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Financial Aid

Our Financial Aid Office is committed to helping students achieve their educational goals. Each year, we administer grants, scholarships, student employment, and loans to eligible students to assist with their college costs. If you need assistance, please contact us.

Announcements

Complete the 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for Fall 2026, Spring & Summer 2027 financial aid.
Register for Fall courses by the financial enrollment freeze date of September 15, 2026, for Pell Grant consideration. Please see Financial Aid Offer Policies for more information.
The 2027-2028 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will open on October 1, 2026. This FAFSA covers the Fall 2027, Spring & Summer 2028 semesters.
The 2027-2028 UH Common Scholarship Application will open on October 1, 2026. One application checks your eligibility for many UH System & Leeward CC Scholarships.
Leeward CC, and the UH Community Colleges, have partnered with ECMC Solutions to provide students with FREE loan counseling and support to help you navigate federal student loan repayment. ECMC also offers free webinars to help you navigate repayment! Contact ECMC Solutions to chat with a student loan counselor:
- Phone: 1 (877) 331-3262
- ECMC Website – access to live chat or email
- Schedule an appointment
- View or download flyer

How much will college cost you?

Use our Net Price Calculator to find out!

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What you need to know

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Prepare to Apply

Basic eligibility requirements

Complete Your FAFSA

Apply now and complete your FAFSA

Special and Unusual Circumstances

Elements used to assess student aid eligibility individually.

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Types of Aid

Grants, Scholarships, Loans and Employment

Check Your Status and Forms

Check your status, access Financial Aid Forms

2026 - 2027 UH Common Scholarship Application

How to Apply and FAQs

Important Dates and Deadlines

Dates and Deadlines Timetable

DATES	DESCRIPTIONS
September 15, 2026	Fall 2026 Freeze Date for financial aid enrollment status
October 1, 2026	Projected opening date for the 2027-2028 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
October 1, 2026	2027-2028 UH Common Scholarship Application opens
November 18, 2026	Deadline for Fall 2026 Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeals
December 4, 2026	Deadline to apply for a Federal Student Loan for Fall-only loans
March 1, 2027	Priority date for the 2027-2028 FAFSA
March 1, 2027	2027 2027-2028 UH Common Scholarship Application closes at 4:00 pm
April 30, 2027	Deadline to apply for a Federal Student Loan
June 30, 2027	The 2026-2027 FAFSA closes; this FAFSA is required for summer aid

Please also see our Academic Calendar and Payment Deadlines for other important dates and deadlines

Contact Information

Contact the Financial Aid Office
Please use your UH email account when communicating with us via email. Please also include your student ID # in your message. If you do not have a UH email account, “Get a UH Username!” to create an account. Our response time for emailed questions may take an estimated 3–5 business days during peak times.

Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Address:
96-045 Ala Ike, AD 201 (Student Services Welcome Center)
Pearl City, HI 96782

Phone: (808) 455-0606
Fax: (808) 454-8804
Email: lccfao@hawaii.edu
Federal School Code: 004549