Loan Information

What Do I Need to Know Before I borrow?

Kekaulike Center

‘Ilima, Rm 102

Hours of Operation
Mon to Fri
8 am – 4 pm
Phone: (808) 734-9555
Fax: (808) 734-9896
kapinfo@hawaii.edu

Mon to Fri
9 am – 3 pm
FA Service Window – Diamond Head end of ‘Ilima 101
Admissions & Records Service Window – ‘Ewa end of ‘Ilima 102

Closed Weekends & State Holidays

Business Office - Cashiering

‘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

Federal Student Loans

Direct Subsidized Loans and Direct Unsubsidized Loans are federal student loans offered by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) to help eligible students cover the cost of higher education. Awards are determined by using the information provided on the FAFSA and your Cost of Attendance. The amount of your awards also depends on your Dependency Status and Grade Level.

  • Direct SUBSIDIZED loans are offered to students who demonstrate financial need. Interest is paid by the federal government while the student is enrolled at least half-time status (6 credits or more) and up to 6 months after graduation.
  • Direct UNSUBSIDIZED loans are typically offered to students who do not demonstrate financial need. The student is responsible for interest during all periods, from the time the loan is disbursed. If the student does not pay the interest while they are in school and during grace periods, deferment periods, or forbearance periods, the interest will accrue (accumulate) and be capitalized (added to the principal amount of the loan).

Interest Rates

Student loans are subject to interest rates which may be variable/fixed. View current interest rates.

Loan Fees

Student loans are subject to a loan fee of approximately 1% of your loan, which will be automatically deducted from each loan disbursement.

Disbursement

All student loans require two separate disbursements, one at the beginning of the loan period and the second at the midpoint of the loan period. In addition, first-year, first-time borrowers are required to complete 30 days of their first semester before receiving their first loan disbursement.

Repayment

Repayment begins six months (grace period) after the student ceases to be enrolled at least half-time, graduate, completely withdraw, transfer, or stop attending classes.

Annual Loan Limits

Dependency Status & Grade Level
Base (Subsidized & Unsubsidized)
Additional Unsubsidized
Maximum Combined
Dependent Freshmen
$3,500
$2,000
$5,500
Dependent Sophomore
$4,500
$2,000
$6,500
Independent Freshmen
$3,500
$6,000
$9,500
Independent Sophomore
$4,500
$6,000
$10,500

Aggregate Loan Limits

Aggregate (LIFETIME) Limits for Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans
Subsidized
TOTAL Subsidized and Unsubsidized
Dependent Undergraduates
$23,000
$31,000
Independent Undergraduates and Dependent Students whose parents are ineligible for the PLUS Loan
$23,000
$57,500

Student A: Full time student – 12 credits each semester

Costs & Aid
Financial aid offered
Direct costs to attend college full time
Off-campus living costs
Budget
Pell Grant: $7,395
Loan: $5,500
Tuition: $3,144
Fees: $79
Books/Supplies: $1,350
Total educational cost: $4,573/year
Student plans to live at home with parents and has some savings, so decides there will be no additional living expenses that need to be covered (housing, food, or transportation and personal expenses).

Since the Pell Grant is more than enough to cover the direct costs, Student A decides they do not need a loan at this time.

Student B: Full time student - 12 credits each semester

Costs & Aid
Financial aid offered
Direct costs to attend college full time
Off-campus living costs
Part-time work
Total cost to attend full-time
Budget
Pell Grant: $7,395
Loan: $10,500
Tuition: $3,144
Fees: $79
Books/Supplies: $1,350
Total educational cost: $4,573/year
Student lives off-campus with roommate.
Rent/utilities: $1000/month
Groceries: $400/month
Transportation: $150/month
Personal Expenses: $100/month
Total living cost per month: $1,650
Total living cost (9 months): $14,850"
Earns $1,000/month
Total: $9,000 for 9 months"
Total educational cost: $4,573
Total living cost: $14,850
Total: $19,423
Pell Grant: ($7,395)
Student Income: ($9,000)
Student needs approximately $3,527 to cover remaining cost"

Student considers options such as decreasing expenses, increasing work hours and applying for scholarships. If options don’t work out, student may borrow up to $10,500 to cover the difference.

Student A: Half time student – 6 credits each semester

Costs & Aid
Budget
Financial aid offered
Pell Grant: $3,698
Loan: $5,500
Direct costs to attend college half time
Tuition: $1,572
Fees: $79
Books/Supplies: $1,350
Total educational cost: $3,001/year
Off-campus living costs
Student plans to live at home with parents and has some savings, so decides there will be no additional living expenses that need to be covered (housing, food, or transportation and personal expenses)

Since the Pell Grant is more than enough to cover the direct costs, Student A decides they do not need a loan at this time.

Student B: Half time student - 6 credits each semester

Costs & Aid
Budget
Financial aid offered
Pell Grant: $3,698
Loan: $10,500
Direct costs to attend college half time
Tuition: $1,572
Fees: $79
Books/Supplies: $1,350
Total educational cost: $3,001/year
Off-campus living costs
Student lives off-campus with roommate.
Rent/utilities: $1000/month
Groceries: $400/month
Transportation: $150/month
Personal Expenses: $100/month
Total living cost per month: $1,650
Total living cost (9 months): $14,850
Part-time work
Earns $1,000/month
Total: $9,000 for 9 months
Total cost to attend half-time
Total educational cost: $3,001
Total living cost: $14,850
Total: $17,851
Pell Grant: ($3,698)
Student Income: ($9,000)
Student needs approximately $5,153 to cover remaining cost

Student considers options such as decreasing expenses, increasing work hours and applying for scholarships. If options don’t work out, student may borrow up to $10,500 to cover the difference.

Apply for a Student Loan

We know that taking out a student loan can be a big decision. That’s why we’re here to help you make the best choice for your financial future. To get started, please fill out our Loan Request form

2024-25 Loan Request Form

Additional Information about Student Loans

Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Student Loans

How Much Have I Borrowed?

If you are a previous borrower, to review your outstanding balance and preview what your monthly payments might be:

  • Go to Federal Student Aid
  • Log in with your FSA ID and password
  • Under your name on the top right corner, click on “My Aid”

Financial Aid Forms