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Hawaii Community College

200 West Kawili Street
Hilo, HI 96720-4091

Contact: Admissions Office
Tel: (808) 974-7661
Fax: (808) 974-7692
Email: loeding@hawaii.edu

TTY: (808) 974-7441

WIA ELIGIBLE TRAINING PROVIDER: Yes
LONG-TERM PROGRAM(S): Yes
SHORT-TERM COURSE(S): Yes

EFFECTIVE PERIOD: Thursday, July 01, 2010 to Saturday, June 30, 2012
Note: WIA funds for training may be used only at eligible training providers for approved programs.


PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

Performance Information data is not available for the current period.

01 INTRODUCTION AND DEADLINES

Type of School
2-year public college

Deadlines for 2010-2011(Dates subject to change)
Admission to School
Fall
 Preferred Date: March 1
Final Deadline: August 1
Spring
 Final Deadline: December 1

Housing
Fall
 Preferred Date: March 1
Final Deadline: Until rooms filled
Spring
 Preferred Date: October 2
Final Deadline: Until rooms filled

Financial Aid
Fall
 Preferred Date: April 1
Final Deadline: Until funds used
Spring
 Preferred Date: March 1
Final Deadline: Until funds used

Tuition (Subject to change)
Full-time and part-time student
 Resident: $79 per semester hour
Nonresident: $272 per semester hour

Accreditation/Licensing/Approving Agency
Office of the State Approving Agency for Veteran Training
Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Types of Degrees/Certificates/Diplomas
Associate degree (2-year degree)
Certificate of achievement (1-year or more)

Accessibility to Buildings for Persons with Disabilities: Yes, 100%

Campus Map with Accessibility Features Available: Yes


02 AVERAGE ENROLLMENT PER TERM

Total: 2,682
Women: 1,581
Men: 1,073
Full-time: 1,196
Part-time: 1,328
Out-of-State: 135

New Students: 882
Women: 445
Men: 420


03 SCHOOL AND CLASS SCHEDULE

When Classes Offered: Mostly day with some night classes

Type and Length of Term: Two semesters per academic year (17-week semesters)

Summer Session: Limited undergraduate courses

04 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL AND ALTERNATIVE CREDIT PROGRAMS

Programs Offered
Cooperative Education Programs: Maximum 12 credits per program
Internships/Field Placements

Alternative Credit Accepted
For Independent Study
For College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Test and advanced placement exam


