Construction Update
The front entrance with parking at the UMKC Administrative Center is closed for construction. Please use the entrances on the east, south and north ends of building. The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships will remain open for calls and email. UMKC Central will be relocating to its new office in Atterbury Student Success Center from July 27 to August 14. Walk-in services may be limited or not available during that time.
Missouri Resident Awards
Missouri Department of Higher Education
This department awards a variety of grants and scholarships to students of all ages. Eligibility is based on many different factors, including financial need, academic achievement, civic involvement, athletic ability and other skills and interests.
Highlighted Missouri Awards and Programs
In addition to these highlighted awards, we encourage you to explore all the awards offered by the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development.
- Bright Flight
- Access Missouri Financial Assistance Program
- Advanced Placement Incentive Grant
- Public Service Officer or Employee’s Child Survivor Grant Program
- Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant
- Wartime Veteran’s Survivors Grant Program
Missouri Scholarship and Loan Foundation
Awards
The Missouri Scholarship and Loan Foundation provides innovative products and services to help Missouri students, particularly those with insufficient financial resources, to prepare for, enter into and successfully complete higher education at Missouri institutions.
Missouri Family Education Loan Program (MOFELP)
An interest-free, fee-free private student loan program designed to provide a borrowing option for Missouri students who have financial need and may not meet the traditional credit requirements for private loans.
Complete the MOFELP application