Back to College | Student Parents at Mānoa (SP@M)

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Returning to college can feel like a lot—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Use this guide to track your next steps for applying, advising, registering, financial aid, and scholarships at UH Mānoa.

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UH Mānoa Back to School Checklist
Admissions Process
Academic Advising

Financial Aid & Scholarships
Scholarship Links (UH / Local / National)
Visit SP@M (Student Parents @ Mānoa)

UH Mānoa Back to School Checklist

Click any checklist item to jump to the matching section below.

SUBMIT your application by the deadline. Jump to Admissions →
PAY your application fee (if applicable) and review tuition/fees. Jump to Costs →
ONCE ACCEPTED, complete the New Student steps. Jump to “Once Admitted” →
MEET with an academic advisor for help registering and declaring a major. Jump to Advising →
APPLY for financial aid and scholarships. Jump to Financial Aid →
FIND SUPPORT through on-campus academic resources. Open Academic Success Resources →
COME VISIT US at SP@M in QLCSS 211 (Queen Liliʻuokalani Center for Student Services). Jump to SP@M →

ADMISSIONS PROCESS

How to Apply (Requirements + Deadlines)Submit your ApplicationApplication Fee + Cost of AttendanceWhat to do Once Admitted

ACADEMIC ADVISING

A variety of academic services are available through the Mānoa Advising Center (MAC). MAC provides basic advising, referral support, and registration guidance for incoming freshmen and first-semester transfer students.

MAC Location: QLCSS Room 101
Phone: (808) 956-7273

An Academic Advisor can help you with:

Registering for classes
Declaring a major
Placement testing / next-step planning

Step-by-step registration help: Registration (UH Mānoa Registrar) →

For advising by College/School, use: Directory of Undergraduate Advisors →

FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS

How to Apply:
Financial aid processing begins by completing the U.S. Department of Education’s FAFSA: Start the FAFSA →

When to Apply:

Check current FAFSA availability and deadlines: FAFSA Deadlines →

Be sure to file on time to ensure full consideration. Many students apply early (even before written acceptance) using the prior year’s tax info, so funding can be processed sooner.

UH Mānoa Federal School Code: 001610

To complete the FAFSA you may need:

A copy of your federal tax return (1040 / 1040A / 1040EZ or current equivalent)
Your state or local income tax return (if applicable)
School name(s) and/or federal school code(s)
Driver’s license number (if any)
U.S. permanent resident number (if not a U.S. citizen)

Repairing / Renewing Financial Aid Eligibility

If you’ve defaulted or are delinquent on federal student loans, these official resources explain steps to get back on track and renew eligibility:

StudentAid.gov — Loan Default Help: Open →
myeddebt.ed.gov (U.S. Department of Education): Open →

UH Mānoa Financial Aid Office
2600 Campus Road, QLCSS Room 112
Phone: (808) 956-7251
Email: finaid@hawaii.edu (include your student ID# in your message)
Financial Aid Services Website →

Scholarship Links (UH / Local / National)

For additional scholarship guidance, visit the SP@M Scholarships page: Open Scholarships →

UH Scholarships

Local Websites

* Some scholarships give preference to Native Hawaiian applicants to the extent permitted by law.

National Websites

Visit SP@M (Student Parents @ Mānoa)

SP@M is here to help you navigate the steps—especially if you’re balancing school, work, and parenting. Stop by QLCSS 211 (Queen Liliʻuokalani Center for Student Services) or email us anytime.

Email: gotkids@hawaii.edu