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	$ 20,259.00
  2	$ 33,187.00
  3	$ 45,565.00
  4	$ 56,243.00
  5	$ 66,372.00
  6	$ 77,626.00
  7	$ 88,880.00
  8	$ 100,134.00
  9	$ 111,388.00
  10	$ 122,642.00
  11	$ 133,896.00
  12+	ADD $ 11,254.00 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 2020 Submission Checklist
2. Completed 2020 Application Form
3. Completed 2020 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 2020 Consent to Release Information Form

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

To assure your application has been submitted in a timely manner, participants MUST EMAIL or MAIL completed applications to the Honolulu 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