Hawaii veteran education benefits
Stars rate how much each state offers veterans themselves for college, training and exam fees (family-only programs don't count): 5 = free public-college tuition for most resident veterans, no disability rating needed; 3 = partial grants or narrower eligibility; 1 = little or nothing beyond federal benefits. How we rate
Only resident-rate tuition; no state-funded veteran education benefit found.
Checked Oct 7, 2026. State benefits change often. Confirm the details with the state agency before you apply.
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For veterans
Hawaii resident tuition for nonresident veterans and VA education users
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- What it covers
- Resident tuition rate at Hawaii public colleges for nonresident veterans, stationed service members and dependents, and students using VA education benefits or the Fry Scholarship. Rate only.
- Who qualifies and limits
- See University of Hawaii residency rules.
Hawaii National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program (STAP)
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- What it covers
- Tuition reimbursement up to 100% at a public community college and 50% at a public university.
- Who qualifies and limits
- Current Hawaii National Guard members only.
For spouses and children
No state program for spouses or children was found. Check with the agency below.
If you left the service 15 to 20 years ago
No state tuition waiver or grant for veterans or their dependents found on official sources.
Who to contact
- State veterans agency
- Hawaii Office of Veterans' Services (Department of Defense)
- State Approving Agency (approves schools and programs for the GI Bill)
- Hawaii State Approving Agency (Department of Defense)
Sources we checked
- dod.hawaii.gov/ovs/benefits-and-services/
- myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/Hawaii
- dod.hawaii.gov/community-programs/hawaii-state-approving-agency/
Federal benefits such as the GI Bill and VR&E are separate. See the FAQ and the GI Bill programs.