Pālamanui Campus, Ēlama Bldg
Tel: 808.969.8814 | Fax: 808.209.8021
Pālamanui Office of Student Services
Tel: 808.969.8816 | paloss@hawaii.edu
HawCC-Hilo, Bldg 379 #5A
Tel: 808.934.2720 | hawccssc@hawaii.edu
Counseling, Advising & Support Services Website
Katherine “Kawehi” Nguyen
College Readiness & Retention Facilitator
Tel: 808.969.8820 | kknguyen@hawaii.edu
Tel: 808.934.2712 | hawccfao@hawaii.edu
Financial Aid Website
Calla Luera (last names: A-F)
Tel: 808.934.2715 | cluera@hawaii.edu
Lori Fukui-Stoos (last names: G-L)
Tel: 808.934.2714 | fukuil@hawaii.edu
Sheena Mathews (last names: M-R)
Tel: 808.934.2716 | smathews@hawaii.edu
Chelsie Rapoza (last names: S-Z)
Tel: 808.934.2717 | rapozac@hawaii.edu
Mari Giel, MHRM, Coordinator/Counselor
HawCC-Manono, Bldg 388 #106
Tel: 808.934.2725 | marigiel@hawaii.edu
Hāʻawi Kōkua Center Website
Craig Mitchell, Coordinator
HawCC-Manono, Bldg 379A #3
Tel: 808.934.2689 | myhinet@hawaii.edu
HINET Website
Learning/Testing Services in Honokaʻa
Tel: 808.775.8890 | nherc@hawaii.edu
Kō Education Center Website
Kate De Soto, LCSW, MH Therapist
HawCC-Manono, Hale Aloha #110
Tel: 808.934.2706 | mwpd@hawaii.edu
MWPD Website
Manono Campus, Bldg 379 #1A
Tel: 808.934.2720 | Fax: 808.934.2721
Career and Job Development Center Website
Erin Low, Educational Specialist
Tel: 808.258.3871 | erinlow@hawaii.edu
Kūlia Support Project Website
Warren “Wailani” Walker, Counselor
HawCC-Manono, Bldg 379A
Tel: 808.934.2702 | warrenwa@hawaii.edu
Veterans Support Website
Carrie Kuwada Phipps
Educational Specialist
Tel: 808.969.8808 | carriekp@hawaii.edu
University Center, West Hawai'i Website
- Adobe Fill & Sign - Android | iOS
- Google Classroom - Android | iOS
- LumiSight UH - Android | iOS
- UH File Drop - Submit Files Securely
- Zoom Download Center
Helpful Tip #1 CONNECT
Visit your instructors during office hours or gather with classmates to form a study group. Meet with student services staff to learn how you can achieve your goals. Ask tons of questions. Everyone wants to help. Let them.
- AAUW of Kona
- ACF Kona Kohala Chefs (Culinary @ Pālamanui)
- Community of Christ
- Alu Like - Hana Lima (Native Hawaiian)
- Ēlama Project
- Hawaiʻi CC - Types of Aid
- Hawaiʻi Community Foundation
- Hawaiʻi Education Association
- Joseph E. Spadaro Memorial
- Kamehameha Schools (Native Hawaiian)
- Konawaena Foundation
- Na Wai Puna O Kona
- OHA Scholarship List (Native Hawaiian)
- RISE Project of Hawaiʻi
- Ryan Part-time
- UH Federal Credit Union (UHFCU)
- UH System Scholarship Search
Hale Kea Advancement and Testing Center
HawCC-Manono, Bldg 387
Tel: 808.934.2540 | halekea@hawaii.edu
I Ola Hāloa Center for Hawaiʻi Life Styles
HawCC-Manono, Bldg 380 #34
Computer Lab, Mentoring, Workshops, Tutoring - ʻŌlelo/Kapuahi/Hula/Hawaiian Studies/Cultural Arts
Tel: 808.934.2600 | ioh@hawaii.edu
Pālamanui Library/Learning Center
HawCC-Pālamanui, Kaliko Bldg
Tutoring, Testing, and Placement Services
Tel: 808.969-8830
University of Hawaiʻi Hilo
Bookstore
Tel: 808.932.7394 | hilobook@hawaii.edu
Edwin H. Mookini Library
Resources & Services: eBooks/Journals/Media/News
Tel: 808.932.7286 | mookini@hawaii.edu
Helpful Tip #2 Make A Friend
Introduce yourself to your classmates and get to know them. It helps to share an experience with others.
The Learning Center (TLC) (UHH Campus)
Virtual Help Desk, Passcode: tutor
Distance Learner Laptop Loan Request
Tel: 808.934.2530 (Hilo)
University Center, West Hawai'i
Serving All of Hawai'i Island
Tel: 808.969.8808 | carriekp@hawaii.edu
University of Hawaiʻi - ITS Services Help Desk
Laulima/Tech Support: available 24/7/365
Tel: 808.956.8883 | help@hawaii.edu
- 2020-2021 Academic Calendar
- EdReady - English/Math Readiness
- GCF Learn Free - Develop Skills & Advance
- MyUH - Students Services Portal
- Kūlia Support Project Website
- STAR Coaches - Video Tutorials
- Tutor.com - 24/7 Online Tutoring
- UH Online - List of Distance Ed Programs
Helpful Tip #3 Attend a Workshop
Your success depends on your attitude and level of commitment. Tap into your creativity, learn strategies for success, or network to find new career pathways.
Dana Aina
Coordinator / Academic Counselor
Ēlama Project
Tel: 808.969.8865 | aina808@hawaii.edu
Pearla Haalilio
Student Services Specialist
Tel: 808.969.8824 | haalilio@hawaii.edu
Wendy Medeiros
Office Assistant III
808.969.8816 | wendymed@hawaii.edu
Katherine “Kawehi” Nguyen
College Readiness & Retention Facilitator
Early College / Running Start
Tel: 808.969.8820 | kknguyen@hawaii.edu
Carrie Kuwada Phipps
Educational Specialist
University Center, West Hawai'i
Serving All of Hawai'i Island
Tel: 808.969.8808 | carriekp@hawaii.edu
Nathaniel “Nate” Roberts
Academic Counselor (all majors)
Tel: 808.969.8822 | njr2019@hawaii.edu
Ian Shortridge
Academic Advisor (all majors)
Tel: 808.969.8816 | ian31@hawaii.edu