Admissions

Financial Aid

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List of 4 items.

  • Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)

    Hanalani Schools is committed to assisting families who support the mission of the school through several financial aid offerings.  Our own Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) provides assistance to families who demonstrate financial need. TAP assesses a family's need and awards financial assistance (up to 50% of the base tuition) towards the annual tuition. 

  • Thomas J. Vincent Foundation Endowed Scholarship

    Established in 2020, this scholarship was created for new Hanalani students entering Grades 7-12 whose families demonstrate financial need. As of December 2023, the scholarship is now open to Grades 3-12 with a B average or better (for Grades 3-6) or a 2.5 GPA (for Grades 7-12). The scholarship is renewable and covers up to 100% of tuition. For further details, click here.

  • Royal Merit Scholarship

    The Royal Merit Scholarship (RMS) program recognizes students in Grades 7-12 who demonstrate a pursuit of excellence and a high level of accomplishment. Awards range from $500 - $2,000 per year. This is the only scholarship that may be used in conjunction with TAP. Students must reapply each year for the scholarship. For further details, click here. 

  • External Scholarships

    Weinberg Scholarship
    A Weinberg Scholarship is awarded to a student in Grades K3, K4, or K5. The application is through the TAP process, a separate application is not required. All eligible students will be considered. The Weinberg criteria stipulate extending priority consideration to a single parent who resides in Central Oahu and has a median income or below. 

    Kamehameha Schools' Kipona Scholarship Program
    808-534-8080



Learn more about our programs!



Additional Ways to Save

Annual Payment Discount - $400
Families who pay the annual school bill in full by the early payment deadline (July 5) receive an automatic $400 discount off the regular base tuition rate (not including fees). This discount excludes families receiving Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) funds or additional scholarships. 

Family Discount - 10%
Families who have more than one child enrolled receive a 10% discount off the regular base tuition (not including fees) for the second child and each child thereafter. Family discount is based on natural relationship or adoption. This discount excludes families receiving TAP funds or additional scholarships. 

Student Referral Appreciation Credit - Domestic $750 / International $1000
Hanalani Schools extends a $750 appreciation referral credit (per student) to a currently enrolled family that refers a student who enrolls in Hanalani Schools for a full year. Mid-year enrollment will be prorated. Terms are as follows:
1. The referred family must indicate the name of the referring family on their Student Enrollment Contract.
2. When the new student enrolls, the appreciation referral credit will be applied to the referring family's account over two semesters - $375/$500 to each, or prorated accordingly.
 

TAP Guidelines

  1. TAP funds are awarded to students/families who demonstrate financial need and who are committed to the mission of Hanalani Schools.
  2. To ensure an objective assessment process, Hanalani Schools partners with School and Student Services (SSS). Families submit their information directly to SSS. 
  3. Financial need is determined by a family's annual income and/or family hardship (i.e. job loss, major illness, etc.) 
  4. Parents' contributions: Hanalani Schools believes that both parents must be responsible for a child's education; therefore, a family's need is determined by the income statements of both parents, including tax documents. 
  5. If step-parents are involved, the SSS & the TAP Committee consider all partners' assets and liabilities in determining the level of family need. Non-custodial parents must also submit a TAP application or a third-party verification letter. 
  6. If multiple children attend tuition-charging schools or colleges, families are expected to apply for tuition assistance at all schools. 
  7. Temporary unemployment: Families must provide periodic updates regarding new employment and/or demonstrate continued job search. 
  8.  Families must apply for TAP annually.
  9. Parents of TAP recipients must complete four hours of service to Hanalani Schools per quarter for each child receiving TAP. High school students in grades 9-12 who are receiving TAP may be the ones to fulfill the service hours. 
  10. TAP funds are first awarded to students who are currently enrolled and then awarded to new families.
  11. To allow Hanalani Schools to assist as many families as possible, families accepting scholarships from other sources will not receive TAP awards.
  12. Hanalani Schools expects a family to make the necessary adjustments to their choices of expenditures and not rely solely on Hanalani to supplement tuition.
  13. Families receiving TAP awards are not eligible for any additional tuition discounts. 
  14. Child(ren) must be accepted for admission to Hanalani Schools in order for a TAP application to be reviewed.


APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID

Hanalani utilizes the NAIS School and Student Services (SSS) application process to assist us in determining eligibility for scholarships. Please visit the SSS website to begin the application process.

The SSS application process is a 2-Step Process
Step 1: Complete the Parents' Financial Statement (PFS) form
Step 2: Submit additional required documents (1040, W2s, 1099 etc. as applicable). You may use 2021 information in the 2022 fields if your 2022 information is not yet available.

Complete just one PFS, even if you have more than one child applying for TAP. 

For priority consideration, families should submit the application and all requested documents (PFS and additional documents) to SSS.

School name:                Hanalani Schools
School's SSS code:        4821
TAP Contact:                 (808) 625-0737 ext. 456
                                      admissions@hanalani.org

For detailed instructions on how to apply online, please review the Payment Plans & Financial Assistance Information booklet.