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Contact Bridge to Hope or find your BTH Campus Contact for more support.
New Participants
Students / new participants: Start here if you are a current First-to-Work (FTW) participant referred to Bridge to Hope (BTH).
Before opening the form: Students must be logged in to their 鶹ýGoogle account using their 鶹ýemail address to access and submit the form.
FTW Case Managers
FTW case managers: click here to complete the participation verification form for a referred BTH student.
FTW | Case ManagerBTH Campus Contacts
Finished the BTH New Participant Form? Find your BTH campus contact and reach out by email or phone for next steps.
BTH Campus ContactsCurrent participants can go to monthly FTW forms and PDF help.
Eligibility & FAQs
Find answers to common questions about eligibility, TANF, FTW, and work hours.
Eligibility & FAQsAbout Bridge to Hope
Learn more about the program, its purpose, history, and photos.
About Bridge to HopeStudent Voices & Advocacy
Inspiration: Read student stories, reflections, and advocacy highlights from BTH participants.
Student VoicesSupport and Resources
鶹ýFoundation
Support Bridge to Hope
Contributions help support Bridge to Hope’s mission of expanding college access, student success, and long-term economic self-sufficiency for First-to-Work participating students and families.
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Student Parent Support
Student parents may find additional support through 鶹ýMānoa, Kapiʻolani CC, and Leeward CC programs.
Student Loan Information
The U.S. Department of Education offers income-driven repayment information for student loans.
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鶹ýBridge to Hope Statewide Coordinator
Derek Galanto
2600 Campus Road | Honolulu, HI 96822 | QLCSS 211
(808) 956-9313 | bth@hawaii.edu
Last Modified: July 2026
Derek Galanto
2600 Campus Road | Honolulu, HI 96822 | QLCSS 211
(808) 956-9313 | bth@hawaii.edu
Last Modified: July 2026