Private School Financial Aid in Hawaii
2026 programs, income limits, and how to apply
Hawaii has no state voucher program, but 45% of private school families still get aid through school-based financial assistance. Average tuition: $14,800/year.
Check Your Eligibility
Enter your household income to see which Hawaii programs you might qualify for.
Gross income before taxes. Income limits shown for a family of 4; actual limits scale with household size.
Hawaii Financial Aid Programs
All available programs for private school families in 2026
School-based financial aid
Many Hawaii private schools have substantial endowments due to high private school enrollment rates
Varies
by school
Kamehameha Schools
One of the wealthiest endowments in the US — full or partial tuition for Native Hawaiian students
$25,000
/year max
The Full Picture in Hawaii
Hawaii has no state voucher or tax credit, but 17% of its students attend private school — the highest rate in the country. Schools are used to working with families on affordability. Kamehameha Schools has a $15B+ endowment and provides full or partial tuition for Native Hawaiian students. Other schools (Punahou, Iolani, Mid-Pacific) have significant endowment-funded aid. Apply to TADS or SSS for financial aid assessment.
How to Apply for Aid in Hawaii
Apply for state programs first
Hawaii has no state-funded program. Skip to step 2.
Apply for school-based aid at every school
Most schools use TADS, FACTS, or SSS for financial aid assessment. Apply by January-February for the following school year. School aid stacks with state programs.
Check private scholarship organizations
Local nonprofits, community foundations, and religious organizations often provide additional scholarships. Search "[your city] private school scholarships" for local options.