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Financial Aid and Scholarships

Financial Aid and Scholarships
2025-2026 FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION

Financial Aid

The Financial Aid Office manages the process of distributing federal and institutional financial aid to eligible students. Please review the detailed information below or contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@chaminade.edu or 808-735-4780 to speak with a counselor. Walk-in counseling is available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Appointments are available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The Financial Aid Office is located at Ching Hall, 3140 Waialae Ave. Honolulu, HI 96816. More detailed information can be found on our website: https://chaminade.edu/financial-aid/

Federal Financial Aid

Students enrolled in a degree-seeking program may be eligible for Federal Pell, FSEOG, or TEACH grants, Federal Direct Student Loans, Federal PLUS Loans, and/or Federal Work-Study based on submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA can be filed for the upcoming academic year online beginning in late autumn at www.studentaid.gov. The FAFSA calculates the “Estimated Family Contribution” (EFC), which is used to determine a student's financial aid eligibility. The “Cost of Attendance” (COA) includes tuition, fees, room and board, books, supplies, personal expenses, and transportation. To qualify for federal financial aid, students must be United States citizens or eligible non-citizens, have not defaulted on a prior student loan or owe a refund on a previous educational grant, and have registered with the selective service (generally applied to United States males ages 18 to 25). Continued eligibility for federal financial aid is based on the submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually and maintaining satisfactory academic progress.

Institutional Merit-Based Scholarships and Need Grants

First-year and transfer applicants admitted to a full-time degree-seeking program will automatically be considered for a merit-based scholarship. Scholarships range in value and are awarded based on the student’s academic profile. The institutional scholarships are renewable each year, provided the student meets the criteria for satisfactory academic progress. First-year admitted applicants with demonstrated financial need may qualify for a need-based institutional grant. The need-based grants are renewable each year, provided the student meets the criteria for satisfactory academic progress. If the student’s demonstrated financial need changes based on data provided by the FAFSA submission, the grant's value may be increased or decreased accordingly.

Chaminade Scholars Program

First-year applicants admitted to a full-time degree program may be eligible to receive a Chaminade Scholars Program scholarship. Chaminade Scholars are selected based on academic achievement (minimum high school GPA of 3.0) and are graduates of a Marianist High School in the U.S., a Catholic High School in the U.S., Guam, or Saipan, or are members of a Catholic Parish in the Diocese of Honolulu, Guam, or American Samoa. Recipients are eligible for a 50% to 75% tuition scholarship and are expected to fully participate in community service activities for a minimum of 20 hours per semester. The Religious Scholarships are renewable annually if the recipient maintains satisfactory academic progress and meets the community service requirement. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually at www.studentaid.gov. Applications are available annually on the university's website.

Donor Funded Merit and Need-Based Scholarships

Donor-funded endowed and restricted scholarships range in value and are awarded to eligible active degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate students. In addition to the student’s academic profile, other criteria for receiving a donor-funded scholarship may vary based on the individual donor's wishes. Scholarships are awarded year-to-year based on funding and the recipient's continued eligibility. Recipients of a need-based donor scholarship must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually. Applications are available annually on the university's website.

Athletic Scholarships - NCAA Division II Sports

Scholarships are available for the following NCAA II Sports and are awarded by the respective coach of each team:

  • Basketball: Men’s and Women’s

  • Soccer: Men’s and Women’s

  • Cross Country: Men’s and Women’s

  • Volleyball: Women’s

  • Softball: Women’s

  • Tennis: Women’s

  • Golf: Men’s

  • Baseball: Men's

Compliance with PL 116-315 Section 1015

Chaminade University of Honolulu complies with Chapter 36 of Title 38 U.S.C. § 3672(b)(2)(A) and 3675(b)(4), which requires accredited institutions to be eligible for and participate in the Federal Student Aid program under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to be eligible to receive GI Bill® funds.

College Financing Plan PL 116-315, Section 1018

Chaminade University complies with Public Law 116-315, Section 1018. VA beneficiaries are provided a College Financing Plan displaying their chosen educational program's various costs and financial aid options. Contact the financial aid office or the School Certifying Official for additional information.