Apply for Kipona Scholarship

How to apply

The Kipona Scholarship provides need-based financial assistance and is open to eligible students attending participating private schools in Hawai‘i.

Verify eligibility

Please verify that you meet the requirements if you are a new or returning applicant. See eligibility information further down on this page.

Apply online

Complete the online application through FACTS and pay an application fee of $35.

The application for the 2022-2023 school year is closed.

Upload financial documentation

We require that you submit both your 2020 signed federal income tax return along with any applicable tax schedules and any non-taxable income document listed on your application (if applicable).

Submit student’s school year 2020-2021 final report card

Complete testing administered by KS (for new applicants only)

Students will be notified of their testing between October and December.

Await your decision letter

Kamehameha Schools decision letters will be emailed starting March 2022.

The FACTS Grant & Aid application is a family application. One application can be used to apply to multiple students in the household for multiple Prek-12 financial aid and scholarship programs.

Yes, returning students must reapply annually for financial aid consideration.

FACTS Grant & Aid is the third party vendor used to process KS Preschool through Grade 12 financial aid and scholarship applications.

Yes, the non-refundable application fee is $35.00 and payable to FACTS Grant & Aid. All fees are paid through the online application process.

KS offers a limited number of fee waivers for qualified students.

Birth parents are required to complete a FACTS Grant & Aid application. See general requirement below:

Birth parents in same household – Birth parents complete one application and provide their contact and financial information.
Birth parents live in separate households: Each birth parent is required to submit a FACTS Grant & Aid application.

Custodial parent may submit an explanation of circumstances to help KS understand the current family situation with the whereabouts of a birth parent. The explanation of circumstances will be reviewed, and additional information may be requested.

Yes, you may log back in to the FACTS Grant & Aid system and complete the application by the program deadline.

No, any circumstances that occur after the program deadline will not be honored.

No, you do not need to create a new account. You can apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships using your current FACTS login information.

Parent(s) may select program applying to in section number five of the application process. Upon school selection you will be asked to select program (or Organization) you are applying to. Check boxes for program must be selected for KS to view your application.

You can apply to only one scholarship program in FACTS. However, if the applicant is born in 2017, applicant may be considered for both programs. Send a written request to KSRC (ksrc@ksbe.edu) for participation in both programs.

Yes, current recipients must reapply annually for scholarship consideration.

See this general list of required documents:

2020 signed federal income tax return and all schedules
Any non-taxable income document listed on your application
- Public assistance (TANF, SNAP, etc.)
- Social Security benefits
- Workers’ compensation
- Child support
Court-approved custody documentation
Ward of State documentation
New Applicants only: School Year 2020-21 Final Report

You may upload your documents directly to your application.

You will receive a confirmation email confirming receipt of your application and/or required documents within 24 hours of submission.

FACTS Grant & Aid or KS will send an email and/or phone call notification if your application is incomplete.

Yes, feel free to come in to a Resource Center near you. Please complete the appointment scheduler to lock in a date/time: bookings.ksbe.edu/ksrc.

Our PreK-12 Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs are need based. FACTS Grant & Aid uses the information you provide on your application and supporting documents to calculate your financial need. The need is the estimated amount your family will need to support your student’s education.

Because school costs and family situations vary considerably, there is no specific income limit that determines eligibility. We encourage everyone to apply if you feel you cannot meet your educational expenses.

Kipona service hours have been waived for the school year to alleviate the anxiety families are facing with the uncertainty of COVID-19. ‘Ohana are not required to update the Ho‘oulu Kaiāulu Parent Portal (HKPP).

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