HONOLULU — The University of Hawaii at Manoa announced it is extending the enrollment deadline in 2024 from May 1 to June 1 in response to the delayed release of financial information to colleges and universities nationwide by the federal government.

Officials add that the application deadline for new on-campus housing has also been extended to June 1.

The delay in the application process is because of a system upgrade, according to a UH Manoa news release.

Used by millions of college students annually to apply for federal financial aid, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid provides information used by schools to award scholarships and provide aid through other programs.

Other colleges and universities across the nation have also extended their enrollment deadline because of the system delay.

“We understand that many families are waiting to understand the full picture of what level of financial aid they will receive before making a decision on which campus they should attend,” said UH Manoa Vice Provost for Enrollment Management Nikki Chun in the release. “We are grateful that students and their ohana consider UH Manoa for their education as we have such a wide range of programs and faculty who are among the top in their fields.”

UH Manoa offers over 99 different majors and academic programs while consistently ranking among the top universities in research and academic success.

“All of the data show that higher education is a worthwhile investment, and you don’t have to leave Hawaii to receive a quality education that’s also affordable,” UH Manoa Provost Michael Bruno. “I hope students who are thinking about college and want to make a difference here in Hawaii strongly consider UH Manoa. We will provide the education and tools you need for a successful career and fulfilling life, as we all work to make our state a better place for generations to come.”

Sarah Yamanaka covers news and events for Spectrum News Hawaii. She can be reached at sarah.yamanaka@charter.com.