Affordability is a top priority for us, too. More than 90% of UMKC students receive some type of financial aid. Understanding what it will cost to attend UMKC is an important step in setting the course for your future.
At UMKC, we have several options for students to ensure they can attain a quality education for affordable prices. Let’s break it down.
There are many scholarships for students attending UMKC, including those based on merit, academic achievement, financial need or special abilities.
We want you to feel at home at UMKC. One of the ways we can show you just how much is by providing special rates for students in the region. We offer residency discounts for students in Kansas and many other states across the Midwest.
Grants, work-study programs and loans also provide much needed financial aid for our students.
Under the Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program, if you teach full-time for five complete and consecutive academic years in a low-income school or educational service agency, and meet other qualifications, you may be eligible for forgiveness of up to $17,500 on your loans.
Undergraduate and graduate students pursuing teaching certification are eligible to apply for robust scholarships through the Institute for Urban Education (IUE). The IUE provides scholarships, support and co-curricular programming for students wanting to teach in Kansas City urban schools.
Students in the following programs are eligible for IUE scholarships:
Visit the Office of Financial Aid for estimates of your program costs.
File your FAFSA
Freshmen Student General Scholarship Application Due
Transfer Student General Scholarship Application Due
Fall Entry Apply for Departmental Scholarships
Spring Entry Apply for Departmental Scholarships
