WORKFORCE AND LIFELONG LEARNING
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HINET

HINET helps hungry students in college

HINET Program Coordinator

Rob Yamashita
tel: (808) 235-7386
email: hinet@hawaii.edu
Fishing net, Hi-Net, Hoola Ike is the gift of knowledge.
WCC HINET Office
Monday - Friday
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Windward Community College
Hale Kako'o, Rm. 103
45-720 Kea'ahala Road
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-7386
For the health and safety of our student body and staff, the WCC HINET office is currently closed for walk-ins. We are servicing students via telephone and/or video-conferencing. If you do not have access to a phone or computer, we will schedule an appointment to access a computer. For further assistance please contact Rob Yamashita at (808)235-7386 or hinet@hawaii.edu
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College and Workforce Training Funding and Support

Windward Community College in partnership with the State of Hawaii Department of Human Services (DHS) has created a new program to deliver assistance and support for college and workforce training. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) SNAP Employment and Training program is a federally funded program that is designed to help remove barriers and provide students with access to education and skills training opportunities so they can earn a living wage and achieve financial independence. At Windward Community College it is called HINET Ho‘ola Ike (gift of knowledge) program.

To view programs on all Community College campuses visit our consortium website.

What Do You Want For Your Future?

  • New Career
  • Job Training
  • Improve Math and English Skills
  • Earn a Living Wage
  • Financial Security
Students who qualify for the HINET Program may be eligible to receive:
  • Tuition assistance (pending the availability of funds)
  • Assistance with books and mandatory fees
  • Service Learning
  • Workforce Training
  • Educational Advising, Academic Coaching and Personal Support
  • Support services:
  • Bus Pass, Gas Money
  • Tutoring
  • Emergency Costs
  • Employment Advising
  • Books
  • Uniforms
  • Career Coaching
  • Job Search Assistance
  • Resume Writing
  • Supplemental Instruction

Eligibility

Program Eligibility criteria:
  • Completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • Currently receiving or eligible to receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through Dept. of Human Services (DHS)
  • Enrolled in a vocational, professional technical non-transfer degree or certificate program
  • Enrolled in Windward Community College at a minimum of 6 credit hours (part-time) or in an approved noncredit workforce training program or 3 credit hours in a basic education course
  • Not receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
  • You meet the following income guidelines:

SNAP Gross Income Standards

Effective 10/1/2019

Household size of 1should not exceed 200% monthly gross income  $2,398.
Household size of 2 should not exceed 200% monthly gross income  $3,244.
Household size of 3 should not exceed 200% monthly gross income  $4,090.
Household size of 4 should not exceed 200% monthly gross income  $4,938.

For more information: http://humanservices.hawaii.gov/bessd/snap/

How To Apply


Three ways to apply:
1) ONLINE using “Quick Application” form below.
2) FORM BY MAIL Call the HINET office at (808) 235-7320 to request an application form to be sent to you by mail.
3) MAKE AN APPOINTMENT by calling the HINET office at (808) 235-7320 to meet and receive assistance to complete the application form.

If you are uncertain if you qualify call the HINET office at (808) 235-7320 for more information.
Please fill out the form with your current SNAP status.

Service Provider Partners

Contact Windward Community College, Service providers, or your local SNAP office. Windward Community College will advise you on job training or retraining courses. We will provide you with support to cover transportation, books, uniforms and school supplies and job search assistance. A SNAP office will assist you with your SNAP needs.

SNAP benefits application forms also available at these locations:

  • Any DHS local processing center
  • Any HINET office on your local community college campus.  We can also help you complete your application form.
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Workforce Training Programs

The following courses, degrees and certificates are currently available to you at Windward Community College.
The University of Hawai‘i Community Colleges are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.
Funding provided by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.