The University of Hawai\u02bbi at M\u0101noa does not participate in the Running Start program.<\/p>\n
Eligibility Requirements<\/h2>\n
Any public high school and charter school student is considered to be eligible if they meet campus admissions requirements, attend a public (HIDOE) or charter school within the state of Hawai\u02bbi, and are under the age of 21 as of September 1st of the school year in which the college course is taken.<\/p>\n
Students must also fulfill and comply with college campus requirements such as:<\/h4>\n\n- Completing admissions forms\/applications<\/li>\n
- Meeting admissions requirements and\/or deadlines<\/li>\n
- Receiving satisfactory scores on appropriate Math and English placement tests or equivalent satisfactory scores using \u00a0alternative measures of placement<\/li>\n
- Providing evidence of TB and MMR immunization requirements (typically only required for home-schooled students)<\/li>\n
- Paying for college tuition and fees<\/li>\n
- Maintaining acceptable academic standing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
GEAR UP Running Start Scholarship Details<\/h2>\n![\"logo-gear-up\"](\"\/dualcredit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/logo-gear-up-150x150.gif\")
GEAR UP Hawai\u2018i supports low-income students\u2019 participation in the Running Start program (available at 9 of the 10 University of Hawai\u02bbi campuses) by providing support for tuition, fees, and books. GEAR UP Hawai\u2018i offers GEAR UP Running Start Scholarships to Hawai\u2018i public high school students who are economically disadvantaged (defined as receiving free lunch, reduced lunch, or the equivalent for schools not participating in the National School Lunch Program, or as participating in the Supplemental Assistance for Needy Families \u2013 SNAP \u2013 or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families \u2013 TANF \u2013 program).<\/div>\n\n <\/p>\n
GEAR UP Running Start Scholarships cover the cost of tuition, fees, and required textbooks for one 3 or 4 credit class. (Please note that the scholarship may only be used for 4 credits if the course is designated as a 4 credit class or if there is a one-credit lab that must be taken concurrently with a 3 credit class.) The scholarship is valid only for one semester – the semester listed on the scholarship award letter and voucher. Eligible students can apply for scholarships for more semesters; additional scholarships for students who have already received a GEAR UP Running Start Scholarship for a previous term will be provided if funding is available. The scholarship award is conditional upon verification of socioeconomic status by the Hawai\u2018i State Department of Education, as well as admission to the University of Hawai\u2018i campus you are planning to attend. Please note that scholarship funding is only available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents; international students are not eligible for scholarship funding. Priority awards are given to students who are economically disadvantaged and who have not received prior Running Start Scholarship funding from GEAR UP.<\/p>\n
Please note that there have recently been modifications made to the dual credit application in the hopes that it will be easier for students to apply for a GEAR UP Running Start Scholarship.\u00a0 Starting in the Summer 2022 term, students will only need to answer one question to apply for the scholarship.\u00a0 Under the GEAR UP Running Start Scholarship portion of the dual credit application, eligible students should select “Yes” under the “I meet all of the(se) eligibility requirements and would like to be considered for a GEAR UP Running Start Scholarship” and submit their dual application form online prior to the scholarship deadline for the semester.<\/p>\n
Students who apply for the GEAR UP Running Start scholarship will be contacted via email approximately 2-3 weeks after the scholarship deadline.\u00a0 Students will be notified if they have been awarded or denied a scholarship along with further instructions and information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Receipt of a GEAR UP Running Start Scholarship is dependent on funding availability.\u00a0 GEAR UP Running Start Scholarships will NOT be available after the Summer 2026 term.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\nRunning Start FAQs<\/h2>\nEligibility Questions<\/a><\/h3>\n\nQ: Can a home-schooled student participate in the Running Start program?<\/h4>\n
Home-schooled students have the option to participate in college credit opportunities. We encourage all home-schooled students to check with the specific University of Hawai\u02bdi campus for their admission policies and eligibility requirements, as they may differ by campus.<\/p>\n
Q: Can a private school student participate in the Running Start program?<\/h4>\n
Running Start is mandated by the State of Hawai\u02bdi and is a partnership between the Hawai\u02bdi State Department of Education and University of Hawai\u02bdi System. Students from private schools may be able to obtain similar results by enrolling in an Early Admit Program if their high school principal is willing to award high school credit. For more information about \u201cEarly Admit\u201d programs, please contact the University of Hawai\u02bdi campus where you wish to enroll.<\/p>\n
Q: Can a second year senior participate in Running Start?<\/h4>\n
Yes.<\/p>\n
Q: May a student expelled from high school participate in Running Start?<\/h4>\n
No.<\/p>\n
Q: Are there any exceptions to Running Start eligibility?<\/h4>\n
No.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
College Registration & Enrollment Questions<\/a><\/h3>\n\nIs there a registration deadline for Running Start?<\/h4>\n
Yes. Students should check with their high school counselor and the UH campus Running Start counselor\/contact for information about applicable deadlines.<\/p>\n
Q: Can a student withdraw from a college class through Running Start without the permission of the high school?<\/h4>\n
Technically, yes; however, in order to plan for high school graduation, the student should discuss their plan to withdraw with their high school counselor.<\/p>\n
