Why Is Cost Of Attendance Important?
If you’re receiving federal aid, you cannot receive more than their Estimated Cost of Attendance. Your Estimated Cost of Attendance is also used to determine your Demonstrated Financial Need, which determines your eligibility for need-based aid (grants, Direct Subsidized Loan, etc.):
Estimated Cost of Attendance – Expected Family Contribution (calculated by the federal processor once a FAFSA is completed)
Demonstrated Financial Need
Upon student’s request, additional costs for books/supplies required for certain majors, documented childcare, neighbor island travel allowance and/or educational expenses related to disability that are not provided by other assisting agencies may be considered for the Federal Direct Loan Program.
* Based on a student enrolled in 12 credits/semester; Resident tuition is $131/credit; Pacific Island tuition
cost is $196.50/credit; Non-resident tuition is $345/credit.
**Fees are based on credits enrolled in up to a max of $15/semester.
***For students living on military base housing or receiving a military housing allowance, cost of attendance
will only include basic expenses incurred for board.
LIVING WITH PARENTS
| ALLOWANCES | RESIDENT | PACIFIC ISLANDER | NON-RESIDENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,144 | $4,716 | $8,280 |
| Student Fees | $70 | $70 | $70 |
| Books/Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| Room | $2,612 | $2,612 | $2,612 |
| Board | $4,158 | $4,158 | $4,158 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,742 | $2,742 | $2,742 |
| Transportation | $450 | $450 | $450 |
| Loan Fees | $64 | $64 | $64 |
| Total Cost | $14,590 | $16,162 | $19,726 |
LIVING OFF-CAMPUS (NOT WITH RELATIVES)
| ALLOWANCES | RESIDENT | PACIFIC ISLANDER | NON-RESIDENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,144 | $4,716 | $8,280 |
| Student Fees | $70 | $70 | $70 |
| Books/Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| Room | $11,472 | $11,472 | $11,472 |
| Board | $4,574 | $4,574 | $4,574 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,742 | $2,742 | $2,742 |
| Transportation | $450 | $450 | $450 |
| Loan Fees | $64 | $64 | $64 |
| Total Cost | $23,866 | $25,438 | $29,002 |
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