got accepted to manoa, housing/working tips?

i got accepted into manoa a couple days ago, pretty excited about it. i'm already aware that living in hawaii is expensive. im also aware that the campus dorms are not the best here. how manageable is it to go to UH and work at the same time? that's the only way i could see myself staying afloat, even with roommates. if it helps, my intended major is SLS.