The Native Hawaiian Summer School Assistance Program (NHSSAP) Credit Recovery is a collaboration between ALU LIKE, Inc. & Kamehameha Schools Kaiāulu. This program is an extension of our summer school services.
Funding is available for Native Hawaiian students in grades 7 – 12, enrolled in a DOE or Public Charter School statewide, who need to take credit recovery courses in addition to their regular school year classes. The target population for this program are income qualified Native Hawaiian families.
Please note: Funding cannot be applied toward private school tuition, tutoring, or extra-curricular activities.
Credit Recovery
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Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Students MUST be currently in grades K through 12
• Applications must show proof of financial need
• Awards are made on a first come, first served basis
• Preference is given to students of Hawaiian ancestry
• Only complete applications with all required documents will be considered for funding
• Documentation of student attendance & grades will be required
Required Documents
• Student’s birth certificate (REQUIRED for every applicant)
If student’s birth certificate doesn’t indicate Hawaiian ancestry, also provide ONE of the following:
– Kamehameha Schools Ho‘oulu Hawaiian Data Center Certification or Letter
– Birth certificate of a parent showing Hawaiian ancestry
– OHA Registration Card
• If necessary: Foster, Guardianship, Power of Attorney (POA), or Court Documents
• Student’s Report Card (2nd or 3rd Quarter) (For grades 6-12 ONLY)
• Income Verification
All students need to submit ONE of the following documents to verify household income:
– Verification of Public Assistance (TANF and SNAP/Food Stamps) WITH Household listing
– Most recent Federal Tax Return
– Verification of Foster Care through certificates or letters
– Verification of Section 8 Housing
Information for Summer School Directors and Personnel ONLY
| File Name | Download Links* | |
| 2025 NHSSAP Introduction Letter and Instructions | ||
| 2025 NHSSAP Poster | ||
| 2025 NHSSAP Invoice Form & Grade/Attendance Forms | Excel | |
| *Right mouse click the link and select “Save Target As.” Follow prompts to save the file to your location, taking care to recognize where you saved the file. |
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Funding made possible by the gracious contributions of Kamehameha Schools Kaiaulu
Native Hawaiian Summer School Assistance Program (NHSSAP)
ALU LIKE, Inc., Kā Ipu Kā‘eo Department
Telephone: (808) 535-6700 | Email: NHSSAP@alulike.org