HPEAP requested authorized institutions to provide contact information for the emergency student cash grants. Below is the information received thus far. This list will be continuously updated as HPEAP receives the requested information. last updated 5/19 Chaminade University of Honolulu Students should have received an email from the university with directions to apply via an ...
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The grave effects of the coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic extend a multitude of concerns, including its impact on post-secondary education. While institutions continue to come up with their own solutions to assist students, the U.S. Department of Education is also taking measures to ease the financial burden of students, especially those with federal loans during ...
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Updated on 7/12/2019 APPLYING FOR CLOSED SCHOOL LOAN DISCHARGE: If you have a federal student loan and are unable to transfer your credits to a comparable program at another school, here is information on applying for closed school loan discharge: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/about/announcements/closed-school#loan-discharge Do I have the option for a closed school loan discharge? Yes, you may ...
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On September 17, 2018, Remington College notified students of its Honolulu Campus that it discontinued new enrollments and planned to close on February 21, 2020. The future date is to allow for a teach-out and an opportunity for current students to complete their program of study with the school. Students are expected to complete their ...
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The Higher Learning Commission approved the University of Phoenix’s teach-out plan for closing branch campuses and locations, including the downtown Honolulu campus at the Topa Financial Center on Fort Street Mall. The Commission also approved a new location in Kapolei. University of Phoenix is looking to establish the Kapolei Learning Center as its new Hawaii ...
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Aloha, The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) is the state department that oversees the newly formed Hawaii Post-secondary Education Authorization Program (HPEAP). With the recent developments involving the U.S. Department of Education delaying the implementation notice, Hawaii has sought an extension. Institutions seeking licensure may request a letter of extension from HPEAP. We ...
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A few school types that are exempt from authorization by HPEAP include: Cosmetology schools Massage schools Real estate schools Cosmetology schools must be licensed through DCCA’s Professional and Vocational Licensing (PVL) Division. You can find contact information for the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology by clicking here. Real estate schools must be approved by DCCA’s Real ...
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