Hawai‘i Pacific University

Hawai‘i Pacific University (HPU) is a 4-year, private university located in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. Students at Hawai‘i Pacific University earn associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees.

Hawai‘i Pacific University is located in downtown Honolulu on the island of O‘ahu and is the state’s largest private nonprofit university. Established in 1965, HPU is home to more than 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students from Hawai‘i, the mainland, and more than 100 countries around the world. 

The university offers 33 undergraduate programs, 18 graduate programs and 3 doctoral programs. HPU has been named “Hawai‘i’s Best University” (Wallethub.com, 2019) and the most diverse private nonprofit university in the country (the Chronicle of Higher Education, 2016). HPU alumni, numbering 45,000-plus worldwide, also enjoy the highest median salary among graduates of all universities in the state (Guidetoonlineschools.com, 2019).

Hawai‘i Pacific University’s Military & Veteran Support Programs

Hawai‘i Pacific University offers the following veteran and military support programs: 

• Hawai‘i Pacific University has GI Bill approved programs
• Has a Student Veterans of America chapter
• Offers credit for military experience
• Awards credits for the CLEP and DSST exams
• Approved for Tuition Assistance
• Hawai‘i Pacific University is a Yellow Ribbon school
• Hawai‘i Pacific University is a MyCAA approved school 

Is HPU a GI Bill approved school?

Yes, Hawai‘i Pacific University is a GI Bill approved school. However, you will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by the GI Bill.  For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Is HPU a Yellow Ribbon school?

Yes, HPU is a Yellow Ribbon school.

Eligible military and veteran students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero tuition costs out-of-pocket.  You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is 100% covered by the Yellow Ribbon.  For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here. 

Does HPU offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?

Yes, HPU offers Yellow Ribbon funding for master’s programs.  

Eligible students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred advanced degree program is in fact covered by the Yellow Ribbon. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Does HPU offer a military discount or reduced tuition rates for military and veterans?

Yes, HPU offers a military discount or reduced tuition for military and veterans.  

What are HPU’s tuition rates for military and veterans?

At $1,125 per credit hour HPU’s tuition rate for active military exceeds the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour. This means that the student may have out-of-pocket costs.For more info on undergrduate tuition rate for veterans, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

What are Hawai‘i Pacific University’s online tuition rates for military and veterans?

At $1,125 per credit hour HPU’s online tuition rate for active military exceeds the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour. This means that the student may have out-of-pocket costs. For more info on undergrduate tuition rate for veterans, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Does Hawai‘i Pacific University offer online degree programs?

Yes, Hawai‘i Pacific Univeristy offers online degree programs. 

Is HPU approved for Tuition Assistance?

Yes, Hawai‘i Pacific University is approved for Tuition Assistance.  

Eligible students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by Tuition Assistance. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Does Hawai‘i Pacific Univeristy offer master’s programs covered by Tuition Assistance?

Yes, Hawai‘i Pacific University has master’s degree programs covered by Tuition Assistance funding up to the Tuition Assistance cap of $250 per hour. This means that the student may have out-of-pocket costs. 

Eligible veteran students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by the Yellow Ribbon.  For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Is HPU a military friendly school?

Hawai'i Pacific University is considered military friendly.  They feature a veteran counselor on campus, credit for military service, and are a Hawaii yellow ribbon school.  In addition, the school is approved for tuition assistance offering a reduced tuition rate for military.

Is Hawai‘i Pacific University a MyCAA school?

Yes HPU is a Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) approved school.  For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Message from Hawai‘i Pacific University

Military Campus Programs seeks to provide an effective and challenging education for all military service members, their families, Veterans, and Department of Defense (DOD) civilian personnel. We recognize their need for flexibility without sacrificing academic integrity in educational programs. We use various traditional and distance learning course delivery methods to educate our students in an ever-changing global environment.