Hawaii Pacific University is a private, nonprofit university on Oahu with a diverse offering of degrees, certifications and professional development courses.
HGEA members are eligible for:
- Application fee waiver
- 40% discount on select undergraduate tuition and 30% off on select graduate tuition
- No application fee ($55 value)
- Dedicated support, hpu.edu/partnership
This discount is valid for newly enrolled applicants and current or continuing HPU students who are also HGEA members. Discount is not retroactive and does not apply to family of HGEA members.
Admissions Process for HGEA Members:
1. Complete the request for application fee waiver form. An HPU admissions counselor will contact you to complete the waiver process and answer initial questions.
2. Complete the online application.
3. Submit all required supplemental documents.
4. Review and decision process:
- HPU will take about 10-14 business days to review an application. Certain programs may require longer processing times.
- A decision letter will be mailed/emailed to the addresses provided in the application.
5. Verification of HGEA membership (only if accepted):
- Request a membership verification from HGEA by emailing membership@hgea.org at least five weeks prior to the start of the semester.
- HGEA staff will complete the verification form and submit to HPU. You will be sent a confirmation of the submittal.
- Members are required to resubmit for verification each academic year. Current or continuing HPU students newly employed or a new member of a HPU partner organization must complete the form prior to the start of semester.
