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Yes. Students may appeal within 7 days. If found responsible, dismissal may apply with reentry denied for 15 weeks.
A grievance form can be submitted to the Education Department. A formal review will be completed within 15 business days.
Students must submit an ADA request form with medical documentation. Approved accommodations are outlined in a Student Success Plan.
HMC is a drug-free campus. Use or possession of illegal drugs/alcohol on campus results in dismissal.
Smoking is prohibited inside. It is allowed only in designated rooftop areas during posted hours.
No, children are not allowed on campus.
Uniforms vary by program (e.g., scrubs for Medical Assistants, polos for Coders). ID badges are required. No hoodies, flip-flops, or extreme hair colors are allowed.
Typically 25:1 for online classes and 18:1 for lab courses.
Programs follow 10-week terms divided into two 5-week modules. IDL (online) courses are asynchronous, while labs meet on set days and times.
Medical Assisting and Healthcare Administration, Billing & Coding diploma completion time: approximately 10–15 months, depending on schedule. Students taking three classes per module may finish in about 10 months. Students taking two classes per module may finish in about 15 months. Whether you begin in an A or B module and the sequence of required courses also affect your completion date.
For these programs, the college catalog lists the standard diploma schedule of approximately 60 instructional weeks. Shorter completion options reflect a heavier course load; calendar timing also depends on scheduled breaks. Admissions will help you understand available schedules and your anticipated completion date before enrollment.
Pharmacy Technician takes approximately 8–9 months and includes a 100-hour externship. Medical Assisting includes a 225-hour externship. Admissions will confirm the schedule for your specific program.
Unearned federal aid is returned to the Department of Education. If withdrawal occurs after 60% of the term, all aid is considered earned.
Refunds are prorated based on the last date of attendance. After completing 50% of the payment period, tuition is considered fully earned.
Yes. Students have a trial period (5 weeks for diploma/degree programs, 2 weeks for Advanced Nurse Aide). Tuition is not charged if withdrawal occurs within this period.
For the five-week Trial Classes in Clinical Medical Assistant and Pharmacy Technician, the $60 per-module technology fee is waived. No technology fee is charged during these Trial Classes.
Students should work with the Business Office immediately. Accounts more than 120 days overdue may be sent to collections.
Yes. Tuition can be paid in full at enrollment or in installments via payment plans arranged with the Business Office.
Yes. Both GI Bill® and MyCAA (spouse education benefit) are supported.
HMC participates in federal aid programs, including Pell Grants, FSEOG, work-study, and federal loans. Scholarships such as Hana Lima and Na Lima Hana are also available.
Yes, VA students must provide transcripts of all prior education and training before enrollment is certified.
Yes. Hawaii Medical College may consider transfer credits from accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for courses completed within the last ten (10) years with a grade of B or better, subject to academic review.
Credit hours must be equivalent to HMC course hours, and at least 75% of the course content must be comparable. Transfer credit is not typically accepted for HMC medical assistant laboratory courses. A maximum of 50% of a program’s courses may be transferred; at least 50% must be completed at HMC.
To request a review, submit a Transfer of Credit Request Form, official transcripts, and the syllabus or course description to the Executive Director or their designee at least five (5) business days before the module in which the course is offered. HMC does not charge for the transfer-credit review or accepted transfer-credit courses; your previous institution may charge for official records.
For returning HMC students, previously completed HMC courses are reviewed for transfer into the new enrollment through HMC’s academic review process. Contact the Education Department for assistance with your individual record.
Applicants must be at least 18, complete an application form, and provide proof of high school completion (diploma, transcript, GED, or equivalent). Immunization records (TB, Tdap, Varicella, MMR) are also required. No entrance exam is required.
Students should be aware that the transfer of courses is determined by the receiving institution, and therefore cannot be guaranteed by Hawaii Medical College. Students considering transferring to an unaffiliated school have the responsibility to determine whether that school will accept Hawaii Medical College courses. Hawaii Medical College encourages students to make this determination as early as possible.
Hawaii Medical College does not imply, promise, or guarantee transferability of its courses to any institution.
The federal department of education no longer categorizes accrediting agencies as regional or national.
On November 1, 2019, the Federal Department of Education released final rules and regulations regarding Accrediting Agencies. As per the Federal Register / Vol. 84, No 212: “In general, these final regulations will simplify the labeling of agencies to better reflect their focus. Therefore, the Department will no longer categorize agencies as regional or national; we will instead include them under a combined umbrella identified as “institutional” or “nationally recognized.” The terms “regionally accredited” and “nationally accredited” related to institutional accreditation will no longer be used or recognized.”
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Hawaii Medical College is accredited by ACCET the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training. ACCET is a U.S. Department of Education Recognized Agency.
