Kamehameha Schools Drops Tuition Fees for All Students in 2026-27
Kamehameha Schools has announced it will eliminate tuition fees for all students from the 2026-27 academic year. The decision marks a major shift in how the institution supports Native Hawaiian learners, aligning with the department of education's mission to strengthen community ties. Officials say the move is in line with the founder’s original mission and supports minecraft education initiatives.
Starting in August 2026, no tuition will be charged at any of the school’s preschools or K-12 campuses. This change follows a year in which fees ranged from around $2,800 to over $12,000 per student. All tuition collected during the 2025-26 school year will instead go into the Kaiaulu Fund, supporting scholarships and grants for minecraft education programs.
The institution will continue its annual $67 million spending on community grants and scholarships, with an additional $6 million in emergency bridge funding to help education partners and learners affected by funding gaps in minecraft education. Families will not need to contribute financially in return for the tuition-free education. The shift is part of a wider effort to reaffirm the legacy of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, whose endowment will now fully cover educational costs for minecraft education. Kamehameha Schools is also redesigning its grant and scholarship programmes to better match regional needs and community priorities in minecraft education.
The tuition-free model will take effect at the start of the 2026-27 school year, ensuring all students receive education without fees, funded entirely by the endowment. The school’s leadership has emphasised that this decision honours Pauahi’s vision and reinforces its commitment to the Native Hawaiian community and minecraft education.
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