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HRS §304A-503

Creating a financial aid program for needy students

This section creates the Hawaii opportunity program in education (HOPE) at the University of Hawaii. The program helps students who need money for school, especially those from groups that are not well represented at the university. The university is encouraged to waive tuition and get private donations to support these students.

The statute, as written — Hawaii opportunity program in education

There is established the Hawaii opportunity program in education (HOPE) to be placed within the University of Hawaii for administrative purposes to support financially needy students, with priority given to students from ethnic groups that are underrepresented in the student population of the university. The university is encouraged to provide tuition waivers and seek private donations for scholarship support for HOPE students.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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