Hawai‘i Air National Guard

The Hawaii National Guard (HING) Tuition Assistance Program offers tuition assistance towards your undergraduate degree at the University of Hawaii system of schools statewide based upon available funding. HIANG members who qualify for STAP will receive tuition assistance in the form of a reimbursement payment after successfully completing a class that goes directly towards an undergraduate degree with a C- grade or higher.

We have exciting news.  If you are attending or planning to attend college at any of the University of Hawaii School campus.  The State Tuition Assistance Program (STAP) has been increased to 100% tuition reimbursement for your first undergraduate degree. This is a huge gain for all of you.  If you use STAP in concurrent with your Reserver GI Bill, chapter 1606 you could potentially attend college for free.  Listed below is the flyer with the QR code to the STAP application, please review, share and contact the retention office if you have any question or concerns.

Application Deadlines

• Fall/Spring Semester: Applications are due no later than 30 days after the start of classes.
• Submission of Grades: Due 15 days after grades are posted. Must submit online to [email protected]

Funding Details

• 100% of the tuition for classes that go directly towards your undergraduate degree at a community college
• 100% of the tuition for classes that go directly towards your undergraduate degree at a university

Eligibility Criteria

• Military grades of E1-E9, W1-W5, or O1-O3
• A resident of the State of Hawaii as defined by the University of Hawaii (UH)
• Remain a satisfactory participant in your Unit
• An undergraduate student or an incoming freshman of the UH System of Schools
• If enlisted, have an ETS date equal to or greater than the last day of a class for which you are requesting tuition assistance
• Have completed their Advanced Individual Train (an ETP memo can be submitted to waive this requirement)

Priority Level

1. Priority I: First term enlisted
2. Priority II: All other enlisted
3. Priority III: Officers O1-O3 without a bachelor’s degree
4. Priority IV: All other Airmen

Required Documents

Please ensure your STAP application is complete by submitting the following documents 30 days after the start of the course:

• HING Form 600-1 is completed and signed by the commander or designated unit representative and yourself. Download the HING Form 600-1.
• Include a copy of your Financial Summary Account Balance that shows tuition cost and tuition payment made (Obtained from myUH Portal).
• Include a copy of your Class Schedule (Obtained from myUH Portal).
• Include a copy of your Official Degree Plan (also known as Academic Pathway Report, obtained from myUH Portal).

Here is a Step By Step Guide on how to acquire the required documents.

Instructions

Submit your application and the supporting documents before the deadline through the online STAP application portal for each spring and fall semester. You can also submit them through email, Online or hand carry to the HIANG Retention Office.

End of Course Submission

At the end of the class submit the following documents within 15 days after grades are posted:

• Turn in your Grades to [email protected]

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HIANG Education & Incentives Office