Sponsored Students
We've Changed Our Name
We've changed our name from the International Student Affairs Office to International Student and Scholar Services. We're still providing the same level of services and support to our community of international students and scholars.Sponsored Student Responsibilities
Sponsored students receive scholarships, so there are rules and responsibilities that come along with being a sponsored student.
Required Documents
Provide our office with a copy of the following documents.
- Financial Guarantee from your sponsoring agency
- Consent Form, filled out during your check-in session
- Insurance Waiver (PDF), if your sponsoring agency provides insurance coverage
Scholarship Requirements
When you meet with an academic advisor at UMKC to schedule your courses, make sure your advisor is aware that you are a sponsored student and must abide by specific scholarship requirements. You are responsible for enrolling in courses that are approved by your sponsoring agency. If you complete courses that are not approved by your sponsoring agency, you will be expected to pay for those courses.
Courses that may not be approved- Online courses
- PACE courses
- Accelerated courses
- Weekend and evening courses
- Courses outside your major area of study
- Language courses in a language you are already fluent in
If you are unsure whether your sponsoring agency will cover courses, reach out to your advisor at your sponsoring agency to confirm.
Meet Our Sponsored Student Advisor
Morgan Ramsey International Sponsored Student Advisor Email: ramseyma@umkc.edu Specialization: Sponsored students, J-1 Exchange Visitors, insurance