people who want to help!
▪ Scholarship Program Staff ▪ Financial Aid Office ▪ High school and College counselors
Different Types of Aid
✓ Federal
✓ State
✓ Scholarships
Participants
Free Application
for
Federal Student Aid
PELL Grants – Based on income Student Loans Parent Student Loans
Be careful about what website you visit…
Why File FAFSA Early?
▪ Eligible for more types of aid ▪ May need FAFSA for scholarships ▪ Easier to apply using PPY
KEKOA (FILED EARLY)
KEOLA (FILED LATE)
Cost of Attendance = $10,000
Tuition, Books, Transportation, Housing, Living ExpensesFAFSA EFC = $0
FAFSA Scenario
Tips for Scholarship Success
✓ Understand the application process. Check it out online today! ✓ Collect all the necessary documents. ✓ Work on personal statements and essays. ✓ Customize your application. ✓ Meet the deadlines! ✓ Start local then national. ✓ Use one email and one mailing address and check it often. ✓ Respond with additional or supporting documents immediately. ✓ Read, sign and return awards letters ASAP. ✓ Start early and apply everywhere. ✓ Make a list of recommenders.
www.alulike.org/hlsp
Available Online: Now Available Deadline Date: Ongoing
ALU LIKE, Inc. www.alulike.org/hlsp
ALU LIKE, Inc.
Hana Lima Scholarship Program
A need-based vocational education scholarship Preference given to Non-Traditional Students: Single Parents, Disabled, Houseless, Sole Income Providers, Previously Incarcerated, and Wards of the court This scholarship supports students who have declared and are committed to a specific program of study.
ALU LIKE, Inc. www.alulike.org/hlsp
ALU LIKE, Inc.
Hana Lima Scholarship Program
Eligibility - must meet the following:
at an approved educational institution in the State of Hawai‘i
Applications are now available for the 2019-2020 school year Download online at www.alulike.org/hlsp
www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org
Available Online: November 15, 2019 Deadline Date: January 31, 2020 at 4:00 PM
HAWAIʻI
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
application available on November 15, 2019 www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/scholarships
required (official web-versions acceptable)
(optional) sent online
4 pm, HST
Kamehameha Schools
www.ksbe.edu/finaid
Na Ho’okama a Pauahi
Available Online: Now Deadline Date: January 31, 2020
2 1 3 4 5
Associate’s Bachelor’s Master’s DoctorateHawaiʻi resident Full-time student
Classified, degree-seeking student
Demonstrates financial need Meets KS maximum funding guideline
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Nā Hoʻokama a Pauahi Scholarship
2020-2021 Academic Year
Visit Outreach Support Services for more info!
https://apps.ksbe.edu/financialaid/post-highscholarships/
3 Steps to Apply
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Submit Online Application
October 1st, 2019
documents
to send the application to Kamehameha Schools
January 31st, 2020
Submit KS Certification Statement
KS Certification Statement via the KS Net Partner website.
Partner website to track the status of your required documents!
Submit Required Documents
documents to College Board IDOC.
taxes in 2018, an IDOC Non-tax Filer Statement is required.
Ward of Court legal documents to KS Applicant Services Center
Online
Need kōkua?
Visit the Nā Hoʻokama a Pauahi website for detailed information and helpful guides
Visit the KS Applicant Services Center & Resource Centers statewide
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Visit Outreach Support Services for more info!
https://apps.ksbe.edu/financialaid/post-highscholarships/
In-Person
www.nhhsp.org
Available Online: February 1, 2020 Deadline Date: March 15, 2020
NATIVE HAWAIIAN HEALTH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
professionals in-training for primary health care disciplines and specialties that service Native Hawaiians and their families in Hawai‘i
under-served areas in Hawai‘i for two (minimum) to four (maximum) years
related educational costs, and a monthly stipend while enrolled “full-time” in an accredited university/college program
www.pauahi.org/scholarships
Available Online: December 25, 2019 Deadline Date: February 7, 2020 at 4:15 pm (HST)
PAUAHI
FOUNDATION
Pauahi Foundation’s policy is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law
December 25, 2019
February 7, 2020
funds
already posted on our website
with filed/completed 2018 taxes
www.koolaupokohcc.org
Deadline Date: April 15, 2020
Koolaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club
April 15, 2020
Students
Uncle Winston Kong, Chairman
Deadline Date: Rolling deadline
Ku Pono Educational Foundation
ineligible from all public/private financial aid
accredited trade,
year college or university
appropriate volunteer service
Native Hawaiian
University of Hawaiʻi System
Common Scholarship Application
uhsys.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com
Available Online: October 1, 2019 Deadline Date: March 2, 2020 at 4pm (HST)
University
System
campuses but UHM
uhsys.scholarships.ngwebs
October 1, 2019
University of Hawai'i Regents & Presidential Scholarships
http://hawaii.edu/raps
Deadline Date: Various dates - January 2020 to March 2020 visit
school websites for details.
University
RAPS
Regents Scholars ○ 20 Outstanding Freshmen who receive an SAT combined score of at least 1950 on all 3 sections of the test
○ 3.5 GPA ○ Exemplary Extracurricular achievements Presidential Scholars ○ 10 Outstanding college juniors with a 3.7 cumulative GPA. ○ Superior academic achievement or creative endeavor. Tuition waiver, $4,000 per year, and
Go to:
https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/student-affairs/ regents-and-presidential-scholars-program/
★ Be kind and talk nicely to program staff ★ Be grateful that you received a scholarship ★ If you get a denial letter, don’t take it personal ★ Criteria changes every year ★ Apply every year ★ All are worthy of a scholarship
Enter to win a $500 Scholarship!
You can find this evenings financial aid resources at
Click on “resources” in the menu bar
Please complete the evaluation here:
http://www.123formbuilder.com/form-5033860/esa-19-20