Financial Aid and Scholarships

www.sfa.umkc.edu

The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office works with students who need help financing educational costs. They administer federal, state, institutional and private financial resources.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the basis for awarding many sources of aid and is available after Jan. 1 each year. Grants, loans and work study awards usually require financial need, as determined from the FAFSA. They also offer loans that are not based on financial need for students and their parents.

UMKC offers a wide-range of scholarships for students. Some scholarships are automatically awarded to qualifying students upon admission. Students can also compete for UMKC scholarships by completing our separate application, available each fall for the upcoming academic year. Most of these scholarships are based on academic merit but a few also require financial need. There are many scholarships awarded by academic units. Information regarding those scholarships can be obtained from the specific unit’s office. They also administer scholarships awarded to our students through sources outside the University.

They are ready to assist you. Stop by our office at 101 Administrative Center, 5115 Oak St., call 816-235-1154 or send an e-mail to finaid@umkc.edu. Information is also available at www.sfa.umkc.edu.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Complete your FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
UMKC School Code: 002518
Priority deadline: March 1