Life at 鶹ýMānoa can change in an instant — a medical emergency, an unexpected expense, or a disruption to federal benefits can make it hard for students to stay focused on school. The 鶹ýMānoa Student Aid Fund is here to help, offering one-time emergency grants for things like medical care, books and academic materials, food assistance, technology needs, replacing essential belongings, or urgent family travel. 💚
If you’re a Mānoa student facing an unexpected hardship, this fund is here for you — with care, confidentiality, and support so you can stay enrolled and continue moving forward. .
And for those in our 鶹ýʻohana who are able to give, your generosity helps keep these resources available when students need them most. Every contribution directly supports a Mānoa student during a critical moment.
Click the link below to connect with a 鶹ýBasic Needs Café Assistant who can help 鶹ýstudents with locating and securing basic needs including food, housing and financial resources. Café hours are Sunday to Thursday from 8pm to midnight.
Students are also welcome to reach out via email uhsbn@hawaii.edu. Responses are provided promptly during café hours.
Food Assistance
Financial Help
Health Services
- LGBTQ+ Community
Housing & Shelter
Additional Resources
Campus Point of Contact
Kahunawai Wright, Interim Dean of Students, manoasbn@hawaii.edu
鶹ýMānoa Campus Committee
Teresa Bill, Birdge-to-Hope Coordinator, tbill@hawaii.edu
Kenny Lopez, Student Housing Services, kennylop@hawaii.edu
Bonnyjean Manini, Food Vault Hawaii, bonyjean@hawaii.edu
Jillian Strong, Maui Case Management Coordinator, manoasbn@hawaii.edu
Kuʻulei Salzer, Health Promotions, salzer@hawaii.edu
Tina Tauasosi-Posiulai, Pasefika Student Advancement Program, tauasosi@hawaii.edu