Welcome to HACAC!

The Hawaiʻi Association for College Admission Counseling (HACAC) is a non-profit organization of professionals working in the realm of college admissions, both on the secondary and post-secondary levels. Like our parent organization, the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), we are dedicated to helping students transition to post-secondary education through education, collaboration, and community building.

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Become a Member

HACAC offers invaluable opportunities for professional growth, networking, and collaboration among professionals working in the realm of college admissions, both on the secondary and post-secondary levels.

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Support HACAC

HACAC is an all-volunteer organization that would not be possible without the efforts and contributions of our members and supporters. There are many ways to support HACAC and we welcome your support!

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Upcoming Events


Introduction to Financial Aid Workshop

Don’t let college costs stress you out! Join us for a FREE community workshop: Introduction to Financial Aid! We’ll explain everything you need to know to help pay for college, including grants, scholarships, loans, and more!

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2026 HACAC Conference

Save the Date! The 2026 HACAC Conference will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026 at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College. More information will be forthcoming. We hope to see you there!

More Information Forthcoming!

Updates and News

2025 Conference Sponsors

— ʻIlima Level Sponsors —

Kapiʻolani Community College
University of Hawaii at Mānoa

Lehua Level Sponsors

— Naupaka Level Sponsors —

Colorado Consortium
Willamette University

2025 Access Sponsors

— ‘A’ali’i Level Sponsors —

Dwight Global

‘Aʻaliʻi Level Sponsors

— Pōhinahina Level Sponsors —

Common App
Creighton University
George Fox University
Temple University, Japan Campus
UC San Diego
Willamette University

More About Our Association

Mission Statement

Strengthening our community of professionals dedicated to post-secondary access through advocacy, education, and collaboration.

Vision Statement

A thriving community committed to post-secondary education, grounded in connection to Hawai’i and its people and values of pilina (relationships), ‘ohana (family), and kūpono (honest).

Core Values

HACAC is committed to and is guided by its core values of pilina (relationships), ‘ohana (family), and kūpono (honest).

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