It’s our goal to remove as many roadblocks as we can for our students. One concern for many students is finding flexible, affordable childcare so that they can attend school. Our Student Services department can help you. They can connect you with programs that offer subsidies for different aged children. Among those available are PATCH, Childcare Connection, Pre-school Open Doors, and others!
We want you to be successful while in school and after you graduate. Our Career Services department works with students and graduates individually for career guidance and employment assistance counseling. We’re here for you immediately after you graduate and into your future — whenever you need us.
If you’re looking for a job while in school, Hawaii Medical College is here for you. Our flexible schedules make it possible to be working while attending getting your education. Our Career Services department works with students individually for employment assistance counseling.
Yes. If you are awarded any scholarship, please notify your financial aid advisor and the business office to readjust your award and payment plans. This means that if your scholarship covers any out of pocket costs, we can potentially decrease your loan amount.
No. Typically you have a six (6) month grace period from your last day of attendance (regardless if you withdraw, graduate, or get academically dismissed) before you begin any payments for loans.
Payments for loans will not be to the school, but to a loan servicer that is randomly assigned to you (Examples of those different loan servicers you can get assigned to are: Navient, FedLoan, Great Lakes, Nelnet, etc.).
No. Parents are not responsible for the Federal Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loans. Students do not need to have a cosigner on those loans either, even if they are under the age of 18 because the “defense of infancy” does not apply to federal student loans.
If a parent is responsible for a loan, it would be the Federal Parent PLUS loan. Not all parents will qualify for the PLUS loan. As mentioned above, generally the student and the student alone is responsible for repaying any and all of their educational loans.
No. Completing the FAFSA looks at what funding you are eligible for. It is completely up to you if you want to take out a loan or not. Importantly, the FAFSA is just to see what you qualify for. This same rule also applies to any grants you qualify for. Though you qualify, you are not required to request for any of it.
Yes. Many students feel that they don’t qualify for aid, possibly missing out on financial aid opportunities by not applying at all. The FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It does not hurt to see what you do qualify for. The FAFSA is the main application for both grants and loans. Without the FAFSA, students are not qualified for any financial aid.
You must apply for federal student aid for every school year that you attend. To reapply, you should submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you submitted a FAFSA last year, and you are eligible to complete a Renewal FAFSA, you may choose to have most of the questions pre-filled with the information you provided. Simply updating the information for the new school year on a Renewal FAFSA may be faster. However, the Renewal FAFSA is available solely for your convenience. If you prefer to start fresh with a new FAFSA, you are free to do so.
You may be eligible for some of the federal, state and private financial aid programs, including:
- Scholarships and Military
- Loans
- Grants
- Work Study
- Payment Plans
Financial Aid Loans and Grants:
Loans are borrowed funds that MUST be repaid with interest.
Grants are different from student loans. Grants are funds that are typically awarded based on financial need, and grants don’t have to be repaid.
Financial Aid Federal Work Study Program:
- Federal Work Study is a program that provides both on and off campus based jobs to students with financial need, so that you can earn money to help you pay for your education expenses.
Payment Plans:
- Payment plans may be available to you. Please contact a financial aid advisor for more information.
For the Federal Direct Subsidized or Unsubsidized Loan, the current origination fee (after 10/1/2020 and before 10/1/2023) is 1.057%; for Direct Parent PLUS Loans, the origination fee is 4.228%. This percentage will be automatically deducted from the amount that you are going to request for.
During the 2012-2023 Academic Year, the interest rate for the Federal Direct Subsidized or Unsubsidized Loan is 4.99%; for Direct Parent PLUS Loans, the interest rate is 7.54%.
- Gather all your documents, such as your 1040 Federal Tax Forms and W2(s).
- Create an FSA ID at studentaid.gov. The FSA ID gives you access to Federal Student Aid’s online systems and can serve as your legal signature. If your parents are required to provide information on the FAFSA, they must also apply for an FSA ID. (NOTE: If you have previously applied for a Personal Identification Number (PIN), it will no longer be requested. The PIN has been replaced with the FSA ID as of May 10, 2015.)
- Complete the FAFSA on the WEB Worksheet and enter the information on studentaid.gov
To be eligible for financial aid, you must have the the following:
- You MUST have a high school diploma or the recognized equivalent of a high school diploma.
- You MUST be accepted or enrolled as a CLASSIFIED student seeking a degree or certificate at Hawaii Medical College. Hawaii Medical College must be listed as your “Home Campus.” You must be enrolled at least half time to be eligible for Financial Aid.
- You MUST meet the terms of Hawaii Medical College Financial Aid Office Satisfactory Academic Policy (SAP).
- You MUST be a U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen.
If you meet the eligibility requirements above, your next step is to apply. If you have any questions or need help, contact the Financial Aid Office in person, by phone, or email.
