Hawaiʻi kids Deserve to know their options.
We believe one of the best ways to support local kids and families is to make post-high school options, and the resources it takes to get there, known.
Understanding the financial picture when it comes to college or vocational school is a key part of broadening what local kids and families perceive as attainable and realistic. Take our survey to share what your priorities, questions, and concerns are when it comes to higher education.
Should financial literacy be a graduation requirement in Hawaiʻi?
Understanding how to budget, use financial tools, and complete the FAFSA are skills high school graduates needs to be successful in college, career, and community life…so they can afford to stay in Hawaiʻi.
The Hawaiʻi Department of Education (HIDOE) is asking for community input as they review high school graduation requirements. Share your input about financial literacy graduation requirements. Complete the form below and we’ll compile and share all feedback with HIDOE.
FAFSA is the first step.
The 2025-2026 FAFSA is now available.
Filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step in finding out if you qualify for FREE aid for college or vocational school. The sooner you complete the form, the sooner you can find out how much aid you qualify for! For more information about completing the FAFSA, click here.
Got questions about FAFSA?
Student Perspectives
It’s never too early, or too late to plan for your financial future.
From learning the difference between a savings and checking account to deciding if college is a good investment and how to pay for it, we’re offering FREE online financial literacy courses through our partner, EVERFI.
