at Hawai'i Community College
PAEPAE ‘ŌHUA NATIVE HAWAIIAN STUDENT SUCCESS SERVICES (Paepae ʻŌhua) supports Native Hawaiian students as well as all learners, especially those enrolled in HAW/HWST classes and those majoring in A.A. Hawaiian Studies and/or pursuing the Hawaiʻi Life Styles Academic Subject Certificate (HLS-ASC). Students receive academic advising, financial aid information, peer mentoring including tutoring, indigenous Hawaiian cultural workshops, and other services to support their academic success.
PAEPAE ‘ŌHUA NATIVE HAWAIIAN STUDENT SUCCESS SERVICES promotes a holistic Hawaiian cultural foundation experience that empowers learners to maximize their potential by supporting personal development, cultural identity, and academic success. Our services embrace cultural practices of ʻOhana, family caring and nurturing, and Aloha, love, and respect for each other.