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Application Process & Timeline
STEP 1
Submit Application
Complete your application form
Upload all required documents, and pay the application fee (note: requirements differ by student type)
STEP 2
Receive Decision
All applications (international or domestic) will be processed within 2 weeks.
Once accepted, you’ll have one month to confirm or defer your enrollment. Admission can be deferred for up to one calendar year without reapplying.
STEP 3
Confirm Enrollment
If accepted, notify us of your intent to enroll or defer within 1 month
You may defer your spot for up to 1 calendar year without reapplying.
Important: Requirements and Deadlines vary by Student Type
While HTIC offers rolling enrollment, application requirements and deadlines differ for U.S. and international students. Be sure to review the details carefully to stay on track.
Tuition & Fees
HTIC offers one of the most affordable college experiences, especially when compared to four-year university experiences in Hawai’i and mainland US.
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Scholarships
HTIC offers several scholarships to help make your education more affordable. Below is a quick overview of available opportunities. To learn more about eligibility, award amounts, and how to apply, click on each scholarship.
Disability Support Services
Students needing disability support services are expected to identify themselves to the College. The College requires documentation regarding the nature and extent of their disability and recommendations for reasonable accommodations. Since accommodations may require additional time to arrange, requests should be received at least six weeks prior to the start of term.
Admissions FAQ
See all FAQ instead or contact us.
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Admission requirements differ based on your application status: see the International Admissions page or the U.S. Admissions page.
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Yes. The fee is $50 for US applicants and $100 for international applicants.
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While it is recommended, it’s not required for admissions to the College Preparatory Program (Academic English Program). Upon arrival, international students will undergo an English evaluation process and be placed in a class that matches their English proficiency level. For admission into the Liberal Arts program (Associate Degree Program), submission of test scores is required. See details on English proficiency.
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For the Liberal Arts Program (Associate Degree Program), a minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. There is no minimum GPA requirement for the College Preparatory Program (Academic English Program).
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Every effort will be made to review and evaluate applications on a timely basis. All applications (international or domestic) will be processed within two weeks.
Once accepted, you’ll have one month to confirm or defer your enrollment. Admission can be deferred for up to one calendar year without reapplying.
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