Student Essentials

Welcome! This page brings together helpful resources for students, including important dates, campus services, student clubs, opportunities, and programs designed to support you throughout the semester.

Calendar of Events

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Food, Fun & People

Fun

Food

Identity & Student Communities

Travel & Documentation

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Basic Needs

Counseling

Health

Food & Basic Needs

Money, Housing & Emergency Help

Academic & Career Support

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Money & More

Money

  • Scholarships
    Free money for school. Browse campus and outside awards, check what you need, and hit submit before the deadline. Boom.
  • FAFSA
    Your ticket to grants, work-study, and federal loans. Grab your FSA ID and tax info, fill it out, and send it in. Earlier = better.
  • UH Common Scholarship
    One app. Tons of UH scholarships. Log in with your UH account, finish the questions, upload what’s needed, and submit today. Don’t miss it.
  • Financial Aid & Paying for College
    Information about financial aid, scholarships, and how to cover your costs at Kapiʻolani.

More

  • Employment Prep Center
    Career support including resume help, interview preparation, and job readiness resources.
  • Hiring Opportunities (aka “get paid, stay on campus”)
    Big shiny link to SECE for all campus and work-study jobs
    What you’ll see: job titles, hours, pay, location, deadlines
    How to apply: quick steps + eligibility so you know you’re good
    Need help? Angela Coloretti McGough (Email acoloret@hawaii.edu or visit ‘Iliahi 228)
    If your company/business is currently hiring, and you’d like students to apply please contact Angela Coloretti McGough.
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School Stuff

Essential Student Things

Tutoring & Academic Support

Library, Technology & Learning Spaces