The House Committee on Finance

Thursday, February 22, 2018

12:30 PM, Conference Room 308

RE: HB 2165 HD1 Relating to the University of Hawai‘i Promise Program

Attention: Chair Sylvia Luke, Vice Chair Ty Cullen and members of the Committee

The University of Hawaii Professional Assembly (UHPA) requests the Finance Committee’s support for HB 2165, HD1.  For many of our students, even a small amount of funds can make a difference in keeping them engaged in learning and moving toward meeting their educational goals. A wide range of Hawai‘i students must make hard choices between supporting their families and being able to continue their education. This legislation is important in making education accessible to more students and reaffirming the commitment to support affordable education.

UHPA requests the committee’s support for HB 2165.

Respectfully submitted,

Kristeen Hanselman

Executive Director