Hawaiʻi residents no longer have to pay a fee to apply to any of the ten campuses of the University of Hawaiʻi. UH Mānoa and UH West Oʻahu began waiving the application fees ($70 and $50, respectively) this year, joining the other eight campuses.

UH Hilo waived its application fee in 2022, and there has never been a fee to apply at UH’s seven community colleges — Hawaiʻi CC in Hilo, Honolulu CC, Kapiʻolani CC, Kauaʻi CC, Leeward CC, Windward CC and UH Maui College.

“This is one step in our commitment to create a stronger pipeline into public higher education for all Hawaiʻi residents,” said UH President David Lassner. “Consistent with the objective of our new strategic plan to increase participation statewide, we believe that this uniform waiver of the application fee will bring residents one step closer to starting their journey at a UH campus on their way to a more fulfilling and financially secure life.”

Anyone interested in exploring the educational opportunities can find more information at ApplytoUH.org.

“The data is clear that post-secondary education and training are the best investment students, families and the community can make in a better future,” said Lassner.

“No matter where you are in your life journey, there is a place for you at UH.”