05 LIBRARY AVAILABILITY

Yes, on campus
Yes, in town


06-69 PROGRAMS OF STUDY OFFERED

Long-Term Programs Start Date End Date
3ds max 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Accounting 7/1/2008 6/30/2012
Accounting AAS 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Accounting CA 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Accounting Career Certificate Program 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Administration of Justice 7/1/2008 6/30/2012
Administration of Justice AS 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Administrative Dental Assistant 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Administrative Medical Specialist with Medical Billing and Coding 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Administrative Professional with Microsoft Certified Application Specialist Training 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Administrative Professional with Microsoft Office Specialist 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Advanced Coding for the Physicians Office 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Advanced Hospital Coding and CCS Prep 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Advanced Personal Fitness Trainer 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Agricultural/Engineering/CAD Technologies 7/1/2008 6/30/2012
Agriculture 7/1/2008 6/30/2012
Agriculture AAS 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Agriculture CA 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Architectural/Engineering/CAD Technologies AAS 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
ASP.NET Training 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Auto Body Repair & Painting 7/1/2008 6/30/2012
Auto Body Repair & Painting AAS 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Auto Body Repair & Painting CA 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
AutoCAD 2007 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
AutoCAD 2009 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Automotive Mechanics Technology AAS 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Automotive Mechanics Technology CA 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Automotive Refinish 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Basic Auto Body Repair 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Bookkeeper Career Certificate Program 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Bookkeeping the Easy Way 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Business Marketing Design 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Business Technology 7/1/2008 6/30/2012
Business Technology AAS 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Business Technology CA 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Business Technology CC 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Carpentry 7/1/2008 6/30/2012
Carpentry AAS 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Carpentry CA 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Certified Bookkeeper 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Certified Global Business Professional 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Certified National Pharmaceutical Representative 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Certified Nurse Aide 7/1/2008 6/30/2012
Certified Nurses Aide Retraining 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Certified Wedding Planner 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Chemical Plant Operations 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Cisco Certified Networking Associate 7/1/2008 6/30/2012
CiscoA CCENT Authorized Certification Training 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
CiscoA CCNA Authorized Certification Training 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
CompTIA A+ Certification 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
CompTIA Linux+/LPI Level One Certification Training 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
CompTIA Network+/Server+ Certification Training 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
CompTIA Security+ 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Computerized Office Procedures Capstone 7/1/2008 6/30/2012
Culinary Arts AAS 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Culinary Arts CA 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Culinary Arts CC 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Diesel Mechanics 7/1/2008 6/30/2012
Diesel Mechanics AAS 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Diesel Mechanics CA 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Digital Arts Certificate 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Digital Media Arts CC 7/1/2008 6/30/2012
Early Childhood Education 7/1/2008 6/30/2012
Early Childhood Education AS 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Early Childhood Education CA 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Early Childhood Education CC 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
eBusiness Certificate 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Electrical Installation & Maintenance Technology AAS 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Electrical Installation & Maintenance Technology CA 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Electronics Technology 7/1/2008 6/30/2012
English as a Second Language 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Environmental Studies 7/1/2008 6/30/2012
Farm Worker 7/1/2008 6/30/2012
Fine Arts Training 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Food Service 7/1/2008 6/30/2012
Forensic Computer Examiner 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Freight Broker/Agent Training 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Graphic Design Career Certificate Program 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Graphic Design Career Certificate Program 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Hawaii Life Styles Lawaii Track ASC 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Hawaiian Life Styles Hula Track 7/1/2008 6/30/2012
Hawaiian Life Styles Hula Track AAS 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Hawaiian Life Styles Hula Track ASC 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Hawaiian Life Styles Lawai'I Track AAS 7/1/2008 6/30/2012
Hawaiian Life Styles Mahi'ai Track AAS 7/1/2008 6/30/2012
Hawaiian Life Styles Mahiai Track ASC 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Help Desk Analyst: Tier 1 Support Specialist 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Home Inspection Certificate 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Home Inspector Career Certificate Program 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Hospitality & Tourism AAS 7/1/2008 6/30/2012
Hospitality & Tourism CA 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Hospitality & Tourism CC 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Human Resource for Healthcare Professionals 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Human Services 7/1/2008 6/30/2012
Human Services CC 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
HVAC Technician Certificate 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
ICD-10 Medical Coding: Preparation and Instruction for Implementation 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Information Technology 7/1/2008 6/30/2012
Information Technology AS 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Information Technology CA 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Interior Design 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Landscape Worker CC 7/1/2008 6/30/2012
Lean Mastery 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Liberal Arts and General Studies 7/1/2008 6/30/2012
Machine Technology AAS 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Machine Technology CA 7/1/2008 6/30/2012
Machine Technology CC 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Management for IT Professionals 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Management Training 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Marketing AAS 7/1/2008 6/30/2012
Marketing CA 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Mediation and Dispute Resolution 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Medical Billing and Coding 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Medical Coding and Billing Career Certificate Program Accelerated 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Medical Coding and Billing Career Certificate Program Comprehensive 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Medical Office Assistant 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Medical Office Assistant Career Certificate Program Accelerated 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Medical Office Assistant Career Certificate Program Comprehensive 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Medical Transcription 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Medical Transcription Career Certificate Program Accelerated 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Medical Transcription Career Certificate Program Comprehensive 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Microsoft Certified Application Specialist Training (MCAS) 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Microsoft Certified System Administrator 2003 (MCSA) 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Microsoft Certified System Administrator 2003 (MCSA+) 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Microsoft Certified System Engineer 2003 (MCSE) 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Modern Automotive Service Technician 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Multimedia Design Certificate 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Network Technology 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Non-Profit Management 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Nursing, Adult Residential Care Home Operator CC 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Nursing, Practical 7/1/2008 6/30/2012
Nursing, Practical (cohort-West Hawaii) CA 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Nursing, RN 7/1/2008 6/30/2012
Nursing, RN (cohort-West Hawaii) AS 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Oil Refinery Operations 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Optics Technology 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Paper Mill Operations 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Paralegal 7/1/2008 6/30/2012
Pay Per Click Marketing 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Payroll Practice and Management 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
PC Repair Career Certificate Program 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Personal Financial Planning 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Personal Fitness Trainer 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Pharmacy Technician 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Power Plant Operations 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Principles of Private Investigation 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Project Management 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Pulp Mill Operations 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Purchasing a Supply Chain Management 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Real Estate Salesperson's Prelicensing 7/1/2008 6/30/2012
Records Management 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) on the Web 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Search Engine Marketing 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Search Engine Optimization 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Seven Steps to Leading High Achieving Teams 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Six Sigma Blackbelt 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Six Sigma Greenbelt 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Substance Abuse Counseling 7/1/2008 6/30/2012
Substance Abuse Counseling CC 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Summer Culinary School 7/1/2008 6/30/2012
Technical Writing 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Travel Agent Training 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Tropical Forest Ecosystem & Agroforestry CA 7/1/2008 6/30/2012
Tropical Forest Ecosystem & Agroforestry Management AAS 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Various Online Courses 7/1/2008 6/30/2012
Veterinary Assistant 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Veterinary Assistant Career Certificate Program 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Video Game Art 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Video Game Design and Development 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Web Database Developer 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Webmaster 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Website Design 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Wedding Planner Career Certificate Program 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Welding & Sheet Metal AAS 9/1/2009 6/30/2012
Welding & Sheet Metal CA 7/1/2008 6/30/2012
Welding & Sheet Metal CC 9/1/2009 6/30/2012


