Financial Aid

Welcome to UH Hilo’s Financial Aid Office!

We Are Here to Serve You!

The Financial Aid Office is here to serve you, both virtually and in-person. You can get answers to basic financial aid questions by asking Mālama, UH Hilo's Chatbot, and by viewing Financial Aid TV videos.

You can connect with us by phone at 808-932-7449, visting the Financial Aid Office in-person, or anytime via email at uhhfao@hawaii.edu.

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm (HST), excluding state holidays

When contacting our office, please have your UH ID Number/Username readily available.

Non-directory education records are considered confidential and will not be released without written consent from the student.

Students may use the Consent to Disclose Financial Aid Information to a Third Party Form (PDF ) to authorize the person(s) identified to have access to otherwise confidential information protected under the FERPA law.

Financial Assistance for StudentsThe Financial Aid Office is available to help students afford a college education.

Navigate Financial Aid

Announcements

2025-26 FAFSA Information

  • The 2025-26 FAFSA is now available! Complete the application online if you plan to attend during the Fall 2025 and/or Spring 2026 semesters.

FAFSA Video Guides