Use these documents for Bridge to Hope, First-to-Work, study hours, employment, tuition assistance, and summer planning reference.
| File | Description | Preview / Download |
|---|---|---|
| Exempt vs. Campus Employment Estimate | Use this reference document to help estimate exempt and campus employment information for Bridge to Hope or First-to-Work planning. | PDF link |
| Memo: Recommended Study Hours | Review this memo for guidance on recommended study hours related to educational participation and planning. | Memo PDF link |
| Memo: Counting Online/Distance Education Contact Hours | Review this memo for guidance on counting contact hours for online or distance education courses. | Memo PDF link |
| Statement re: FTW Funds & Subsidized Housing | Use this reference document for information about First-to-Work funds and subsidized housing considerations. | PDF link |
| FTW Summer Tuition Assistance Memo 2025 | Review this memo for information about Summer 2025 tuition assistance for First-to-Work participants. | PDF link |
| Maximum Employment Hours Calendar, Summer 2026 | Use this calendar reference to review maximum employment hours for Summer 2026 planning. | Draft PDF link |
Evaluation & Program Documents
Program evaluation and policy documents for Bridge to Hope and First-to-Work education planning.
| File | Description | Preview / Download |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Exec. Summary BTH Program Eval. & Participant Survey | Review this executive summary for information from the BTH program evaluation and participant survey. | Add PDF link |
| 2019 First-to-Work Education Policy & Procedures (Current) | Review this current First-to-Work education policy and procedures document for program requirements and guidance. | Add PDF link |
Alumni Form
Stay connected with Bridge to Hope.
| File | Description | Preview / Download |
|---|---|---|
| BTH Alumni Update Form ~ Please keep in touch | For BTH alumni who would like to update their contact information, education status, employment information, and current benefits. | Rough draft PDF |
DHS Policy & Rights Documents
DHS policy, rights, and TANF education access documents.
| File | Description | Preview / Download |
|---|---|---|
| BTH Income Exempt (DHS Policy) | DHS policy information regarding BTH income exemption. | PDF link |
| Fair Hearing Rights | Information about fair hearing rights. | PDF link |
| Strategies for Increasing Access to Education Under TANF | Reference document about improving access to education under TANF. | PDF link |
Financial Assistance & Reimbursement Reference Documents
Financial assistance, child care, and reimbursement references.
| File | Description | Preview / Download |
|---|---|---|
| Income Eligibility and Payments Table for DHS Cash Assistance | Reference table for DHS cash assistance income eligibility and payments. | PDF link |
| CCCH Reimbursement Rates for Child Care (2020) | Reference document for CCCH child care reimbursement rates. | PDF link |
| DHS Chart for Sliding Scale Reimbursements (2020) | Reference chart for DHS sliding scale reimbursements. | Add PDF link |
Web Links / Online Services
Online applications and services. These links open outside websites.
| Service | Type | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Application for State Financial & Food Stamp/SNAP | Online Service | Use this link to access the online application for financial assistance and SNAP benefits. | |
| Med-QUEST / Medicaid | Online Service | Use this link to access Med-QUEST / Medicaid application information and services. |
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Stay connected with Bridge to Hope updates, student stories, and program information.
糖心视频 Bridge to Hope Statewide Coordinator
Derek Galanto
2600 Campus Road | Honolulu, HI 96822 | QLCSS 211
(808) 956-9313 | bth@hawaii.edu
Last Modified: July 2026
Derek Galanto
2600 Campus Road | Honolulu, HI 96822 | QLCSS 211
(808) 956-9313 | bth@hawaii.edu
Last Modified: July 2026