Financial Information
2022-2023 Tuition and Fees Schedule
All tuition and fee charges at the University of Hawai‘i (UH) campuses are subject to change in accordance with requirements of State law and/or action by the University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents or Administration.
| Resident | Non-Resident | Non-Resident Pacific Island Jurisdiction* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $131.00 per credit | $345.00 per credit | $196.50 per credit |
| Tuition for 300-level courses | $306.00 per credit | $846.00 per credit | $459.00 per credit |
| Student Activities Fee | $0.52 per credit (up to a maximum of $5.20) | $0.52 per credit (up to a maximum of $5.20) | $0.52 per credit (up to a maximum of $5.20) |
| Student Government Fee | $0.98 (maximum $9.80) | $0.98 (maximum $9.80) | $0.98 (maximum $9.80) |
| Health Center Fee | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Board of Student Communication | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 |
*Pacific Island Jurisdiction includes American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of Palau, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Cook Islands, Futuna, Kiribati, Nauru, New Caledonia, Niue, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, and Wallis.
Payments
All tuition and fees should be paid in full by the appropriate deadlines. Payment can be made online by echeck or debit/credit card (MasterCard, VISA or Discover only) or in person at the Cashier's Office by cash, check, cashiers check, travelers' check, or debit card.
Students who register at more than one UH campus should pay particular attention to payment deadlines as they may vary from campus to campus. Deadline information is available at each campus website or contact the Cashier's Office at the campus offering the course.
Installment Payment Plan (IPP)
Eligible registered students who cannot pay their tuition and fees in full by the published deadline will be able to sign up for an installment payment plan. There is a $30.00 fee each semester to participate in the payment plan. This fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. A missed payment fee will be assessed for late payments and is also non-transferable and non-refundable. Visit MyUH at myuh.hawaii.edu for the most current information regarding the Installment Payment Plan.
Financial Obligations
Students who have not met their financial obligations at any college in the University of Hawai‘i System (such as nonpayment of tuition and fees, traffic fines, library fines, loans, etc.) to the satisfaction of the University of Hawai‘i may be denied letters of verification or certification, registration, withdrawal, grades, transcript requests, graduation, diplomas, and other university services.
Enrollment at the University of Hawai‘i signifies consent to, and acceptance of, all policies and procedures governing enrollment including financial liability. Students who fail to clear all financial obligations in a timely manner may result in their account being sent to a collection agency. Students agree to pay the University of Hawai‘i all reasonable costs for collection, to include but not limited to collection agency, attorney's and court fees. The University of Hawai‘i also has the ability to submit an account to garnish state income tax refunds to offset financial obligations.
Copies of the delinquent financial obligation policy and procedures are available for inspection at the Office of the Dean of Student Services and the campus business office.
(Also see Policies for Financial Obligation)
FEES
Late Registration Fee
A $30.00 fee for late registration is charged when a student initially registers in a class(es) after the end of the regular registration period.
Course Change Fee
A $5.00 fee is charged each time a change is made to your registration by the Admissions and Records Office.
Credit by Institutional Exam Fee
Students will be assessed a fee in accordance with the University of Hawai'i policy for credits earned by institutional examination.
Portfolio Based Assessment
Students will be assessed additional tuition in accordance with the College's tuition schedule for credits earned.
Transcript Fee
Official transcripts may be requested from Leeward Community College for a fee of $5.00 per copy (plus additional online processing fee of $2.50 or $3.50 depending on the method of delivery requested).
Installment Payment Plan Fee
A $30.00 fee is charged when a student signs up for the optional IPP program. This once a semester fee is nonrefundable and nontransferable.
Late Installment Payment Plan Fee
A $30.00 late fee is charged each time a payment is not made by the IPP deadlines. This fee is nonrefundable and nontransferable.
Non-resident Application Fee
Non-resident students applying to the college are required to pay a $25.00 nonrefundable, nontransferable application fee each time they apply.
Degree/Certificate Fee
A $25 non-refundable fee is required when a student elects to purchase a diploma and diploma cover when completing an Application for Graduation. Purchase of a diploma and diploma cover is not required to receive a degree/certificate from the College, but it is required if a student wishes to participate in the commencement ceremony.
Students may apply for degrees and certificates throughout the year, however, there is only one Commencement ceremony in May. Check the Student Life website for specific Commencement Ceremony deadlines.
Cap and Gown Fee
Students who participate in the Commencement Ceremony must purchase and wear a cap and gown. The cost will vary. Check the Student Life website for updates: http://studentlife.leeward.hawaii.edu/page/ceremony-information.
Fee for Dishonored Checks
A $25.00 service charge will be assessed for all returned checks of any cause. This includes electronic checks (echecks) returned for any reason. University departments reserve the right to refuse further check payments for any University receivable where three (3) or more checks have been returned for any reason.
Placement Test: Re-Test Fees
There is no charge for EdReady.
For Accuplacer, there is a re-test fee of $25 each time you elect to retake the test. All Placement re-tests will cost $25.00 per sitting.
Leeward students may be exempt from the $25 re-test fee if they have not taken a math course in 2 years or their placement scores are more than 2 years old.
Additional Expenses
Health Insurance
All international students (F-1 visa) are required to purchase mandatory group health insurance plan. Student health plans are available through the college at special rates. Contact the Office of International Programs, 455-0570, for more information.
Books and Supplies
Cost will vary according to courses taken and the student's major. Some courses are offered with Open Educational Resources (OER) and have no textbook cost. This information is included in the comments for classes during registration and listed as "TXTO".
Parking
No charge.
Catalog
The Catalog is sold at the Leeward CC Copy Center, GT 104 for a nominal fee, and is also available online at http://www.leeward.hawaii.edu/catalog in PDF format.
Non-Credit Course Fees
Students registered in non-credit courses pay fees as indicated by the Leeward CC Office of Continuing Education and Workforce Development or the English Language Institute.