Applications for School Licensing and Vendor Compliance
Initial License
Private trade, vocational or technical schools are welcome to apply for licensure with the Hawaii Department of Education. Licenses will only be granted to schools operating in the State of Hawaii. Please use the following link to complete the application form:
License for a new school
Renewal
If you are renewing a current license for 2023-2025, use this link:
License Renewal
The deadline for the next renewal period is July 3, 2023.
Vendor Compliance
The DOE requires "Compliant" status from different agencies for initial and renewal license applications. You can purchase a report online ($12.00) from the procurement office which will show your status from the following: Hawaii Department of Taxation (DOTAX), the Internal Revenue Service, the Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR), and the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
vendors.ehawaii.gov/hce/splash/welcome.html#
Online Schools and Training Programs Outside Hawaii
The Hawaii Department of Education does not license schools not physically located in Hawaii. Online schools or programs from outside of Hawaii who want to provide training may contact the State of Hawaii Workforce Development Council about qualifying to be an Eligiable Training Provider.