The Native Hawaiian Summer School Assistance Program (NHSSAP) is a collaboration between ALU LIKE, Inc. & Kamehameha Schools Kaiāulu. 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
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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