70 BUS/PARKING

Accessible on bus route

Parking available


71 SCHOOL VISITS

Campus tours upon request

Contact: CSSC
Hawaii Community College
200 West Kawili Street
Hilo
Tel: (808) 974-7741


72 NEW STUDENT ADMISSIONS

Admission Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent (GED), or 18 years of age or older
TOEFL of 470 for international students
Tests for nursing and selected trade programs
Placement tests for math, reading, and writing

Alternate Admission Routes
None

Preference for Admitting Hawaii Residents
Yes, not more than 15% of total enrollment can be from out of state (military 'nonresidents' are included in 15%)

Assistance to Admit Special Students
Hawaiian students
Contact: CSSC
Tel: (808) 974-7741

Re-entry single parent homemakers and students with disabilities
Contact: Counseling and Support Services Center
Tel: (808) 974-7741

Underprepared students/minorities
Contact: Minority Assistance Program
Tel: (808) 974-7632


73 TRANSFER ADMISSION (IN-STATE)

GPA Required: 2.0 in comparable courses

Other Requirement(s)
Have official college transcript from previously attended schools sent directly to the Office of Admissions


74 STEPS FOR APPLYING (EXCEPT SUMMER SCHOOL OF 2- AND 4-YEAR COLLEGES)

Items to Submit
Application Form: UH System Application Form
Transcript: Optional
Application Fee: $25 for out-of-state non-residents
Can Fee Be Waived? No
Personal Recommendations: From school-related references (optional)
TB/Medical Clearance: TB and MMR (Rubeola)

Deadline: See topic 01

For More Information
Contact: Admissions
Tel: (808) 974-7661

75 GRADUATE SCHOOL

None

76 HOUSING

Off-Campus Referral Office Available
Contact: Student Housing
Tel: (808) 974-7522

On-Campus Housing
Men Only Dorm : None
Women Only Dorm : None
Coed Dorm : Yes
Upper Division Dorm : Yes
Married Student Housing : Yes, with no family
Apartments : Yes
Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities : Yes
Meal Plan Available : Yes

General Priorities to Select Students
Geographic (priority to State of Hawaii residents)

