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Making College Affordable

Making College Affordable

A college education is possible for you. Leeward CC offers high-quality education at the lowest tuition rates in the state. Even though our tuition is affordable, we realize that you may still need help finding ways to pay for your education. Let us help you find the resources that can help you manage your college expenses.

Meeting needs in areas of basic living, technology, and academics might also be a challenge for you. We offer support services to help you overcome these barriers so you can focus on your education.

Financial Resources

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Financial Aid

Find out what you need to know about getting financial assistance for your education. Apply for federal, institutional, and state aid for FREE by completing the FAFSA application.

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Scholarships

Apply for as many scholarships as you can – itʻs free money for college and does not have to be repaid!

Tuition Fees and Deadlines

You can view tuition and fee schedules, payment deadlines for up-coming semesters, and the tuition refund policy!

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Military Benefits

For Veterans, Active Duty Military Servicemembers, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Dependents, receive assistance in staying connected to achieve your academic goals while using military funds to pay for your tuition.

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Living Expenses

Get help covering basic living and college expenses, maintaining proper nutrition, or get a discounted bus pass.

Information about Federal Emergency Funding, and Leeward CC CARES report.
HINET – SNAP recipients can save over $5,000 a year!
Hānai iā Leeward – our campus food pantry is open to all students.
U-Pass Bus Pass Program

Tech Support

Receive technical assistance regarding hardware and software and find information on our computer loan program.

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Free Tutoring

Receive personalized assistance with course content and skills for a variety of subjects.

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Save Money on Textbooks!

Through Open Educational Resources (OER), weʻve been able to save our students over $6.3 million (since 2016) on textbook costs. Leading the way in the UH System, over fifty percent of our courses offer no cost for textbooks. You can use the money you save on textbooks for other educational or personal expenses.

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Finances Not Your Only Concern?

We have more student support services available to help you!

U-Pass Bus Program

TheBus University Bus Pass Program or U-PASS is a reduced-rate bus pass tailored to the needs of Hawaii’s University students.

Eligibility: All Students with a valid Leeward Community College identification card.
“Students must have REGISTERED AND PAID for the SPRING 2023 semester”
Cost: $225.00 *** CASH ONLY ***
($350.00 value)

Valid Dates: January 1, 2023 – May 31, 2023

Available for Sale: December 20, 2022 – February 28, 2023, at the Cashiers Office, AD 113 service window facing courtyard.

Must present a valid Leeward CC identification card at the time of purchase
All sales final. NO REFUNDS!
The University assumes no responsibility for the loss, theft, destruction, or misplacement of this pass.

GENERAL DISCLAIMER
The U-PASS is NON-TRANSFERABLE and the City assumes no responsibility for loss, theft, destruction, or misplacement of this pass. The U-PASS is VOID if altered or mutilated.

Mahalo for Riding TheBus!
For more TheBus Information call (808 ) 848-5555, or visit TheBus website.