Pba's support for families who qualify for tuition assistance

Pacific Buddhist Academy commits to enrolling a student body that reflects the socioeconomic, linguistic, cultural and learning style diversity of Hawai‘i. Indeed, PBA's project of peace would not be possible without a diverse community, as our young people need to learn to negotiate differences to practice peace. We understand the significant financial resources families devote to send their children to PBA, and we are grateful that families support their children's learning at PBA. Each year, we devote significant funds to need-based tuition assistance and scholarships to help families afford the cost of a PBA education. PBA intends to expand its resources each year so that a broader segment of the community can consider the promise of a PBA education for their child. The financial aid process is held in the strictest of confidence.

Current PBA Families

The priority deadline for first round consideration is October 20, 2024 (2025-26 SChool Year)

NEW PBA Families

The priority deadline for first round consideration is February 15, 2025 (2025-26 SChool Year)

Tuition assistance is based on demonstrated family need as verified by Parent Financial Statement (PFS) from the School and Student Services by the National Association of Independent Schools, or SSS by NAIS. To be considered in PBA's first round of awards, families must:

  • Complete the admissions application process and be accepted to the school
  • Partner Code: 3464
  • Complete the SSS by NAIS application
  • Upload a completed 2022 income tax form 

Financial aid calendar

September 01, 2024 - Portal Opens

Apply for 2025-26 financial aid here. 

October 20, 2024 - Deadline 

Deadline for current or returning families. 

December 31, 2024 - HMS Priority Admission Deadline

Deadline for HMS Priority Consideration 

February - 2025

First round considerations for current PBA families. 

February 15, 2025 - Deadline for New Families 

Financial aid application deadline for all new PBA families.

March - 2025 - New Family Notifications

First round consideration for new PBA families. 

April - 2025 - Late Applicants Notifications

Families who applied after the deadlines will receive financial aid notifications. 

Tuition Discounts

Tuition discounts are available for select families.

  • Members of affiliate temples of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii are eligible for a tuition discount of 5%
  • Families enrolling more than one student at PBA are eligible for a tuition discount of 5%
  • Families are permitted only one discount per school year

PBA also offers a priority admissions process for families of PBA's educational partner Hongwanji Mission School. PBA waives the admissions application fee for families from HMS and offers priority consideration for acceptance to the school.  

The deadline for HMS priority consideration for acceptance is December 31, 2024.

Mahalo to These Groups for Their peace education and ScholarshiP Funding

  • Chikai and Chihoko Yosemori Scholarship Fund
  • Dr. Albert Miyasato Scholarship Fund
  • Enomoto Scholarship
  • G.N. Wilcox Trust
  • Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin Buddhist Women’s Association Fund
  • Kahuku Hongwanji Mission Endowed Scholarship Fund
  • Keizo and Gladys Fujioka Endowed Scholarship Fund
  • Kono Foundation Scholarship Fund
  • Shinichi Saito and Onao Kurisu Saito Scholarship Fund
  • Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Foundation, Inc.
  • McInerny Foundation
  • Oda Scholarship
  • Okino Scholarship
  • Pieper Toyama Peacemaker Endowed G..Fund for Staff Professional Development
  • Ryosho Kano Scholarship Fund
  • Sadaichi Kubota Scholarship Fund