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<\/figure>Grants<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nFunds awarded to students based on their financial need. It is also called “gift aid”. These awards come from federal, state and\/or university funds, and generally do not need to be repaid. You will need to complete the FAFSA every year to be eligible for any of these funds.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\nScholarships<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nFunds awarded to students based on either financial need, declared major, interests, grades, background and many other factors. Scholarships do not need to be repaid, but certain criteria must often be met to maintain scholarships. Some private scholarships require you to complete the FAFSA to determine your eligibility for their awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After completing the FAFSA, some scholarships are offered automatically through your college on your Financial Aid Award Offer. However, there are many other scholarships that you may be eligible for that have different application processes from the FAFSA.
See Tips on Searching for Funding to learn more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\nLoans (federal, private)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMoney borrowed from the federal government or private institution. Loans MUST<\/strong> be repaid once the student ceases to attend school or drops below half-time (6 credit hours) enrollment. Federal loans can be subsidized (no interest added) or unsubsidized (interest included). Most private loans are unsubsidized. To qualify for federal subsidized<\/em> loans, you must complete the FAFSA<\/strong> every year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/ecefunding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/01\/Image-by-rawpixel.com-on-Freepik-8.png\")
<\/figure>\nWork Study<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThis is federal or state funding for on-campus and off-campus part-time employment for students enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours). You must complete the FAFSA<\/strong> every year to qualify for federal work study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n8 Things You Should Know About Federal Work Study<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/ecefunding\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/02\/STUDIO-PC-2072-20-1024x1010.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nStipend<\/strong>s<\/h2>\n\n\n\nA stipend is defined as a fixed sum of money paid all upfront or periodically to cover living expenses and other costs as well as to pay for services provided. It is often used as a form of financial aid for students or trainees who are enrolled in educational institutions or engaged in some sort of training program. (www.study.com)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some stipends may require work commitments following completion of training and\/or degree program, and may be subject to payback if work commitments are not fulfilled.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Check out this helpful overview of the different types of funding by the Hawai\u02bbi Community College Financial Aid Office<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nContact Your College’s Financial Aid Office Today<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nBe sure to visit the Financial Aid Office at your home campus!<\/strong> While some things are the same across the Â鶹´«Ã½system, there are certain procedures and deadlines that are unique to each campus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>Scholarships<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nFunds awarded to students based on either financial need, declared major, interests, grades, background and many other factors. Scholarships do not need to be repaid, but certain criteria must often be met to maintain scholarships. Some private scholarships require you to complete the FAFSA to determine your eligibility for their awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After completing the FAFSA, some scholarships are offered automatically through your college on your Financial Aid Award Offer. However, there are many other scholarships that you may be eligible for that have different application processes from the FAFSA.
See Tips on Searching for Funding to learn more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\nLoans (federal, private)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMoney borrowed from the federal government or private institution. Loans MUST<\/strong> be repaid once the student ceases to attend school or drops below half-time (6 credit hours) enrollment. Federal loans can be subsidized (no interest added) or unsubsidized (interest included). Most private loans are unsubsidized. To qualify for federal subsidized<\/em> loans, you must complete the FAFSA<\/strong> every year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nWork Study<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThis is federal or state funding for on-campus and off-campus part-time employment for students enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours). You must complete the FAFSA<\/strong> every year to qualify for federal work study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n8 Things You Should Know About Federal Work Study<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nStipend<\/strong>s<\/h2>\n\n\n\nA stipend is defined as a fixed sum of money paid all upfront or periodically to cover living expenses and other costs as well as to pay for services provided. It is often used as a form of financial aid for students or trainees who are enrolled in educational institutions or engaged in some sort of training program. (www.study.com)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some stipends may require work commitments following completion of training and\/or degree program, and may be subject to payback if work commitments are not fulfilled.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Check out this helpful overview of the different types of funding by the Hawai\u02bbi Community College Financial Aid Office<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nContact Your College’s Financial Aid Office Today<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nBe sure to visit the Financial Aid Office at your home campus!<\/strong> While some things are the same across the Â鶹´«Ã½system, there are certain procedures and deadlines that are unique to each campus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
See Tips on Searching for Funding to learn more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>Loans (federal, private)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMoney borrowed from the federal government or private institution. Loans MUST<\/strong> be repaid once the student ceases to attend school or drops below half-time (6 credit hours) enrollment. Federal loans can be subsidized (no interest added) or unsubsidized (interest included). Most private loans are unsubsidized. To qualify for federal subsidized<\/em> loans, you must complete the FAFSA<\/strong> every year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nWork Study<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThis is federal or state funding for on-campus and off-campus part-time employment for students enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours). You must complete the FAFSA<\/strong> every year to qualify for federal work study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n8 Things You Should Know About Federal Work Study<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nStipend<\/strong>s<\/h2>\n\n\n\nA stipend is defined as a fixed sum of money paid all upfront or periodically to cover living expenses and other costs as well as to pay for services provided. It is often used as a form of financial aid for students or trainees who are enrolled in educational institutions or engaged in some sort of training program. (www.study.com)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some stipends may require work commitments following completion of training and\/or degree program, and may be subject to payback if work commitments are not fulfilled.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Check out this helpful overview of the different types of funding by the Hawai\u02bbi Community College Financial Aid Office<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nContact Your College’s Financial Aid Office Today<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nBe sure to visit the Financial Aid Office at your home campus!<\/strong> While some things are the same across the Â鶹´«Ã½system, there are certain procedures and deadlines that are unique to each campus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>Work Study<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThis is federal or state funding for on-campus and off-campus part-time employment for students enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours). You must complete the FAFSA<\/strong> every year to qualify for federal work study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n8 Things You Should Know About Federal Work Study<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\nStipend<\/strong>s<\/h2>\n\n\n\nA stipend is defined as a fixed sum of money paid all upfront or periodically to cover living expenses and other costs as well as to pay for services provided. It is often used as a form of financial aid for students or trainees who are enrolled in educational institutions or engaged in some sort of training program. (www.study.com)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some stipends may require work commitments following completion of training and\/or degree program, and may be subject to payback if work commitments are not fulfilled.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Check out this helpful overview of the different types of funding by the Hawai\u02bbi Community College Financial Aid Office<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nContact Your College’s Financial Aid Office Today<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nBe sure to visit the Financial Aid Office at your home campus!<\/strong> While some things are the same across the Â鶹´«Ã½system, there are certain procedures and deadlines that are unique to each campus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
8 Things You Should Know About Federal Work Study<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n A stipend is defined as a fixed sum of money paid all upfront or periodically to cover living expenses and other costs as well as to pay for services provided. It is often used as a form of financial aid for students or trainees who are enrolled in educational institutions or engaged in some sort of training program. (www.study.com)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some stipends may require work commitments following completion of training and\/or degree program, and may be subject to payback if work commitments are not fulfilled.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Check out this helpful overview of the different types of funding by the Hawai\u02bbi Community College Financial Aid Office<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Be sure to visit the Financial Aid Office at your home campus!<\/strong> While some things are the same across the Â鶹´«Ã½system, there are certain procedures and deadlines that are unique to each campus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>Stipend<\/strong>s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nContact Your College’s Financial Aid Office Today<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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