Native Hawaiian Summer School Assistance Program

The Native Hawaiian Summer School Assistance Program (NHSSAP) is a collaboration between ALU LIKE, Inc. & Kamehameha Schools Kaiāulu. This competitive program provides summer school funding assistance to qualified students currently in grades K – 12. Scholarships are available for students attending Summer School at both D.O.E. and private* schools statewide excluding all Kamehameha Schools Campuses.

*Members of the Hawai‘i Association of Independent Schools (www.hais.org), excluding Kamehameha Schools & private universities.

Summer School Assistance Program Summer 2024 Click Below to Begin Applications available starting April 1, 2024. Awarded on a first-come, first-served basis | Deadline to apply is June 8, 2024 Apply early to improve your chance of acceptance

Credit Recovery SY 2024-2025 (During the School Year) Click Below to Begin Specifically for students enrolling in Twilight, Keystone, Plato/Edmentum, Edgenuity, or any other credit recovery program/curriculum Applications accepted through March 14, 2025, and based on available funding

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Students MUST be currently in grades K through 12
• Applications must show proof of financial need
• Awards are made on a first come, first served basis
• Preference is given to students of Hawaiian ancestry
• Only complete applications with all required documents will be considered for funding
• Documentation of student attendance & grades will be required

Required Documents

1. Student’s birth certificate (REQUIRED for every applicant)
   If student’s birth certificate doesn’t indicate Hawaiian ancestry, also provide ONE of the following:
   • Kamehameha Schools Ho‘oulu Hawaiian Data Center Certification or Letter
   • Birth certificate of a parent showing Hawaiian ancestry
   • OHA Registration Card
2. If necessary: Foster, Guardianship, Power of Attorney (POA), or Court Documents (See FAQ #13)
3. Student’s Report Card (2nd or 3rd Quarter) (For grades 6-12 ONLY)
4. Income Verification
   All students need to submit ONE of the following documents to verify household income:
   • Verification of Public Assistance (TANF and SNAP/Food Stamps) WITH Household listing
   • Most recent Federal Tax Return
   • Verification of Foster Care through certificates or letters
   • Verification of Section 8 Housing

Information for Summer School Directors and Personnel ONLY

Funding made possible by the gracious contributions of Kamehameha Schools Kaiaulu

Native Hawaiian Summer School Assistance Program (NHSSAP)
ALU LIKE, Inc., Kā Ipu Kā‘eo Department
Telephone: (808) 535-6700 | Email: NHSSAP@alulike.org