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HiNet Program
About the Program
The HiNET Program (Hawaii Nutrition, Employment, and Training) is a federally funded program designed to help remove barriers and provide students with access to education and skills-training opportunities, so they can earn a living wage and achieve financial independence. Honolulu Community College offers this program in partnership with the State of Hawai‘i and other service providers to deliver assistance and support for college and workforce training. We will advise you on job training or retraining courses. Other service providers will provide you with support to cover transportation, childcare, books, uniforms and school supplies and job search assistance.
Students who qualify may be eligible to receive:
- Tuition Assistance
- Assistance with Books and Mandatory Fees (funds pending)
- Service Learning
- Workforce Training
- Educational Advising, Academic Coaching and Personal Support
- Support Services such as:
- Bus Pass
- Gas Money
- Tutoring
- Emergency Costs
- Employment Advising
- Uniforms
- Career Coaching
- Job Search Assistance
- Resume Writing
- Supplemental Instruction
Are you eligible?
- You are a student at a Honolulu Community College, enrolled in a workforce program.
- You are currently receiving or qualify for SNAP (We can help you apply.)
- You are ready and willing to work once training is complete.
Three Ways to Apply
- Complete the on-line Quick Inquiry form at hinethawaii.org
- Call the HINET office at (808) 844-2391 to request an application form by mail.
- Pick-up an application at Honolulu Community College, Building 7, Room 319
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
About the Program
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a federal program funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and administered at the federal level through its Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) department. The SNAP program provides crucial food and nutritional support to qualifying low-income and needy households, and those making the transition from welfare to self-sufficiency.
State agencies administer the program at the state and local levels, including determination of eligibility and monthly allotments. In Hawaii, this service is provided by the Department of Human Services (DHS) Benefit, Employment & Support Services Division (BESSD).
Are you eligible?
- You must be a resident of the State of Hawai’i to be eligible for money and/or SNAP benefits.
[ABOVE: Are there other eligibility requirements?]
How to Apply
- Apply for SNAP online
- Download the SNAP application (PDF) and submit it to a processing center. View list of Oahu Processing Centers
Get in Touch
Campus HINET Office
Bldg. 7, Room 319
Phone:
Hours: M–F, 8:00 am–4:30 pm
hinethawaii.org
