Aloha Mai!

Applications for the 2010-2011 academic year is now available!  Mahalo for your interest in our Nā Ho`okama a Pauahi, Need-based scholarship!

ONLINE APPLICATION DEADLINE

Friday, April 16, 2010 by 6:00 p.m. Hawai`i Standard Time (HST)

Your CSS/PROFILE online registration and application must be electronically submitted by this date and time. Applications submitted after 6:00 p.m. are considered late.

REQUIRED DOCUMENT DEADLINE

Friday, April 23, 2010

Required documents must be received, or if mailed, postmarked no later than this date. Documents received or postmarked after this date are considered late.

2010-2011 Program Information and General Forms

• Nā Ho`okama a Pauahi Application Guide – Click for program information for the 2010-2011 academic year.
• CSS/PROFILE Step-by-Step Guide – 2010-2011 visual guide reference to assist with the CSS/Profile online application.
• CSS/PROFILE – Third party processor which KS uses to determine financial need. Click here to complete the CSS/PROFILE registration and application.
• CSS Fee Payment Code Request Form - Alternate payment option for the CSS/PROFILE Application.
• Quick Reference Tax Chart – Helpful tool in completing the tax document section of your CSS/PROFILE online application.
• CSS Non-Tax Filer Statement – This statement must be completed if you are not required to file a 2009 U.S. Federal Tax return.

        - Student Non-Tax Filer Statement

        - Parent Non-Tax Filer Statement

• College Board IDOC (Institutional Documentation Service) – The College Board IDOC will be available in mid-February 2010.
• KS Certification Statement – A KS required document which certifies that the information you provided is true, to the best of your knowledge.
• Nā Ho`okama Application Checklist – Refer to the Application Checklist to see if all the requirements are completed timely.
• KS Net Partner – An online communication tool to help you access the status of your application, submitted documents, letters and important messages from FASS.
• KS Net Partner Step-by-Step – 2010-2011 visual guide to KS Net Partner.
• Exchange and Study Abroad Programs – Information about the program.
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
• Glossary – Click on the link to view.
• Non-Traditional Table - Click here to view the Special Consideration.
• FASS Hawai`i State Residency Form – Applicant will complete this form upon FASS’ request if there are any questions regarding the applicant’s residency status.
• Authorization for Release of Student Info – Applicants that are 18 years and older that desires KS Financial Aid and Scholarship Services office to release information regarding their application and pertinent documents to others, including parents or guardians, must consent to the release by completing the Release of Information Form and submitting it to the Financial Aid and Scholarship Services office.
• Terms and Conditions - 2009/2010 Award Year

Links and Other Resources

• Career & Post High Counselor - Click here for link to the Post High Counselor (PHC) website which can provide you with the following:
      - Post High Counselor assignment for 2009-2010 by college or university
   
• Other Post-High Resources - Contains a listing of other possible scholarship resources.

Ho`oulu Kaiāulu (Inspiring the Community)

We are pleased to offer the post high scholarship recipients an opportunity to enroll in an A`o Makua online Hawaiian culture/language course.  Post high scholarship awardees are asked to perform 50 hours of community service which may include five (5) hours from the KS' A`o Makua online Hawaiian language or culture enrichment course.

• A`o Makua Guide - Additional information now available.
• A`o Makua Step-by-step Registration - Instructions on the registration process for A`o Makua
• Frequently Asked Questions about A`o Makua

The A`o Makua program offers monthly online courses that run approximately three to four weeks.  For detailed information and to sign up now visit http://ksdl.ksbe.edu.  If you have any questions about the A`o Makua online program, call (808) 842-8877 or e-mail aomakua@ksbe.edu.

Community Service Forms

• Community Service Report, 2009-2010 academic year - Complete this form for each community service site that you participate in between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010. Current recipients who are planning to apply for the 2010-2011 academic year will need to complete at least 50 hours of community service in order to be considered for funding and turn into KS no later than Tuesday, August 31, 2010.
• Continuous Community Service Opportunities - Community Service Opportunities