HB2338: Relating To The Hawaii Community College Promise Program.

What this measure contains

Addresses the change in federal law regarding Pell Grants by amending the Hawaii Community College Promise Program (Hawaii Promise) to provide scholarships for ninety-five percent of a student's unmet direct cost need and exclude grants, scholarships, and other funding sources from the calculation of Hawaii Promise awards, thereby allowing students to apply such funds toward indirect costs, including housing, food, and other living expenses, to reduce financial barriers and support student success. Changes Hawaii Promise from being a last-dollar award. Authorizes Hawaii Promise to coordinate with federal student aid programs to maximize total financial assistance available to students. Effective 7/1/2026. (CD1)

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Official text and draft versions

• Introduced· Jan 29, 2026 · Official original ↗
• Amended· Feb 13, 2026 · Official original ↗
• Amended· Mar 23, 2026 · Official original ↗
• Amended· May 1, 2026 · Official original ↗Published after this vote

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Recorded decision and member tally

House Conference: Passed, With Amendments

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Source outcome: passed.

Yes

4

No

0

Not voting

0

Absent / excused

0

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Members listed for this decision

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