Federal Aid Programs

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UH Hilo participates in the Federal Pell Grant, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant, National SMART Grant, Federal Family Educational Loan and Work-Study Programs. All programs require the submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Veteran’s Benefits

Certain instructional units at UH Hilo are approved for VA educational benefits. Eligible students may receive financial assistance as provided by the Veteran’s Readjustment Benefit Act and the War Orphans Assistance Act.

Veterans who are registered for the first time under the GI Bill must present Form DD 214 (formal discharge papers) to the Office of the Registrar. Dependents of disabled veterans and survivors of veterans whose cause of death was service-related, who register for the first time under any provision of the Federal Veterans’ Bill, must complete and present VA Form 22-5490 to the Office of the Registrar , Student Services Building.

Veterans who are continuing students must contact the Office of the Registrar after completing each semester’s registration in order to continue receiving benefits.

All programs available to veterans/children of veterans are administered through the UH Hilo Office of the Registrar. If you are eligible for assistance through these programs, please contact the Office of the Registrar. Questions concerning eligibility may be directed to the Veterans Administration by calling 1-888-GIBILL1.

AmeriCorps National Service

In exchange for a year of service, AmeriCorps members receive an education award of $4,725 to help pay off student loans or help finance their education. During term of service, AmeriCorps members earn a living allowance and may qualify to defer their existing student loans. To receive AmeriCorps NCCC applications or more information about opportunities with AmeriCorps, please call the AmeriCorps hotline at 1-800-942-2677, ext (TDD 1-800-833-3722) or visit www.cns.gov