Is financial aid available for the MSW DE Degree Option?
Yes. Contact the Financial Aid Office at UHM (http://www.hawaii.edu/fas/, 808-956-7251) and the SSW Distance Education Program Coordinator (808-956-6120). More specific information on financial aid will be provided in our informational materials. Pay special attention to eligibility requirements. In the meantime, check the web site for further information: http://www.hawaii.edu/sswork/de/de-msw-aid.html HCWEC Title IV-E Information • Will I be able to qualify for Title IV-E funding from DHS for the MSW DE Degree Option? Students who are currently employees of the State of Hawai‘i Department of Human Services will be able to apply for Title IV-E funding. You must be admitted both to the HCWEC Program of DHS and to the MSW DE Degree Option. The HCWEC Program of DHS will start at the same time as the MSW DE Degree Option and will be admitting five current, post-probationary period DHS employees into this program. For further information about the HCWEC Program, http://www.hawaii.edu/sswor