Scholarships & Financial Aid
What is the name of a scholarship you don't have to apply separately for?
Automatic
What is Federal Work-Study?
This federal aid program allows students to earn money through part-time work while attending school.
True or False: You need to make payments on your student loans while you are in a Master or PhD program.
False!
How do I apply for a scholarship at UMKC?
Every academic year, there is a competitive scholarship application that opens in October and closes in March.
What is the name of the library at UMKC? (The one near the recreation center)
Miller Nichols Library
This type of scholarship is awarded based on a student's academic performance
Merit-based scholarship
To be eligible for work-study at UMKC, students must complete and submit this application form.
What is "grace period"?
Federal student loans will give you a six-month grace period after you graduate, leave school, or drop below half-time.
The best place to go to is UMKC Central (Admin Building), there they will be able to guide you.
What is the mascot of UMKC?
KC Roo
Students must submit this common form to apply for most federal and state financial aid.
FAFSA
What are the awards?
Awards are generally $5,500 for the academic year (Fall and Spring Semesters) and $3,600 for the Summer Semester.
When do payments start?
Payments start if a student:
● Drops below half-time
enrollment
● Leaves school
● Graduates
Are there any free resources at UMKC that can help me increase my financial literacy?
You can book an appointment with UMKC Financial Wellness Center and have free coaching sessions!
Besides Dentistry, what other health profession school does UMKC house?
Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy
What are some of the requirements that might be reviewed when applying for scholarships? (list at least 3)
GPA, community service, extracurricular activities, financial need, essay responses
Where can I request a work-study position?
When you complete FAFSA.
What are 3 steps you have to take before you borrow?
- Accept student loans
- Master Promissory Note
- Complete the Student Loan Entrance
Counseling (EC)
Career preparation and leadership development program to help students land good-paying jobs after college.
Want to get involved? What is the name of the official student government association at UMKC?
UMKC Student Government Association (SGA)
When does FAFSA typically open?
In October
Where are Work-study positions posted?
Handshake
How can you make payments while in school?
1. Visit StudentAid.gov
2. Find your Servicer
3. Set up account with your Servicer
4. Make a payment
This tool on the UMKC website helps students estimate their tuition costs and potential financial aid.
UMKC Net Price Calculator
Where can you find all the events happening on campus, as well as information about all the organizations and clubs?
RooGroups