Native Hawaiian Summer School Assistance Program

The Native Hawaiian Summer School Assistance Program (NHSSAP) is a collaboration between ALU LIKE, Inc. & Kamehameha Schools. This competitive program provides summer school funding assistance to qualified students currently in grades K – 12. Scholarships are available for students attending Summer School at both D.O.E. and private* schools statewide excluding all Kamehameha Schools Campuses.

*Members of the Hawai‘i Association of Independent Schools (www.hais.org), excluding Kamehameha Schools & private universities.

Summer School Assistance Program Summer 2021 Click Below to Begin Applications accepted through June 26, 2021, and based on available funding

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Students MUST be currently in grades K through 12
• Applications must show proof of financial eligibility.
  

  Family Size	Total Income Not to Exceed
  1	$ 20,583.00
  2	$ 33,718.00
  3	$ 46,294.00
  4	$ 57,143.00
  5	$ 67,434.00
  6	$ 78,868.00
  7	$ 90,302.00
  8	$ 101,736.00
  9	$ 113,170.00
  10	$ 124,604.00
  11	$ 136,038.00
  12+	ADD $ 11,434.00 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL PERSON

• 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

1. Copy* of student’s birth certificate (REQUIRED for every applicant)
   If student’s birth certificate doesn’t indicate Hawaiian ancestry, also provide ONE of the following:
   • Copy* of Kamehameha Schools Ho‘oulu Hawaiian Data Center Certification or Letter
   • Copy* of birth certificate of parent showing Hawaiian ancestry
   • Copy* of OHA Registration Card
2. If necessary: Foster, Guardianship, Power of Attorney (POA), or Court Documents (See FAQ #13)
3. Student’s Report Card (2nd or 3rd Quarter) (For grades 6-12 ONLY)
4. 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
   • WE WILL NO LONGER ACCEPT PARTICIPATION IN THE USDA FREE & REDUCED-PRICED MEALS PROGRAM AS VERIFICATION

Information for Summer School Directors, Assistants and School Personnel – ONLY

Native Hawaiian Summer School Assistance Program (NHSSAP)
ALU LIKE, Inc., Kā Ipu Kā‘eo Department
Telephone: (808) 535-6700 | Email: NHSSAP@alulike.org