Q: How do I know which classes I can take and which classes I am qualified\/eligible for?<\/h4>\n
Please meet with your UH campus Running Start counselor for an advising session before completing your Dual Credit Application and before registration begins.\u00a0 Your Running Start counselor can advise you on which classes you are eligible for and\/or can advise you on how to qualify.<\/p>\n
Q: How do I know which classes will apply to the degree\/career I am interested in?<\/h4>\n
Please meet with your UH campus Running Start counselor for an advising session before completing your Dual Credit Application and before registration begins.\u00a0 Your Running Start counselor can advise you on which classes align with your intended major and\/or career pathway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Accommodation Questions<\/a><\/h3>\n
GEAR UP Running Start Scholarship Details<\/h2>\nGEAR UP Hawai\u2018i supports low-income students\u2019 participation in the Running Start program (available at 9 of the 10 University of Hawai\u02bbi campuses) by providing support for tuition, fees, and books. GEAR UP Hawai\u2018i offers GEAR UP Running Start Scholarships to Hawai\u2018i public high school students who are economically disadvantaged (defined as receiving free lunch, reduced lunch, or the equivalent for schools not participating in the National School Lunch Program, or as participating in the Supplemental Assistance for Needy Families \u2013 SNAP \u2013 or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families \u2013 TANF \u2013 program).<\/div>\n\n <\/p>\n
GEAR UP Running Start Scholarships cover the cost of tuition, fees, and required textbooks for one 3 or 4 credit class. (Please note that the scholarship may only be used for 4 credits if the course is designated as a 4 credit class or if there is a one-credit lab that must be taken concurrently with a 3 credit class.) The scholarship is valid only for one semester – the semester listed on the scholarship award letter and voucher. Eligible students can apply for scholarships for more semesters; additional scholarships for students who have already received a GEAR UP Running Start Scholarship for a previous term will be provided if funding is available. The scholarship award is conditional upon verification of socioeconomic status by the Hawai\u2018i State Department of Education, as well as admission to the University of Hawai\u2018i campus you are planning to attend. Please note that scholarship funding is only available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents; international students are not eligible for scholarship funding. Priority awards are given to students who are economically disadvantaged and who have not received prior Running Start Scholarship funding from GEAR UP.<\/p>\n
Please note that there have recently been modifications made to the dual credit application in the hopes that it will be easier for students to apply for a GEAR UP Running Start Scholarship.\u00a0 Starting in the Summer 2022 term, students will only need to answer one question to apply for the scholarship.\u00a0 Under the GEAR UP Running Start Scholarship portion of the dual credit application, eligible students should select “Yes” under the “I meet all of the(se) eligibility requirements and would like to be considered for a GEAR UP Running Start Scholarship” and submit their dual application form online prior to the scholarship deadline for the semester.<\/p>\n
Students who apply for the GEAR UP Running Start scholarship will be contacted via email approximately 2-3 weeks after the scholarship deadline.\u00a0 Students will be notified if they have been awarded or denied a scholarship along with further instructions and information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Receipt of a GEAR UP Running Start Scholarship is dependent on funding availability.\u00a0 GEAR UP Running Start Scholarships will NOT be available after the Summer 2026 term.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\nRunning Start FAQs<\/h2>\nEligibility Questions<\/a><\/h3>\n\nQ: Can a home-schooled student participate in the Running Start program?<\/h4>\n
Home-schooled students have the option to participate in college credit opportunities. We encourage all home-schooled students to check with the specific University of Hawai\u02bdi campus for their admission policies and eligibility requirements, as they may differ by campus.<\/p>\n
Q: Can a private school student participate in the Running Start program?<\/h4>\n
Running Start is mandated by the State of Hawai\u02bdi and is a partnership between the Hawai\u02bdi State Department of Education and University of Hawai\u02bdi System. Students from private schools may be able to obtain similar results by enrolling in an Early Admit Program if their high school principal is willing to award high school credit. For more information about \u201cEarly Admit\u201d programs, please contact the University of Hawai\u02bdi campus where you wish to enroll.<\/p>\n
Q: Can a second year senior participate in Running Start?<\/h4>\n
Yes.<\/p>\n
Q: May a student expelled from high school participate in Running Start?<\/h4>\n
No.<\/p>\n
Q: Are there any exceptions to Running Start eligibility?<\/h4>\n
No.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
College Registration & Enrollment Questions<\/a><\/h3>\n\nIs there a registration deadline for Running Start?<\/h4>\n
Yes. Students should check with their high school counselor and the UH campus Running Start counselor\/contact for information about applicable deadlines.<\/p>\n
Q: Can a student withdraw from a college class through Running Start without the permission of the high school?<\/h4>\n
Technically, yes; however, in order to plan for high school graduation, the student should discuss their plan to withdraw with their high school counselor.<\/p>\n
Q: How do I know which classes I can take and which classes I am qualified\/eligible for?<\/h4>\n
Please meet with your UH campus Running Start counselor for an advising session before completing your Dual Credit Application and before registration begins.\u00a0 Your Running Start counselor can advise you on which classes you are eligible for and\/or can advise you on how to qualify.<\/p>\n
