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

\n Use this page to find common questions about Bridge to Hope, eligibility, First-to-Work, TANF, work hours, and campus support.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n Find the topic that best matches your question.<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n\n

\n \n View FAQ Topics\n <\/a>\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n

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\n FAQ Topics\n <\/h2>\n\n

\n These sections organize common questions by topic.\n <\/p>\n\n

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\n Eligibility\n <\/h3>\n\n

\n Learn who may qualify for Bridge to Hope and what basic participation requirements apply.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n \n View Eligibility\n <\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/article>\n\n

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\n What Is Bridge to Hope?\n <\/h3>\n\n

\n Learn what BTH does, how it supports education, and how it works with First-to-Work.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n \n View BTH Overview\n <\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/article>\n\n

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\n Work Hours\n <\/h3>\n\n

\n Learn how many work hours may be required and how education hours may be counted.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n \n View Work Hours\n <\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/article>\n\n

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

\n Review general TANF and First-to-Work questions connected to education and participation.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n \n View TANF FAQs\n <\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/article>\n\n

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\n BTH Jobs and Work Hours\n <\/h3>\n\n

\n Learn about campus jobs, employment requirements, and work-hour expectations.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n \n View BTH Jobs\n <\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/article>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n

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\n General Information\n <\/h2>\n\n
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\n General Questions\n <\/h3>\n\n
\n \n What is Bridge to Hope? What does BTH offer?<\/strong>\n <\/summary>\n\n
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\n Bridge to Hope is a partnership between the University of Hawai\u02bbi and the Hawai\u02bbi State Department of Human Services\u2019 First-to-Work program.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n Bridge to Hope offers on-campus student employment for full-time enrolled students who have a First-to-Work employment requirement.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n BTH also connects students with support services to help welfare-recipient students succeed in reaching their educational goals. Bridge to Hope is available at University of Hawai\u02bbi campuses statewide.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n\n

\n \n What is BTH\u2019s relationship with First-to-Work?<\/strong>\n <\/summary>\n\n
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\n Bridge to Hope is a University of Hawai\u02bbi program that serves students participating in First-to-Work. Participation in BTH is voluntary and is intended to help students meet FTW employment requirements while balancing school, work, and family responsibilities.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n Both FTW and BTH are bound by confidentiality requirements and may only share information when permission is specifically granted by the student or client.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n Bridge to Hope staff are University educators, while First-to-Work staff are welfare case managers. These systems work together to support college education as a pathway toward economic self-sufficiency.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n\n

\n \n Is your question not listed?<\/strong>\n <\/summary>\n\n
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\n Call (808) 956-9313<\/a>\n or email\n bth@hawaii.edu<\/a>.\n You may also contact the Bridge to Hope contact at your campus.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n <\/article>\n\n

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