ROTC at Kapiolani Community College
Honolulu, HI
Yes, through cross-town: Kapiolani Community College students join Air Force ROTC at University of Hawaii at Manoa.
Cross-town & partner options
Kapiolani Community College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 2.2 miROTC outcomes
Students at Kapiolani Community College in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 1.6 students start ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | — |
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| Out-of-state tuition | — |
| Average net price | — |
| 6-year graduation rate | — |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Kapiolani Community College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Kapiolani Community College has undergraduate students. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Kapiolani Community College takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $3,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Kapiolani Community College: FAQ
Does Kapiolani Community College have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Kapiolani Community College students join Air Force ROTC at University of Hawaii at Manoa.
Which ROTC branches can Kapiolani Community College students join?
Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2 mi).
Is ROTC at Kapiolani Community College on campus or cross-town?
Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Kapiolani Community College and train with the unit at University of Hawaii at Manoa.
School links and location
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