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.
Nonresident Scholarships
Automatic Scholarships
Students who are not Missouri residents may receive awards that reduce tuition and fees to resident amounts. We also offer special rates for Kansas and some states in the Midwest.
Students will be matched with the highest possible automatic award and based on the information you submit when you complete the apply to UMKC. Only students admitted beginning in Fall 2023 going forward are considered for these awards.
Automatic Nonresident Awards At a Glance
Click on the scholarship links for full award details.
- Roo Nation Scholarship
- Nonresident tuition differential
- Newly enrolled nonresident undergraduate students that apply by April 1st (limited number available)
- High school core GPA of 3.0 or above OR Transfer GPA of 3.0 or above
- Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry and Law students are not eligible.
- Roo Nation Scholarships are limited depending on available funds.
Competitive Scholarships At a Glance
Competitive scholarships are awarded based on criteria of each scholarship. Funding may be limited for certain competitive scholarships, and some awards require additional application materials. Deadlines may vary. Students may apply by contacting their academic department for approval.
- Chancellor's Nonresident Award
- Nonresident tuition differential
- Varies by academic department.
- Newly enrolled nonresident undergraduate and graduate degree-seeking students
- Must be enrolled full time
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Not available for students enrolling at the Conservatory, School of Dentistry, School of Education, School of Law, School of Medicine, School of Nursing and Health Studies and School of Pharmacy
You May Qualify for a Residency Rate
We offer in-state and discounted tuition rates for students who qualify, including residents of Kansas, the Heartland and former members of the military.