Welcome and best wishes from the staff of the University of Hawaiʻi - West Oʻahu’s Financial Aid Office
We are here to help you find the funding you need to obtain a college education at University of Hawaiʻi – West Oʻahu. Whether you are a newly admitted or continuing student, you can get individualized and personalized financial aid services to assist you. We sincerely hope that the services and financial aid we offer will help you achieve your educational goals. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
Important Financial Aid Information
• The 2012-2013 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available online at
www.fafsa.gov or stop by the Student Services Office for a paper copy.
• Our FAFSA school code is 014315
• The Financial Aid Priority Deadline is April 1st for the Fall semester.
Note: Most schools, including UH West Oʻahu, have an established priority deadline. The priority deadline for the Fall semester is April 1st and the Spring semester deadline is October 1st. Meeting the priority deadline allows you the best opportunity to be considered for the most aid types possible; including financial aid programs with limited funds. However, if you missed the priority deadline for this year, you may still apply for aid, just contact our office.
• Scholarship opportunities are available through the University and through other external
resources. To view the latest scholarships, go to our Scholarship page at http://www.uhwo.hawaii.edu/scholarship or log on to STAR at www.star.hawaii.edu