FAFSA for the 2024-2025 is now OPEN!

Student & Families in the Class of 2024 can apply for the FAFSA NOW!  Use the 2024-2025 FAFSA application. 

Here are four simple steps to follow:

1. Start gathering all of your personal information (e.g. tax records, social security numbers, etc.) and have an e-mail account that you check regularly. It is recommended that students DO NOT use your school e-mail address. This account will be deleted once you graduate.  The account will be deleted upon graduation.

2. Complete a FSA ID. Both the student and one parent need to create an ID. This can be done before October 1st. Click here to create a FSA ID  WRITE DOWN YOUR FSA ID INFORMATION on this FSA ID TIP SHEET 

3. Complete the application. Mark all schools in your application that you would like to send your FAFSA information to. This is the only way they may calculate a financial award package for you after you have been accepted. You may always go into your account to add schools.

4.  Log back into your FAFSA 2-3 days after submitting to view your Student Aid Index. (SAI)

Federal Student Aid Estimator for Underclassmen

If you are not enrolling in college in 2024-2025 and would  like to estimate your aid, the  Federal Student Aid Estimator,    can give you an idea of what you may be expected to pay when you enter college.  Click Here

The Federal Student Aid Estimator, is an  estimator that can help you plan ahead when it comes to paying for college.   It  is  a planning tool. 

Financial Aid Videos

These videos are not specific to Kapiolani CC and can give you and your family more insight on such an important issue!


Helpful FAFSA links

7 Things You Need Before You Fill Out the 2024-2025 FAFSA

How to fill out your FAFSA correctly

2024-2025 FAFSA Worksheet 

FSA ID FAQs (everything you need to know about FSA ID including what to do if you forgot your username/password:

https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/pub/faq.htm

Completing the FAFSA Instructions

Line-by-line Instructions 

FAFSA Questions

Need to submit an IRS Tax Transcript to your college?

Current loans rate for the 2023-2024 school year

Why you should complete the FAFSA- guide book


How to find your Financial Aid Package?

Your financial aid package can be found in your myUH portal.  More information can be found here:  Click here for FinAid Review Status

Additional information on how to check Financial Aid Status can be found below

Overall Status of Financial Aid- HI.pdf