HB 2338: UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII; HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROMISE PROGRAM
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: House
- Latest Version Date: 2026-02-13
Current Status:
In Progress
(2026-03-12: The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 03-16-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
Version:
Amends the Hawaii Community College Promise Program (Hawaii promise) to exclude grants, scholarships, and other funding sources from the calculation of Hawaii promise awards, allowing students to apply such funds toward indirect costs, including housing, food, and other living expenses, to reduce financial barriers and support student success. Addresses the change in federal law regarding Pell Grants. Changes Hawaii promise from being a last-dollar award. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Discussed in Hearing
3MINFeb 25, 2026
House Standing Committee on Finance
30SECFeb 25, 2026
House Standing Committee on Finance
5MINFeb 6, 2026
House Standing Committee on Education
5MINFeb 6, 2026
House Standing Committee on Higher Education
33SECFeb 6, 2026
House Standing Committee on Education
33SECFeb 6, 2026