For academic year 2020-2021, the average tuition & fees for Colleges in Hawaii is $5,020 for in-state and $18,621 for out-of-state. The amount is higher than national average. The 2021 national average tuition & fees is $6,540 for in-state students and $17,871 for out-of-state students.

The University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu offers a competitive full tuition award acknowledging academic achievement, leadership, and community service.

Local tuition 12,186 USD, Domestic tuition 34,218 USD (2019 – 20)

Hawai’i Promise is a scholarship program to provide free in-state tuition for qualified University of Hawai’i Community College students with financial needs. Hawaii Promise covers direct education costs (tuition, fees, books, supplies and transportation) for eligible students.

Let’s walk through the four steps all Hawaiian residents should take towards funding their college education.

1. Step 1: Apply for Federal Funding.
2. Step 2: Apply for State Funding and Scholarships.
3. Step 3: Apply for Institutional, Local and National Scholarships.
4. Step 4: Apply for a Private Loan.

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Reason #7 you should not move to Hawaii: Fewer choices, less competition, poorer service, higher prices. Because of Hawaii’s disincentives, there is less competition for anything in our small, closed market. Less competition is almost always bad for consumers and here it applies to much more than just high prices.

The 100 Highest Paying Jobs In Hawaii For 2020

• General Internal Medicine Physicians.
• Physicians, All Other; and Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric.
• Nurse Anesthetists.
• Chief Executives.
• Dentists, General.
• Pediatricians, General.
• Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary.
• Architectural and Engineering Managers.

In order to live comfortably in Hawaii, some studies show that you’ll need a whopping salary of over $122,000.

Generally, the lowest housing costs are on the Big Island, which is considered the cheapest Hawaiian island to live on. However, the median household income is $52,000.

5 Caribbean islands where it’s affordable to live

• Ambergris Caye, Belize. As the largest island in Belize, Ambergris Caye is known for housing the Belize Barrier Reef.
• Roatan, Honduras. Roatan is just 50 square miles off Honduras’ northern coast.
• Isla Mujeres, Mexico.
• Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic.
• Isla Colón, Panama.

It’s much easier to start on Oahu and transition to another island from there. You’ll want to have a lot of reserves because the reality of moving to one of the smaller Hawaiian islands without a job is that you’re going to spend a lot of your cash reserves just on basic living expenses until you find a job.

This Hawaii program will pay your airfare to live and work remotely from the islands. In return, new residents will receive free airfare to the state and get to enjoy life in Hawaii.

Here Are The 10 Safest & Most Peaceful Places To Live In Hawaii

• 1) Makaweli, Kauai. Dave Seidman/Flickr.
• 2) Kalaupapa, Molokai. Warren Antiola/Flickr.
• 3) Schofield Barracks, Oahu. U.S. Pacific Command/Flickr.
• 4) Hanalei, Kauai. Ik T/Flickr.
• 5) Kilauea, Kauai.
• 6) Laupahoehoe, Big Island.
• 7) Haleiwa, Oahu.
• 8) Mililani Town, Oahu.

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Here Are The 13 Cheapest Yet Greatest Places To Live In Hawaii

• Laie, Oahu. Allie/Flickr.
• Wailuku, Maui. Emmett Anderson/Flickr.
• Kurtistown, Big Island. Joel Abroad/Flickr.
• Waimea, Kauai. Robert Linsdell/Flickr.
• Wahiawa, Oahu. Sean Munson/Flickr.
• Haiku, Maui. Ken Lund/Flickr.
• Kaunakakai, Molokai.
• Lihue, Kauai.

Hawaii is paradise for many reasons, but it’s also a difficult place to live for most because of the economy. Aloha and the best of luck in planning your move to the beautiful islands of Hawaii. Be sure to read our Moving to Hawaii Checklist article for even more moving to Hawaii tips.

Registered Nurses in the state of Hawaii earn an average annual salary of $104,830 per year (or $50.40 per hour) as of May 2020, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 80% of Hawaii RNs earn between $70,090 and $134,660.