UH Manoa lands $4.4M to help Hawaii Island students reach college

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The University of Hawaii at Manoa secured nearly 4.4 million dollars in federal funding.

The funds will go toward supporting Hawaii Island keiki and their journey to higher education, including the following:

• Tutoring students starting in the 7th grade
• College-credit opportunities
• Career experiences
• Guidance on paying for college

The seven-year “GEAR UP” grant will support about 850 students, helping prospected students graduate, get into college and earn a degree.