Q: How do I know which classes will apply to the degree\/career I am interested in?<\/h4>\n
Please meet with your UH campus Running Start counselor for an advising session before completing your Dual Credit Application and before registration begins.\u00a0 Your Running Start counselor can advise you on which classes align with your intended major and\/or career pathway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Accommodation Questions<\/a><\/h3>\n
GEAR UP Hawai\u2018i supports low-income students\u2019 participation in the Running Start program (available at 9 of the 10 University of Hawai\u02bbi campuses) by providing support for tuition, fees, and books. GEAR UP Hawai\u2018i offers GEAR UP Running Start Scholarships to Hawai\u2018i public high school students who are economically disadvantaged (defined as receiving free lunch, reduced lunch, or the equivalent for schools not participating in the National School Lunch Program, or as participating in the Supplemental Assistance for Needy Families \u2013 SNAP \u2013 or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families \u2013 TANF \u2013 program).<\/div>\n<\/p>\n
GEAR UP Running Start Scholarships cover the cost of tuition, fees, and required textbooks for one 3 or 4 credit class. (Please note that the scholarship may only be used for 4 credits if the course is designated as a 4 credit class or if there is a one-credit lab that must be taken concurrently with a 3 credit class.) The scholarship is valid only for one semester – the semester listed on the scholarship award letter and voucher. Eligible students can apply for scholarships for more semesters; additional scholarships for students who have already received a GEAR UP Running Start Scholarship for a previous term will be provided if funding is available. The scholarship award is conditional upon verification of socioeconomic status by the Hawai\u2018i State Department of Education, as well as admission to the University of Hawai\u2018i campus you are planning to attend. Please note that scholarship funding is only available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents; international students are not eligible for scholarship funding. Priority awards are given to students who are economically disadvantaged and who have not received prior Running Start Scholarship funding from GEAR UP.<\/p>\n
Please note that there have recently been modifications made to the dual credit application in the hopes that it will be easier for students to apply for a GEAR UP Running Start Scholarship.\u00a0 Starting in the Summer 2022 term, students will only need to answer one question to apply for the scholarship.\u00a0 Under the GEAR UP Running Start Scholarship portion of the dual credit application, eligible students should select “Yes” under the “I meet all of the(se) eligibility requirements and would like to be considered for a GEAR UP Running Start Scholarship” and submit their dual application form online prior to the scholarship deadline for the semester.<\/p>\n
Students who apply for the GEAR UP Running Start scholarship will be contacted via email approximately 2-3 weeks after the scholarship deadline.\u00a0 Students will be notified if they have been awarded or denied a scholarship along with further instructions and information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Receipt of a GEAR UP Running Start Scholarship is dependent on funding availability.\u00a0 GEAR UP Running Start Scholarships will NOT be available after the Summer 2026 term.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Home-schooled students have the option to participate in college credit opportunities. We encourage all home-schooled students to check with the specific University of Hawai\u02bdi campus for their admission policies and eligibility requirements, as they may differ by campus.<\/p>\n Running Start is mandated by the State of Hawai\u02bdi and is a partnership between the Hawai\u02bdi State Department of Education and University of Hawai\u02bdi System. Students from private schools may be able to obtain similar results by enrolling in an Early Admit Program if their high school principal is willing to award high school credit. For more information about \u201cEarly Admit\u201d programs, please contact the University of Hawai\u02bdi campus where you wish to enroll.<\/p>\n Yes.<\/p>\n No.<\/p>\n No.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Yes. Students should check with their high school counselor and the UH campus Running Start counselor\/contact for information about applicable deadlines.<\/p>\n Technically, yes; however, in order to plan for high school graduation, the student should discuss their plan to withdraw with their high school counselor.<\/p>\n Please meet with your UH campus Running Start counselor for an advising session before completing your Dual Credit Application and before registration begins.\u00a0 Your Running Start counselor can advise you on which classes you are eligible for and\/or can advise you on how to qualify.<\/p>\n Please meet with your UH campus Running Start counselor for an advising session before completing your Dual Credit Application and before registration begins.\u00a0 Your Running Start counselor can advise you on which classes align with your intended major and\/or career pathway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nRunning Start FAQs<\/h2>\n
Eligibility Questions<\/a><\/h3>\n
Q: Can a home-schooled student participate in the Running Start program?<\/h4>\n
Q: Can a private school student participate in the Running Start program?<\/h4>\n
Q: Can a second year senior participate in Running Start?<\/h4>\n
Q: May a student expelled from high school participate in Running Start?<\/h4>\n
Q: Are there any exceptions to Running Start eligibility?<\/h4>\n
College Registration & Enrollment Questions<\/a><\/h3>\n
Is there a registration deadline for Running Start?<\/h4>\n
Q: Can a student withdraw from a college class through Running Start without the permission of the high school?<\/h4>\n
Q: How do I know which classes I can take and which classes I am qualified\/eligible for?<\/h4>\n
Q: How do I know which classes will apply to the degree\/career I am interested in?<\/h4>\n
Accommodation Questions<\/a><\/h3>\n