Cost Range for Room and Board: $2,231 - $2,660 per semester

Estimated Annual % Increase: Not reported


77 HOW TO APPLY FOR ON-CAMPUS HOUSING

Address for Application
Student Housing Office
University of Hawaii at Hilo
200 West Kawili Street
Hilo, HI 96720-4091

Application Fee: $10 (nonrefundable)

Deposit Required: $100 (refund less damages)

Deadline for Application: Fall: April 15; Spring: October 1 (for priority consideration)

For More Information
Contact: Student Housing
Tel: (808) 974-7522


78 AVERAGE FULL-TIME COSTS

(Subject to change)

Tuition
Resident: $1,896 (12 credits per semester)
Nonresident: $6,528 (12 credits per semester)
Fees
Resident: $103
Nonresident: $128
Books/Supplies
Resident and nonresident: $850
Room and Board
Resident and nonresident: $4,463 - $5,321 (estimate)
Personal/Transportation
Resident and nonresident: $1,500
Total Costs
Resident: $8,812
Nonresident: $13,469 - $14,327

79 AVERAGE PART-TIME COSTS

(Subject to Change)

Tuition
Resident: $79 per semester hour
Nonresident: $272 per semester hour

80 REFUND POLICY

Yes, on tuition/fees (see catalog)


81 TUITION EXEMPTIONS

Some members of faculty and staff
Members of US military reserves (including National Guard) who are in troop units and reserves of Hawaii (classified students who are Hawaii residents only)
Legally blind students

Resident tuition rates to persons of Hawaiian ancestry, regardless of place of residence: No

For More Information
Contact: CSSC Counselor
Tel: (808) 974-7741
Or: Financial Aids
Tel: (808) 974-7660


82 TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID OFFERED

Grants
 Pell Grant
Supplementary Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
Hawaii Student Incentive Grant (HSIG) (may not be continued)
Hawaii State Tuition Waiver (may be limited)
Loans
 Stafford Student Loan (formerly GSL)
Parents Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
Employment
 College Work-Study
State funded employment (student workers)
Scholarships From This School Based on Need
 Other Scholarships From This School
For More Information
Contact: Financial Aid Office
Tel: (808) 974-7660


83 HOW TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID

Required Forms
Financial Aid Form (FAF)
 Preferred Date: See topic 01
School's Application
 Preferred Date: See topic 01
Others (When Applicable)
 Application form for specific financial aid program

For More Information
Contact: Financial Aid Coordinator
Tel: (808) 974-7660

Note: Selective Service Registration is required of males ages 18-25 to receive Federal and State Student Financial Aid.

84 SERVICES FOR ALL STUDENTS

Orientation for New/Transfer Students
Contact: Counselor
Tel: (808) 974-7741

Academic Advising
Contact: The major's division office
Or: Counseling and Support Services Center
Tel: (808) 974-7741/7742 or (808) 974-7663

Counseling
Educational, Personal, and Career Counseling
Contact: Counseling and Support Services Center
Tel: (808) 974-7741/7742

Financial Aid Counseling
Contact: Financial Aid Office
Student Services Building
Tel: (808) 974-7660

Career Exploration
Student Employment Service
Contact: Counseling and Support Services Center
Tel: (808) 974-7742

Learning Center and Related Service
Contact: Guy Kimura, Learning Center
Tel: (808) 974-7503

Services for Displaced Homemakers
Contact: Counseling and Support Services Center
Tel: (808) 974-7742

Services for International Students
Contact: Minority Assistance Program
Admissions/Counseling Office
Tel: (808) 974-7632

Services for Low-Income/Economically Disadvantaged Students/Welfare Recipients
Contact: Haawi Kokua Program
Student Support Services
Tel: (808) 974-7741

Services for Veterans
Contact: David Loeding
Tel: (808) 974-7662

Services for Students with Disabilities
Registration assistance
Early registration
Auxiliary aids/assistive technology
Accessible buildings/facilities on campus
Interpreters for the deaf/hard-of-hearing
Tutorial service
Academic counseling
Testing accommodations
Accessible parking
Contact: Haawi Kokua Program
Tel: (808) 974-7741
Or: Dean of Student Services
Tel: (808) 974-7658


Last Updated: Thursday, July 08, 2010