{"id":238,"date":"2022-08-24T00:58:06","date_gmt":"2022-08-24T00:58:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/testbridgetohope\/?page_id=238"},"modified":"2026-06-22T11:09:42","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T11:09:42","slug":"eligibility","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/bridgetohope\/faq\/eligibility\/","title":{"rendered":"Eligibility"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n Bridge to Hope FAQ\n <\/p>\n\n

\n Bridge to Hope supports University of Hawai\u02bbi students who are participating in First-to-Work and pursuing college as part of their path toward long-term economic stability.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n This page explains who is generally eligible, what TANF means, how to apply for benefits, and what steps to take if you want to participate in BTH.<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n\n

\n \n View Eligibility Checklist\n <\/a>\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n\n <\/div><\/section>\n\n

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\n Bridge to Hope eligibility is connected to First-to-Work participation, and enrollment at any of the 10 University of Hawai\u02bbi campuses, (7 Community Colleges and 3 Universities).\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/section>\n\n

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\n Quick Eligibility Checklist\n <\/h2>\n\n

\n These are the main eligibility points to review before contacting Bridge to Hope.\n <\/p>\n\n

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\n TANF Cash Assistance\n <\/h3>\n\n

\n You receive cash assistance through TANF.\n <\/p>\n <\/article>\n\n

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\n First-to-Work\n <\/h3>\n\n

\n You have a First-to-Work activity requirement.\n <\/p>\n <\/article>\n\n

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\n Enrolled at a 糖心视频 Campus\n <\/h3>\n\n

\n You are enrolled at any University of Hawai\u02bbi campus.\n <\/p>\n <\/article>\n\n

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\n BTH Support\n <\/h3>\n\n

\n You want to discuss BTH on-campus employment and student support.\n <\/p>\n <\/article>\n\n <\/div>\n\n

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\n Important\n <\/h3>\n\n

\n Bridge to Hope supports both part-time and full-time enrolled students with an emphasis on completing degrees within FTW eligibility. Bridge to Hope employment, does require full-time enrollment. If you are enrolled part-time BTH still assists with campus-based support and referrals.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n

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\n Frequently Asked Questions\n <\/h2>\n\n

\n Open each question below to read the answer.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n \n Who is eligible for Bridge to Hope?<\/strong>\n <\/summary>\n\n
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\n Bridge to Hope serves students who:\n <\/p>\n\n