Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Listed below you'll find answers to some of the most commonly asked scholarship-related questions

General Information
   Why does BYU-Hawaii give scholarships?
   Where does BYU-Hawaii get the funding for scholarship?
   What does FASA stand for? NEW!
   Where is the FASA Office located? NEW!

Scholarship Eligibility
   If I didn't receive a scholarship as a new freshman, am I eligible for future awards?
   Can I receive more than one scholarship at the same time?
   Can part-time students receive scholarships?
   Does BYU-Hawaii have scholarships to help me pursue a Master's degree?

Deadlines and application Procedures
   What are the deadlines for applying for scholarships?
   How do I apply for a scholarship at BYU-Hawaii?
   How do I apply for a Book Loan or a Deferred Payment Plan? NEW!
   When will I know if I have received a scholarship/Federal Aid? NEW!
   When is tuition due? NEW!
   How do I apply for a Stafford Loan? NEW!


Scholarship Criteria
   Does BYU-Hawaii offer any geographical scholarships?
   Are there any need-based scholarships for students who are struggling financially?

Policies
   What happens if I do not meet the requirements of my scholarship?
   Can I defer my scholarship for a later semester or year?
   May I take fewer credits if I am working?
   Am I expected to pay back my scholarship in the future?
   How long am I able to receive scholarship assistance?
   Can I use my scholarship all at once instead of having it divided between the Fall and Winter semesters?
   If I don't use all of my scholarship during the year it was awarded, can I use the rest of it during the next year?
   Can I use my scholarship at BYU or BYU-Idaho?
   Can my parents call in to check the status of my Financial Aid? NEW!
   Can Visiting Students apply for Financial Aid? NEW!

Talent Awards
   Is it necessary to major in a particular program to eligible for a talent award?
   Are grades an important factor in being considered for a talent award?

Missions
   If I leave on a mission, how can I ensure that my scholarship will still be available when I return?
   Are returned missionary scholarships automatic or do I need to apply?

Payment of Scholarship funds
   How do I find out if I received a scholarship?
   If I am awarded a scholarship, how do I get the funds?
   If all of my university bills are paid, can I receive cash from my scholarship?
   When will my anticipated aid be released into my student account? NEW!
   What is anticipated aid, and where can I see it? NEW!
   Does BYUH offer any other financial help besides scholarships and Federal Aid? NEW!
   How do I check the status of my Financial Aid? NEW!
Taxes
   Do I have to pay taxes on the scholarship funds I receive?
   Does BYU-Hawaii withhold any taxes from my scholarship?

Exceptions to Established Policies
   If I am denied a scholarship, can I appeal the decision? 
   Are there ever any exceptions to the established scholarship policies?

 

Federal Aid
   Who qualifies for Federal Aid? NEW!
   What is the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and where can I get one? NEW!
   Is there an application fee for the FAFSA? NEW!
   What is the BYUH school code? NEW!
   If I have applied for Federal Aid in the past, do I have to fill out the FAFSA again? NEW!
   How does BYUH know that I have finished my FAFSA? NEW!
   What is verification, and why do I have to do it? NEW!