Cost of Attendance

    Kekaulike Center

    ‘Ilima, Rm 102
    (under renovation) 
    Phone: (808) 734-9555
    Fax: (808) 734-9896
    kapinfo@hawaii.edu

    Hours of Operation
    Mon to Fri
    8 am – 4 pm
    Closed Weekends & State Holidays

    Cashier's Office

    ‘Ilima, Rm 106
    Phone: (808) 734-9524
    Fax: (808) 734-9579
    billpayment-l@lists.hawaii.edu
    (please attention emails to: Kapi‘olani CC Business Office - Cashiering)

    FAFSA

    School Code:001613
    www.fafsa.gov
    Priority Application Date: March 1

    Kapiʻolani Community College utilizes standard budgets that are updated annually by the Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs at the University of Hawaiʻi. The budgets are a reflection of the changes in the national cost of living figures and local community costs. The cost of attendance includes more than the items the student pays to the institution.

    How is your need determined?

       Cost of Attendance (COA)
    –  Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
    =  Demonstrated Financial Need

    By law, federal aid recipients cannot receive more than their Cost of Attendance. The Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is based on the income and asset information you provide on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The table below is based on full-time enrollment for 9 months (Fall & Spring semesters) during the 2020-20 academic year.

    Resident

    Living with Parents
    Living Off-Campus
    Tuition
    $3,144
    $3,144
    Fees*
    $140
    $140
    Books/Supplies
    $1,350
    $1,350
    Room***
    $2,612
    $10,447
    Utilities
    —
    $1,025
    Board
    $4,158
    $4,574
    Personal Costs
    $2,742
    $2,742
    Loan Fees
    $64
    $64
    TOTAL COST
    $14,210
    $23,486

    Pacific Islander: 2022 – 2023

    Living with Parents
    Living Off-Campus
    Tuition
    $4,716
    $4,716
    Fees*
    $140
    $140
    Books/Supplies
    $1,350
    $1,350
    Room***
    $2,612
    $10,447
    Utilities
    $1,025
    $1,025
    Board
    $4,158
    $4,574
    Personal Costs
    $2,742
    $2,742
    Loan Fees
    $64
    $64
    TOTAL COST
    $15,782
    $25,058

    Non-Resident: 2022 – 2023

    Living with Parents
    Living Off-Campus
    Tuition
    $8,280
    $8,280
    Fees*
    $140
    $140
    Books/Supplies
    $1,350
    $1,350
    Room***
    $2,687
    $10,747
    Utilities
    —
    $1,079
    Board
    $4,158
    $4,574
    Personal Costs
    $2,742
    $2,742
    Loan Fees
    $64
    $64
    TOTAL COST
    $19,346
    $28,622

    * Resident tuition cost is $3,144year ($1,572 semester) full-time/12 credits or $131 per credit. Pacific Island tuition cost is $4,716 per year ($2,358 per semester) full-time/12 credits or $196.50 per credit. Non-resident tuition cost is $8,280 per year ($4,140 per semester) full-time/12 credits or $345 per credit

    ** New non-resident students add one time $25 application fee.

    *** Effective July 1, 2011, the cost of attendance will include only an allowance to cover basic expenses incurred for board (not room) for students living in housing provided on a military base or for which a basic living allowance is provided.

    Upon the student’s request, additional costs for books/supplies required for certain majors, documented child care, neighbor island travel allowance, and/or educational expenses related to disability that is not provided by other assisting agencies may be considered for the Federal Direct Loan Program.

    Download a pdf of the 2022-2023 Cost of Attendance