Hawai‘i P-20 continues to support efforts to increase Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion throughout our state, and since 2020 has coordinated a statewide Cash for College Challenge through the generous support from the Harold K.L. Castle Foundation, American Savings Bank and Bank of Hawai‘i. The focus of the challenge is to mobilize schools to encourage their students to complete the FAFSA to help them cover the expenses of their postsecondary education.
FAFSA Hawai‘i Hotline
To further aid local families as they work towards FAFSA completion and the college planning and exploration process, Hawai‘i P-20 operates a year-round email hotline to help make the financial and process easier for all students by providing personal assistance and virtual support. Inquiries can be sent to FAFSA@hawaii.edu.
Additionally, in response to the release of The Better FAFSA, Hawai‘i P-20 launched its FAFSA Hawai‘i Hotline in March 2024, a designated telephone line which serves as an additional resource to families statewide by calling (808) 842-2540. Inquiries by email or telephone will receive a response within 24 hours by a local financial aid specialist.
Resources
HIDOE also updates a FAFSA data dashboard that shows the progress by school and complex level.
- Financial Aid Toolkit for High School Counselors
- Financial Aid and other FAFSA resources