Tuition & Tuition Assistance
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Tuition Pricing
Below is the basic annual pricing for Hanalani Schools. Additional programs and options are available. For more information on tuition and pricing options, please call or email the Hanalani Business Office at (808) 625-0737 x454.
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| + Curriculum Fee |
+ Book Fee |
+ Lab Fee |
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| $7,320 |
$7,400 |
$7,995 |
Smart Tuition
Student billing is handled by Smart Tuition. Smart Tuition benefits parents by...
- Accepting multiple payment options (including credit cards)
- Extending hours of operation. Payments and inquiries can be made 24/7
- Sending regular and prompt billing reminders.
- Providing online billing account management.
Payment Options
Three tuition payment options are available through Smart Tuition:
- ANNUAL PLAN - Plan A – The annual payment is due in July. A discount is extended for this plan. See Annual Payment Plan Discount section for discount details
- BIANNUAL PLAN - Plan C – The first payment is due in July, the second payment in December.
- MONTHLY PLAN - Plan B - As arranged. Payments begin in July and end in April (10-month financing).
Smart Tuition Application
All parents must complete the Smart Tuition Application form in order to set up payment options for thier child(ren).
Because a balanced, Christ-centered education is so important, Hanalani Schools offers assistance to students who demonstrate significant financial need yet strongly desire to attend. Hanalani Schools is determined to making a quality education affordable, by providing several ways to ease your tuition costs:
- Weinberg Scholarship*
- Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)*
- Student Referral Credit
- Annual Payment Plan Discount
- Family Discount
Parents are also encouraged to seek outside funding sources before applying for financial aid. Hanalani Schools firmly believes that parents, regardless of marital status, are responsible for their child’s education and should finance their child’s education to the extent they are able. Therefore, even non-custodial parents may be required to submit information requested by the Business Office.
Weinberg Scholarship
Weinberg Scholarships are available to students in grades K3 through K5. In order to qualify, families must demonstrate that their financial resources are less than 50% of the median income for the State of Hawaii.
Priority is extended to children who live in the central Oahu area and are already enrolled in our Early Childhood program. Any remaining funds are distributed according to need.
Applicants who do not qualify for a Weinberg Scholarship are encourage to apply to alternative funding sources such as (click on name for website):
These programs can provide partial to full tuition assistance for qualifying children enrolling in preschool.
Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is a scholarship program sponsored by Hanalani Schools which provides financial aid on the basis of both student merit and financial need for up to half of the cost of tuition. To qualify, a student must demonstrate the following:
- Financial need
- Commitment to the mission of Hanalani Schools
- Positive Christian character
- Academic achievement
See also: Applying for Weinberg Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Program
Student Referral Credt
Families of existing or returning students can earn up to $600 tuition credit for each new student they refer to Hanalani Schools. Terms are as follows:
- The referred family must indicate on their Selection Sheet the child’s first and last name of the referring family.
- 50% will be credited to the referring family’s account upon the new student’s completion of the first semester;
- Remaining balance will be credited in the fourth quarter upon the new student’s completion of the school year.
- The credits will be first applied to any balance due on the child’s account, then any unapplied credit will be refunded.
Annual Payment Plan Discount
Families who pay the full annual tuition by the early payment deadline (usually the first week in July prior to the new school year) receive an automatic 4% discount off the regular base tuition rate (not including fees).
Family Discount
Families who have more than one child attending Hanalani Schools will receive a 10% discount off the regular base tuition rate (not including fees) per subsequent (younger) child(ren). Family discount does not apply to siblings not living in the same household, and is based on natural relationship, adoption, or legal guardianship.
| First child (oldest): | No Discount |
| Second child: | 10% discount |
| Each additional child: | 10% discount |
Applying for Weinberg Scholarship & TAP
Once the child is accepted, parents may apply for financial aid through our Tuition Assistance Program (TAP). Financial aid packets are available as early as February in the Business Office. A Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS) must be completed and mailed along with a $24 fee directly to School and Student Service for Financial Aid. The PFS may also be completed online at https://sss.ets.org/index.jsp. The following documents must be submitted to the Business Office by the specified deadline in order to be considered for the upcoming school year:
- Copy of parents’ 2007 Federa Individual Income Tax Return (IRS Form 1040, 1040A, or 1040EZ including all sche dules and W-2 forms.
- Copy of statement from the State Welfare Office certifying financial support (if applicable)
- Copy of most recent Property Assessment (if real estate is owned)
- Completed and signed Form 4506-T Request for Transcript form of Tax Form
- Pastor Reference
- Parent Reference
- Additional information as requested, i.e., financial reports, court documents, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions about TAP
- Q: How do I know if I qualify?
A: Hanalani Schools’ Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) provides financial aid on the basis of merit and financial need, which is defined as the difference between educational expenses and a family’s ability to pay those expenses. Eligibility is based on many factors that are assessed to estimate a family’s ability to pay. Once a financial aid application has been completed, a written notification will be made regarding the Financial Aid Committee’s decision as early as July prior to the new school year.
- Q: How does Hanalani Schools determine who receives assistance?
A: Besides the specific criteria listed for each type of assistance, Hanalani Schools uses the services of School and Student Service for Financial Aid (SSS) to help assess a family’s ability to pay school costs.
- Q: What is the School and Student Service for Financial Aid (SSS)?
A: SSS is a service of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and is used by more than 2,400 K-12 schools and organizations across the country to help assess a family’s ability to pay school costs. The SSS process promotes objectivity and consistency in financial aid procedures, and is based on the premise that parents should finance their child’s education to the extent they are able.
- Q: What happens if information on the application is incorrect or unclear?
A: SSS will contact applicants directly about the information.
- Q: Is my child’s application for admission affected if I submit an application for financial assistance?
A: No. Financial assistance decisions have absolutely no influence on admissions decisions; however, a child must be officially enrolled before application for financial aid can be made.
- Q: If I receive financial assistance this year, will I automatically receive assistance next year?
A: No. A new application must be submitted every year.
- Q: Are there additional requirements expected of me if I am awarded aid?
A: TAP recipients in grades 9—12 will be asked to perform volunteer duties at the school for no more than three hours a week. This job will not interfere with any academic work. Hanalani Schools also believes that effective education involves the partnership of both the school and the parents. In this light, we ask parents for volunteer support at the school. Volunteer support hours are related to the amount of TAP awarded.
- Q: What happens if Hanalani Schools receives disqualifying information after I have received financial assistance?
A: Depending on the circumstances, the award may be reduced or forfeited.
- Q: What happens to the scholarship if I withdraw or am released?
A: The scholarship credit will be prorated. Parents are financially responsible for the balance due on their child’s account.
- Q: What happens if I receive financial aid from another program?
A: We encourage parents to explore as many financial aid options as possible. In the event that financial assistance is received prior to a TAP award, the TAP award may be adjusted.