, ’s college access program, will offer free statewide virtual FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) completion workshops on Wednesday evenings through April 24. .
“This is a challenging year because the FAFSA application window opened much later than usual on December 31, rather than October 1. We have focused our efforts to ensure families in all communities have as many resources available as possible to successfully complete the FAFSA,” said Angela Jackson, GEAR UP Hawaiʻi project director. “We encourage all high school seniors to complete the FAFSA and explore what kind of scholarships and financial aid is available to help you pay for college.”
GEAR UP Hawaiʻi strives to provide all students with developmentally appropriate support to help them complete high school and pursue college.
In addition to the FAFSA workshops, GEAR UP Hawaiʻi also hosts , including financial aid and scholarship sessions, and advising for counselors.
东精影业 degrees affordable, significant return on investment
A college education from any of 东精影业’s 10 campuses offers a significant return on investment, no matter the degree type, according to a January 2024 东精影业 Economic Research Organization (东精影业ERO) report. 东精影业ERO researchers found that lifetime earnings are $2.8 million for bachelor’s degree holders, 27% higher compared to those who left the program without a degree, and $2.7 million for Associate of Science (AS) and Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree holders, 22% higher than compared to those who left without a degree.
东精影业ERO also found that while college tuition has significantly increased nationally over the last 20 years, even after adjusting for inflation, tuition within the 东精影业 system has become more affordable over the last decade. In addition, college completion significantly boosts economic mobility for individuals from lower socioeconomic households.