Problem: Article: Most of the housing in Hawaii is similar to what one might find in the mainland, but tends to be far more expensive by square foot.  As a result, you may want to consider moving into an apartment or condo as opposed to a single family house.  Single family homes are the most expensive option and tend to come primarily in three and four bedroom layouts.  It would be difficult to find a one or two-bedroom single family home. Co-Ops are apartment buildings where you do not actually purchase an apartment, but rather a share in the company that operates it.  It may be difficult to get bank financing for co-ops but may be a good decision for those with enough already saved. Condominiums are the most common choice for people relocating from the mainland and come in a wide variety of sizes and layouts.  Most condos require an additional maintenance fee on top of your mortgage or rent.  The average condo fee in Hawaii is $400 per month. Rentals are available in each of these housing types, but be aware that pricing may vary depending on season and proximity to tourist attractions. While the housing market nationwide has reduced in costs in recent years, Honolulu is recognized as one of the few places that it is still considered a more economic decision to rent rather than to purchase a home.  However, you may still consider purchasing a home elsewhere in Hawaii.  Homes are more affordable on the less populous islands, but work may be harder to find. Leases in Hawaii can be as short as monthly, or years in length. In Hawaii, a large portion of the land is still owned by a few large trusts that remain from the days what Hawaii was a monarchy.  As a result, you may choose to purchase a lease-hold on some land.  It may be difficult to find land that is for sale if you are on a budget. Most lease-holds last for 55 years, with payments fixed for thirty years and then adjustable based on the current market. Financing is available for lease holds as well as purchases. If you have already found work, it’s important that you find a place to live near your job.  Traffic can be extremely heavy on the Hawaiian Islands and commuting between islands can be difficult.  Traffic can be so bad in Hawaii that many executives opt to fly to work instead of commuting by car. Traffic is far worse in high tourism areas that also offer many jobs in the tourism industry.  If you work in tourism or a related industry, you may want to live close to your place of employment. You may have the most success finding the right place to buy or rent by working with a realtor that specializes in the real estate market of Hawaii.  First, you need to Find a Good Real Estate Agent, then begin exploring your options.  Realtors will know of properties within your price range and help you find ones in the area you’d like to live. Purchasing a home without a realtor can be extremely difficult. Even if you are working with a realtor, you can still use the internet to look for places you would like to live.  Most large realty websites cover the Hawaiian Islands and can provide you with many options to purchase or to rent.  Websites like Trulia.com and Zillow.com allow you to search for properties while sorting them by variables like price, number of bedrooms or size of the lot. Websites like HawaiiRealEstate.org and HawaiiLife.com both offer similar services that specialize in the Hawaiian Islands. There are a few more common issues people tend to run into when moving to the Hawaiian Islands.  Some of these concerns are:  It may be more difficult to locate a rental if you are moving to Hawaii with pets, particularly large dogs. Most Hawaiian banks will put a ten-day hold on checks from the mainland, so you may want to open a local bank account and establish direct deposit for your income. You may need to have your vehicle shipped to Hawaii, and you will be expected to get a Hawaiian driver’s license and register the vehicle at the local DMV within ten days of its arrival.
Summary: Research the types of homes available in Hawaii. Decide whether to rent or buy. Decide between purchasing and lease holding. Look for a place near your job. Contact a realtor. Use realty websites to find rentals or homes for sale. Prepare for common difficulties people experience moving to Hawaii.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Colleges usually offer grants or partial scholarships. Look for programs or scholarships from outside sources that can help with the remaining cost. Apply for as many of these scholarships as you can to reduce the cost of your education as much as possible. Once you are in college, maintain the academic standing required of your scholarship. Most grants or scholarships require that you maintain a certain GPA or otherwise remain in good academic standing. Continue to work hard and get grades high enough to keep your scholarship for as long as you need it. Athletic scholarships are highly competitive, and they only go to the best players in a region or state. If you're not the best player on your team and in your region, getting an athletic scholarship will be difficult. Practice and work hard to improve in your sport. Contact coaches at colleges you're interested in.  The best athletic schools might overlook mediocre academics, but if a scholarship comes down to you and a similar player with better grades, chances are it'll go to the other person. Because of this, keep your grades up, too. Being proactive about getting recruited will put you on the coach's radar as an athlete. Since you came to them, they'll know you're interested in their school and will be more likely to consider you. While this scholarship can help you get a top-tier education for free, it comes with a cost. You'll have to spend upwards of 20 hours a week practicing your sport, which can keep you from investing in the academics of college. These scholarships are also re-awarded each year, so they can be taken away if your coach doesn't feel you need or deserve it each year.  Consider lower-division schools, too. While you may dream of playing for your favorite Division I school, these scholarships are much more difficult to get. The ROTC also offers scholarships if you're looking into joining the military. For most ROTC programs, you will serve four years of active service and four years with the Individual Ready Reserve, during which you can be called back to active duty. For certain positions, this commitment may be longer or shorter. For instance, pilots usually commit to 10 years of service. ROTC programs operate in over 1000 colleges and universities in the country. Decide on, apply to, and gain acceptance to one of these schools. If necessary, specify that you're applying as an ROTC student. You can then apply for the scholarships from there.  Make sure you fulfill the basic requirements for an ROTC scholarship. For high school students, you must be a US citizen between 17 and 26 years old, have a GPA of at least 2.50, have a high school diploma or GED, score a minimum of 920 on the combined math and verbal SAT or 19 on the ACT (excluding the writing portion), and meet certain physical requirements.  In order to keep your scholarship, you must maintain certain physical and academic standards throughout your college career. Make sure you stay physically fit, and keep your GPA above the required minimum (2.50 or 3, depending on your branch of ROTC). Scholarships can be taken away if you fail to meet the necessary requirements, so be aware of your standing within your program. After college, fulfill your service commitment. ROTC gives you a free college education, so be sure to honor your commitment to service in the armed forces. Do you have an unusual hobby? Are you from a minority or military background? Are you a first-generation college student? What are your talents and interests? Write down everything you can think of, and make a note of anything that might help you land a scholarship. There are tons out there that you may qualify for.  Use reputable websites like CollegeScholarships.org, FastWeb, or  Scholarships.com to search through many available scholarships. Research everything you can think of to find scholarships that you might qualify for, or look through a list of scholarships for those that fit your background and interests. If applicable, put together a portfolio, promotion video, or other material to display your skills. Scholarships in the arts generally require proof of the quality of your work. For writing, photography, or art, put together a portfolio to display the quality and diversity of your work. For dance, music, or other talents, make audio or video recordings of your best performances. These don't need to be fancy, but they should show off your talent as well as possible.
Summary:
Apply for academic scholarships. Aim for an athletic scholarship. Consider going the ROTC route. Apply for more unique scholarships.