‘A’ohe hana nui ka alu ‘la.  No task is too big when done together by all. Hawai`i ACAC will continue to promote this message as we work together to serve our students and parents.  College admission directors, financial aid officers, and college counselors are all involved in serving our students as they look at choices and make decisions in pursuing post secondary education or career options.

HACAC will continue to be visible in community service activities. Counselors and members of the Pacific Financial Aid Association (PacFAA) held College Goal Sunday at seven sites to help families complete the FAFSA, get a PIN number, or do a fast check for those who completed the application.  We were able to assist 2400 people throughout the state.  The National College Fair attracted 4000 people.  Counselors and financial aid officers were available at the Counseling Center to help students and parents during the fair. 

Consider attending the 2010 National Conference in St. Louis, Missouri, September 30 - October 2, for an opportunity to visit colleges and universities, make new professional acquaintances, and engage in current issues on college admission. Our 2011 state conference will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2011. It will be held at Hawai`i Pacific University’s Windward Hawai`i Loa Campus in Kane`ohe.

Renew your membership and take part in the activities, encourage your grade level colleagues, and others to enroll and be a member.  We need to increase our membership to be able to service the increasing number of students around our state.  We can be the driving force and work together toward a common goal to help our youth become tomorrow’s leaders.

Mahalo nui loa!

Larry K. Kekaulike

2010 - 2011 HACAC President

Director of College Guidance

Maryknoll School