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.

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	$ 19,321.00
  2	$ 31,650.00
  3	$ 43,456.00
  4	$ 53,638.00
  5	$ 63,299.00
  6	$ 74,032.00
  7	$ 84,765.00
  8	$ 95,498.00
  9	$ 106,231.00
  10	$ 116,964.00
  11	$ 127,697.00
  12+	ADD $ 10,733.00 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. Completed 2018 Submission Checklist
2. Completed 2018 Application Form
3. Completed 2018 Supplemental Evaluation Questions
4. Copy* of student’s birth certificate (REQUIRED for every applicant)
5. 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
6. Copy* of ONE of the following documents to verify 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
7. Copy* of student’s 2nd or 3rd Quarter Report Card (For grades 6-12 ONLY)
8. Completed & signed 2018 Consent to Release Information Form

*Copies ONLY – No Originals. Submitted documents become the property of ALU LIKE, Inc.

Applications & more Information also available

• At your D.O.E. or select private school office
• At any ALU LIKE, Inc. Office listed below

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ALU LIKE, Inc. – Main Office

Airport Financial Center

2969 Māpunapuna Place, Suite 200

Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96819

Tel.: 808 535-6700

ALU LIKE, Inc. – Leeward

89-137 Nānākuli Avenue

Wai‘anae, Hawai‘i 96792

Tel.: 808 668-0555

ALU LIKE, Inc. – Molokai

10 Mohala Street (Next to Paddler’s)

Kaunakakai, Hawai‘i 96748

Tel.: 808 553-5393

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ALU LIKE, Inc. – Hilo

32 Kino‘ole Street, Suite 102

Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720

Tel.: 808 961-2625

ALU LIKE, Inc. – Kaua‘i

2970 Kele Street, Suite 116

LĪhu‘e, Hawai‘i 96766

Tel.: 808 245-8545

ALU LIKE, Inc. – Maui

737 Lower Main Street, Suite B2

Wailuku, Hawai‘i 96793

Tel.: 808 242-9774

To assure your application has been submitted in a timely manner, participants MUST MAIL or HAND DELIVER completed applications to the Main Office on O‘ahu. Other ALU LIKE, Inc. offices will not be responsible for reviewing, collecting or mailing applications.

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