Hawaii families weighing college costs get a free one-stop shot at 20 Christian schools this Monday evening in Honolulu.

• Hawaii Baptist Academy hosts the annual Christian College Fair on Monday, Sept. 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. at its high school campus on Pali Highway.
• Admissions staff from 20 colleges will answer questions on majors, scholarships, and financial aid; every family takes home a college guide.
• Money is a big draw — schools are bringing tips on how to make tuition affordable, and scholarships are a central topic.
• Distance is the real problem the fair solves: families in Hawaii can't just drive to campuses on the mainland, so the schools come to them.
• Attending schools include Seattle Pacific University, Dallas Baptist University, and Westmont College. It's free and open to the public, but registration is required through the academy's website.

Outlook: The academy follows up with an open house for preschool through high school on Nov. 7.