Posted on: Saturday, November 10, 2001

The September 11th attack
UH tuition waiver goes into effect next year

Associated Press

The University of Hawai'i has released details of a tuition waiver program to assist students affected by the economic downturn caused by the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

The program proposed by UH President Evan Dobelle was approved by the Board of Regents last month.

The waivers will be based on need and will be effective for next year's spring semester, the university said yesterday.

There is no guarantee the program will be extended beyond the semester.

The waivers will cover tuition only, and will not be applicable for noncredit courses.

To be eligible for tuition waivers, students must have been laid off from their jobs as a direct result of the attacks. Their spouses and dependent children are also eligible.

Students must demonstrate financial need, must be admitted through the normal admissions process, and must be residents of Hawai'i or active-duty members of the U.S. armed forces stationed in Hawai'i.

In making the free tuition offer, Dobelle said UH has a moral obligation to help make the state's economy less dependent on tourism.