University of Hawaii - Manoa

University of Hawaii - Manoa is a 4-year, public university located in Honolulu, HI. Students at University of Hawaii - Manoa can enroll in bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and certificate degree programs.

University of Hawaii - Manoa Military & Veteran Support Programs

UH-Manoa offers the following veteran and military support programs: 

• UH-Manoa has GI Bill approved programs
• Has a Student Veterans of America chapter
• Does not offer credit for military experience
• Awards credit for the CLEP exam
• Approved for Tuition Assistance
• UH-Manoa is a Yellow Ribbon school
• UH-Manoa is a MyCAA approved school

Is University of Hawaii - Manoa a GI Bill approved school?

Yes, UH-Manoa is a GI Bill approved school.  However, you will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by the GI Bill.  For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Is University of Hawaii - Manoa a Yellow Ribbon school?

UH-Manoa is a Yellow Ribbon school.

Eligible military and veteran students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero tuition costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is 100% covered by the Yellow Ribbon. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Does University of Hawaii - Manoa offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?

UH-Manoa offers Yellow Ribbon funding for master’s programs.  

Eligible students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket.  You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred advanced degree program is in fact covered by the Yellow Ribbon. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

What are University of Hawaii - Manoa’s tuition rates for military and veterans?

UH-Manoa’s tuition rate for active military does exceed the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour. This means that the student may have out-of-pocket costs.  

Military tuition assistance pays the cost of tuition and additional fees for most active duty service members. Each service branch determines eligibility criteria.  All Active Duty Service Members (including Guard and Reserve) must contact their Education Service Officer (ESO) or Education Counselor within your branch of service prior to enrolling in any college or university.

For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

What are University of Hawaii - Manoa’s online tuition rates for military and veterans?

UH-Manoa’s tuition rate for active military does exceed the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour.  This means that the student may have out-of-pocket costs.  

Military tuition assistance pays the cost of tuition and additional fees for most active duty service members. Each service branch determines eligibility criteria.  All Active Duty Service Members (including Guard and Reserve) must contact their Education Service Officer (ESO) or Education Counselor within your branch of service prior to enrolling in any college or university.

For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Does University of Hawaii - Manoa offer online degree programs?

Yes, UH-Manoa offers online degree programs. 

Is University of Hawaii - Manoa approved for Tuition Assistance?

Yes, UH-Manoa is approved for Tuition Assistance.  

Eligible students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket.  You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by Tuition Assistance.  For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Does University of Hawaii - Manoa offer master’s programs covered by Tuition Assistance?

Yes, UH-Manoa has master’s degree programs covered by Tuition Assistance funding.  

Eligible active military students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by the Yellow Ribbon. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Is University of Hawaii - Manoa a MyCAA school?

Yes, UH-Manoa is a Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) approved school.  For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Message from University of Hawaii - Manoa

Founded in 1907, the University of Hawaii at Manoa is the flagship campus of the University of Hawaii System. A destination of choice, students and faculty come from across the nation and the world to take advantage of UH Manoa's unique research opportunities, diverse community, nationally-ranked Division I athletics program, and beautiful landscape.

Consistently ranked a "best value" among U.S. colleges and universities, our students get a great education and have a unique multicultural global experience in a Hawaiian place of learning, truly like no place else on earth.