University of Hawaii at Manoa

What is the cost of studying for a year at University of Hawaii at Manoa?

UH Mānoa's published price differs sharply by residency. In the 2024-25 reported figures, full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees totaled $12,186 for Hawaiʻi residents: $11,304 in tuition plus $882 in fees. For nonresidents, the corresponding total was $34,218, including $33,336 in tuition. Residency classification therefore has a much larger effect on the listed price than the mandatory-fee difference.

• Reported annual room and board: $15,216.
• Reported books and supplies: $1,404.
• Tuition, required fees, room and board, and books combined: $28,806 for a resident or $50,838 for a nonresident, using the figures above.

Those combined amounts are not a complete cost-of-attendance estimate. Transportation, personal expenses, and potentially program-specific costs are additional; students living with family or choosing different housing may have different expenses. Part-time students, graduate students, and professional-program students also face different charges.

Financial aid changes the amount a student ultimately pays. In the reported undergraduate aid figures, 76% received some form of financial aid, while 27% had student loans; a loan must be repaid and is not a price reduction. The reported average grant award was $8,172 among undergraduate grant recipients, not an amount every enrollee receives. Reported average net prices also varied with family income - for example, $12,246 for the lowest listed income band and $22,562 for the highest. Net price reflects costs after grant and scholarship aid for the population measured, not a personalized bill.

Eligible students can explore federal grants and loans, state and institutional assistance, and university scholarships by following the current financial aid and scholarship application instructions. Veterans and eligible dependents should also check how their specific education benefits apply. A student's aid offer and the university's current cost-of-attendance budget are the appropriate figures for a personal comparison.

What are the work-study opportunities at University of Hawaii at Manoa?

UH Mānoa students can seek part-time employment while enrolled, including positions that may be supported by Federal Work-Study. Work-Study is a form of need-based financial aid that helps an eligible student earn wages through an approved job; it is not an upfront tuition discount or a guarantee of employment.

Students generally indicate interest in aid through the FAFSA and then follow the university's instructions for finding and applying to student jobs. Ordinary campus jobs may have different funding and eligibility rules from Work-Study positions. Research-assistant roles, departmental work, and off-campus employment can also differ in pay, selection criteria, and relevance to a major.

For career planning beyond a campus job, students can use university career resources to explore occupations, prepare application materials, search for internships, and learn about employer events. An internship is not required of every UH Mānoa student, although a particular degree or professional pathway may have its own experiential requirements. Career services and work experience can support a job search; neither should be confused with a verified job-placement outcome.