Funding Your Degree
Some COE programs provide tuition stipends. If yours does not, additional funding opportunities are available from the College, University and Community.
Key Dates
December 1
FAFSA Application Opens on December 1 (Apply ASAP)
June 1, 2025 application deadline
College of Education (COE) Common Scholarship Application is open now for the Fall 2025-Spring 2026 academic year.
April 15th*
Hawaiʻi Early Childhood Educator Stipend Program. Deadlines: Summer term apply by April 15th; Fall tuition – apply by July 15th; Spring tuition – apply by December 1st.
What to do first
If your program doesn’t provide tuition stipends, we recommend getting started by applying for FAFSA then searching and applying for COE scholarships. Be sure to review the advice from alumni and staff!
Apply for FAFSA
Single application for federal grants, work-study program and loans. For more info and how to apply, visit the UHM Financial Aid website.
Search COE Scholarships
Search over 50 different scholarships offered through the COE, only one application required!
Take Our Advice
Learn from students and advisors what works
UH & Community Funding Opportunities
Additional funding opportunities have been curated and categorized by our faculty and advisors.
University
Opportunities offered by the University of Hawaii system.
Education (General)
Education-related, varying eligibility requirements. NOTE: KRS is an education major.
Education (Teaching)
Funding opportunities for those pursuing teaching.
KRS
Opportunities specific to students in Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science programs
COE Scholarships Common Application
Search over 50 different scholarships offered through the COE, only one application required!
Advice
“There are hundreds of scholarships available, so it pays to take the time to search for some you can apply for.”
“Don’t be too intimidated by the process of applying for different scholarships because it can make a big difference!”
“Start early looking for scholarships and apply to everything”