Our Mission 6/17/2014 KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIP SERVICES SCHOOL COLLABORATORS ORIENTATION ACADEMIC YEAR

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1 KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIP SERVICES SCHOOL COLLABORATORS ORIENTATION ACADEMIC YEAR Kaʻiwakīloumoku Hawaiian Cultural Center June 13, 2014 Our Mission Kamehameha Schools mission is to fulfill Pauahi s desire to create educational opportunities in perpetuity to improve the capability and well-being of people of Hawaiian ancestry. 1

2 Orientation Overview Pule Introductions and Welina Orientation Overview Financial Aid and Scholarship Services Overview Pauahi Keiki Scholarship (PKS) Update Kipona Scholarship Update School and Student Services (SSS) Application Award Disbursement Update Pauahi Keiki Scholars Summer Enrollment Hoʻoulu Kaiāulu Questions and Answers Why are we here? Strengthen networking with schools Partnering to provide opportunities for keiki Success for ALL AY Application Process Program Changes SSS by NAIS Award Disbursement Process Ho oulu Kaiäulu 2

3 Financial Aid and Scholarship Services Programs AY AY # Keiki $ Amount # Keiki $ Amount Financial Aid Campus Based Programs Kamehameha Schools Preschools - 31 sites 1148 $2,673, $2,846,000 Kamehameha Schools - 3 campuses 3663 $15,303, $16,487,000 Kamehameha Schools Summer School n/a $1,145,000 n/a n/a 4811 $19,121, $19,333,000 Scholarship Programs Non-Kamehameha Schools Pauahi Keiki Scholars 2341 $15,494, $15,591,000 Kipona Scholarship 512 $2,706, $3,120,000 Na Ho okama Need-based Scholarship 2034 $13,795, $13,752,000 Imi Na auao Merit Scholarship 114 $1,368, $1,500, $33,363, $33,943,000 Pauahi Keiki Scholars Program Application period Cycle 1: January 5 th thru April 30 th Cycle 2: January 5 th thru September 30 th Award process Cycle 1 Award Notification: Mid-July Cycle 2 Award Notification: Mid-November Birth years for eligible applications 2010, 2011, 2012 Late-born 5 year olds - 3 rd year of eligibility Post award kuleana Hoʻoulu Kaiāulu Orientation Requirement 3

4 Kipona Scholarship Program Application period January 5 th thru February 28 th Award process Award notification: Early May Parents MUST apply for Financial aid at their school Kindergarten New DOE guidelines Private Schools determine their own admissions criteria Progression Advancement to the next grade level Cohorts and New/Renew Cohorts Graduation Years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 New/Renew Graduation Years 2026 and beyond Post award kuleana Hoʻoulu Kaiāulu Orientation Requirement Grade 6 keiki can complete requirements School and Student Services Changes for the AY Program Planning for next school year under way. Please check website in January 2015 for any new program information. Subscriber School Information ALL APPLICANTS MUST SELECT KS (CODE: 2930) AS THEIR SUBSCRIBER SCHOOL Tips for Success Start early Double check everything. 4

5 Award Updates Change in enrollment Notify KS in writing Refund Policy Return within 30 days Other Scholarship resources Notify KS in writing KS will recalculate Issue revised award letter Transfer Schools Mid Month Award Disbursement Updates Process Bi-weekly disbursements Every other Friday Five quarterly checks Q1: Aug/Sept Q2: Oct - Dec Q3: Jan Mar Q4: Apr May/Jun Q5: Jul Transition Monthly disbursements Third Monday of each month Four Quarterly checks Q1: Aug - Oct Q2: Nov Jan Q3: Feb Apr Q4: May - Jul 5

6 Pauahi Keiki Scholars Summer Enrollment Enrollment Issued March 2015 Deadline KS Process Enrollment Update Notify parents Parent Process Sign and return letter Incomplete Disbursement Update revised award letter PKS requirements Award disbursed Pauahi Keiki Scholars Summer Enrollment Complete/verify items 1-4 to ensure timely processing of award disbursements

7 Hoʻoulu Kaiāulu Activities PKS & Kipona recipients are required to complete the HKPO and perform minimum service hours during scholarship year Service to the Native Hawaiian community is encouraged and consistent with KS mission If eligible for an award in the next academic year a condition of the award is timely receipt and completion of the program report (PQR/HKR) Families are eligible to report Hoʻoulu Kaiāulu requirements online Keiki o Ka ʻÄina (KOKA) Family Learning Centers Hawaiian cultural activities - ʻIke/Nohona Community service opportunities E kökua käkou Workshops Papahana Activities are open to the public Neighbor island activities are available Activities can be conducted at your school Contact Desiree Adams (808)

8 Question and Answer Session A Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) sheet is available for your review. Please visit and select the School Collaborators tab to download and print the information. MAHALO PIHA FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! 8