Veteran Student

How to Apply

Complete the Online Application

We are excited to have you join our Honolulu Community College (HonCC) ‘ohana! HonCC is an approved institution of higher learning for education and training under the Veterans Educational Assistance Act, the Veterans Readjustment Act, and the Dependants Educational Act. 

If you are applying to HonCC for the first time, complete the Online Application. You can also check out our application video for tips. Note: Login required for online application. If this is your first time applying, you must create an account.

The deadline to submit your online application is:

• Fall term: August 1
• Spring term: December 15
• Summer term: May 1

For questions or further assistance with the online application, please contact Liaison at support@applyuhcc.myliaison.com. They can also be reached by phone at (617) 729-2913. Please note that Liaison is located in Boston; they are six hours ahead of Hawai’i Standard Time.

Application Fee

There is no application fee for Hawai‘i Residents, Veterans (separated no more than 3 years from the military at the beginning of the term), or active duty Military or eligible Military Dependent Stationed in Hawai‘i.

There is a non-refundable $25 application fee for non-Hawai‘i residents. Learn more about Residency for Tuition Purposes.

Military Non-Resident Exemption

Military and Veterans can apply for Non-Resident Exemption:

To apply for the Military Non-Resident Exemption, submit the following:

1. Submit a copy of Military Orders (additional documents may be requested if needed)
2. Command Sponsorship (for dependents not listed on the military orders)

To apply for the Veteran Non-Resident Exemption, submit the following:

1. Submit a copy of DD-214 (to be eligible for the VA non-resident exemption, you cannot have been separated from the military for more than 3 years at the beginning of the term)
2. Submit completed Veteran Exemption Form (internal Admissions Office form)

Next Steps

Once you submit your online application, please review your steps to register.