Need HELP? by Colleen Inaba

Learn more about yourself to find out what jobs and careers might suit your personality.

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Explore possible careers

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How to prepare yourself for college

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Plan for life after High School

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Start HERE!

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Attend a College Fair

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September 2025

What do you need to apply?

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For UH-System Colleges you will need the following:
- Your Social Security Number
- A copy of your Unofficial Transcript
- Residency Information
- If you are NOT a US Citizen, have a scanned copy of your Resident Alien (green) card available. (Front and back on the same document.)

If applying to a UH-System College, attend an Application HELP session!

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When: Coming Soon!

Where:

Create your FSA ID

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You and ONE parent needs to create an FSA ID. The FSA ID is your electronic signature that is used to submit your FAFSA every year. You will need your Social Security Number and a PERSONAL email in order to create your FSA ID.

FSA ID Tip Sheet

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Use this tip sheet when creating your FSA ID. Take a picture of the sheet and keep it in a safe place. You will need this information EVERY YEAR when filing the FAFSA.

Attend a Financial Aid Webinar

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Sessions will be held EVERY Wednesday beginning August 18th through the end of October.

Create your FAFSA account

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You can begin filing your FAFSA beginning October 1st for the 2025-2026 School Year. You will need a copy of your parent's 2023 taxes in order to do so.

FAFSA Resources

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More reasons to file your FAFSA

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Scholarship Lists & Websites

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What are the different types of scholarships available?

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How to write a Personal Statement for a scholarship

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How to request a transcript

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How to request a Letter of Recommendation

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What does the entire College Application Process look like?

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Interested in a career in the Military?

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ROTC Programs in College

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National Guard & Reserves

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If you do not want to work for the military FULL TIME, you can do so on a part-time basis. However, you can be deployed at any time should the need arise. If you are interested in enlisting, fill out the Google Form and Ms. Yoshioka will put you in touch with a recruiter!

Know HOW to apply!

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Every college has their own application, procedures, requirements, etc. Go to the college's website TODAY to find out!

More Application Tips

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What is an Apprenticeship?

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Apprenticeships are unique long-term training programs that allow job seekers to learn specialized skills for various trades. In Hawai‘i, there are 67 apprenticeship programs available that represent a wide variety of occupations. After completing training, an apprentice becomes a journeyworker. Journeyworkers can earn a substantially higher salary as well as pursue career goals of becoming an apprentice supervisor, contractor, or even set up your own business.

What are the minimum requirements?

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Be at least 16 years of age
Be a High School graduate or have GED
Pass an industry test for occupation
Be physically fit for occupation

Take a Career/Jog Aptitude test

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What kind of math problems will I find on an Industry test?

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You will need to pass with a minimum score of 70%.
You will need to be able to do at least the following:
Find the area
Solve fractions
Convert fractions to decimals and to feet/inches.
Pythagorean Theorem
Find volume

College & Career Visits

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