AN AFFORDABLE CHOICE
As a transfer student, enrolling at the University of MissouriKansas City is a wise investment in your future. UMKC offers
an exceptional college experience at a reasonable cost, and
financial aid is available for most students.
WE WORK HARD TO KEEP EXPENSES LOW
» More than 85 percent of transfer students receive some
combination of scholarships, grants, loans and work-study jobs.
» Students who live in 11 Kansas counties (Atchison, Douglas,
Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami,
Osage, Shawnee and Wyandotte) automatically pay in-state
tuition, known as the Metro Rate. umkc.edu/metrorate
» Students from Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota,
Nebraska, North Dakota and Wisconsin may qualify for reduced
tuition under the Midwest Student Exchange Program.
msep.mhec.org
HELP IS AVAILABLE
GRANTS
Grants are based primarily on financial need; repayment is not required.
» The UMKC Advantage Grant ensures tuition is met for full-time,
Pell-eligible Missouri residents who file the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by April 1. Transfer students must
have an associate’s degree to qualify. Student athletes are not eligible.
Medicine, Pharmacy and Conservatory students are not eligible for
the UMKC Advantage or Opportunity grants. go.umkc.edu/grants
LOANS
Parents and students can borrow money, usually at reduced interest
rates. Loans must be repaid. Among the best-known options are
Perkins, Stafford and Parent PLUS loans. go.umkc.edu/loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
Students can receive awards based on merit, financial need or special
abilities. Repayment is not required. Many are renewable.
go.umkc.edu/scholarships
» Academic units award scholarships to qualified admitted
students. Application procedures and deadlines vary; check with
the degree program to learn more.
CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT
UMKC spends $10 million annually on student employment. One
option is Federal Work-Study, a program that provides funding for
part-time jobs both on and off campus. go.umkc.edu/work-study
2015-16 TUITION AND FEES
UNDERGRADUATE
Missouri resident and Kansas Metro Rate $9,553
Nonresident$22,714
Midwest Exchange (IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, ND, NE, WI)
$13,638
Based on two 15-hour semesters. Resident cost per credit hour, excluding
fees, is $272. For Six-Year Law Scholars, undergraduate rates apply.
PHARM.D. PROGRAM
Missouri resident
$20,488
Nonresident
$43,389
Based on two 15-hour semesters. Rates apply after admittance to the
Pharm.D. program. For pre-pharmacy, undergraduate rates apply.
RESIDENCE HALLS
» Johnson Residence Hall
» Oak Street Residence Hall
Four-person suite
$9,755
Single suite (shared bath)$11,327
Single room (private bath)$11,511
Prices include the most popular
annual meal plan of 320 meals
and $400 flex cash.
APARTMENTS
» Hospital Hill Apartments
» Oak Place Apartments
One-bedroom unit
$10,020
Two-bedroom unit
$9,082
Four-bedroom unit
$7,824
Rates are per person for an academic
year lease at Oak Place. Rates
include all utilites, internet and cable
but no meal plan.
IT ALL STARTS WITH FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form is required for many
kinds of financial aid. Complete an online form at fafsa.gov.
» UMKC’s priority deadline is March 1.
» UMKC’s FAFSA code is 002518.
GO.UMKC.EDU/SCHOLARSHIPS
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UMKC
DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS
COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIPS
UMKC HERMAN JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP
Competitive scholarships require action beyond applying for admission.
The awards range from $250 to full tuition. Students who are automatically
awarded the Chancellor’s Transfer scholarship also are eligible for the competitive
Curators’ Transfer and Phi Theta Kappa scholarships.
African-American AND 2.5 GPA. You can find the required application at
go.umkc.edu/scholarships.
Award: Varies
Residency Requirement: Missouri; Kansas counties
in the Kansas City metro area
Renewable GPA: 2.5
DEADLINE: Feb. 1
UMKC HISPANIC MATCHING SCHOLARSHIP
ny Hispanic/Latino student who receives the Greater Kansas City Hispanic
A
Scholarship is eligible to compete for this scholarship. Apply directly at
hispanicdevelopmentfund.org.
Award: Matches amount awarded by the Hispanic Development Fund
Renewable GPA: n/a
DEADLINE: Apply to the Hispanic Development Fund by March 1
AUTOMATIC SCHOLARSHIPS
Transfer students who apply for admission and postmark application materials
by the priority deadlines of Feb. 15 (Fall Semester) and Nov. 15 (Spring Semester)
will automatically be considered for renewable university scholarships.
Medicine, Pharmacy and Conservatory students are not eligible for the automatic
scholarships listed here because those academic units offer their own scholarships.
CHANCELLOR’S TRANSFER AWARD
3.0 college GPA, 40 transferable hours, full-time enrollment
Award: $2,000, plus nonresident fee differential if applicable
Residency Requirement: U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
Renewable GPA: 2.75
DEADLINE: Apply for admission by Feb. 15 or Nov. 15
CHANCELLOR’S MINORITY NONRESIDENT AWARD
African-American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American. Must indicate ethnicty
on application for admission.
Award: Nonresident fee differential
Residency Requirement: Nonresident, Native U.S. citizen
Renewable GPA: 2.0
DEADLINE: Apply for admission by Feb. 15 or Nov. 15
CURATORS’ TRANSFER SCHOLAR AWARD
3.5 GPA, associate degree, requires separate application at go.umkc.edu/
scholarships
Award: $1,000, plus nonresident fee differential if applicable
Residency Requirement: None
Renewable GPA: 3.25
Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Law and Conservatory students not eligible.
DEADLINE: Apply for admission by Feb. 15 or Nov. 15
PHI THETA KAPPA
3.25 GPA, associate degree, member of Phi Theta Kappa, requires separate application
at go.umkc.edu/scholarships
Award: $500, plus nonresident fee differential if applicable
Renewable GPA: 3.0
Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Law and Conservatory students not eligible.
DEADLINE: Apply for admission by Jan. 15
VICTOR WILSON SCHOLARSHIP
Must demonstrate financial need. Requires separate application at go.umkc.edu/
scholarships.
Award: Varies
Residency Requirement: Longtime residence in Kansas City, MO
Renewable GPA: 2.0
DEADLINE: File FAFSA by March 1
UMKC recognized as a
BEST VALUE COLLEGE
by The Princeton Review
2012 • 2013 • 2014
CONTACT US
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY
Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
816-235-1154
finaid@umkc.edu
sfa.umkc.edu
UMKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.
Relay Missouri: 800-735-2966 (TTY)
SCHEDULE A VISIT
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