Financial Aid & Scholarships
Upon admission to the university, KU Edwards Campus students may be eligible for three types of financial aid: scholarships, grants, and loans.
Explore how to apply for aid at KU!
To be eligible for many of these funds, students will need to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The federal school code for the University of Kansas is 001948.
Financial aid may be available for certain certificate programs.
KU Edwards Campus offers scholarships for new and current students as well as grants and federal loans for all students. See details below.
Questions?
José Trujillo
Assistant Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships
jftrujil@ku.edu
913-897-8578
Helpful Information
Top Scholarships for New KUEC Students
| Name | Available to | Minimum Enrollment per Semester | How to Apply | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAS Transfer | Undergraduate students transferring to KU | 12 KU credit hours | Submit complete application for admission by Aug 1. | $2,000 or $1,250 per year. Renewable for up to 3 years. Automatic awards |
| Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Scholarship | Undergraduate students transferring to KU | 12 KU credit hours | Submit complete application and Phi Theta Kappa Membership Verification form for admission by May 1. | $500 one-time, non-renewable. Automatic awards |
| Edwards Campus Scholarship | Undergraduate and graduate students with a 2.5 GPA | 6 or 3 credit hours of KU Edwards Campus courses. | Submit complete application for admission by May 1. Submit FAFSA by Aug 1. | $1,000 one-time, non-renewable. Limited awards |
Non-FAFSA eligible individuals such as international students, students progressing toward U.S. permanent residency, undocumented, and/or DACA students are eligible to apply by submitting the Institutional Student Need Analysis Worksheet instead of the FAFSA. (Must be admitted student.)
FAS Transfer and Edwards Campus Scholarships for spring starters: Submit your completed application for admission and FAFSA by December 1. FAS Transfer scholarship applicants do not need to apply for FAFSA. If you are a spring starter, recipients will receive half of the scholarship total for the spring semester.
Additional KU Scholarships for New Students
| Name | Available to | Minimum Enrollment per Semester | How to Apply | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miller Scholarship | New incoming students admitted to the School of Education. | 6 undergraduate or 3 graduate credit hours of KU Edwards Campus courses | Submissions are due June 1. Application forms can be found at ku.academicworks.com. | Varies |
| Goodyear Grant | One-time award limited to new, incoming students, one student awarded per year. FAFSA submission is required. | 6 undergraduate or 3 graduate credit hours of KU Edwards Campus courses | Submissions are due June 1st. Application forms can be found at ku.academicworks.com. | $1,000 |
| Belz Norbert Scholarship | One-time award limited to new, incoming students in applied biological sciences, biotechnology, health sciences, or exercise science programs- one student per year. FAFSA submission required. | 6 undergraduate KU Edwards Campus hours | Submissions are due June 1st. Application forms can be found at ku.academicworks.com. | $1,000 |
| Diversity Support Scholarship | Preference is given to recipients of scholarships supported by the Sunderland Fund at Johnson County Community College.
Secondary preference is given to first-generation students from underrepresented populations. Ten students per year are selected for this scholarship. FAFSA submission is required. | 6 undergraduate KU Edwards Campus hours | Submit a complete application for admission by May 1 and submit FAFSA by June 1. | $2,000 |
Scholarships for New and Current Students
Listed here are additional scholarships and resources which not all KUEC students meet the specific criteria for, but for which you may qualify.
| Name | Available to | Minimum Enrollment per Semester | How to Apply | Amount per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KU Departmental Scholarships | Please contact your academic advisor to learn about departmental scholarship opportunities. | Varies | ||
| Non-Traditional Student Scholarship | Current KU undergraduate and graduate students. | 6 KU credit hours | Applications are available in early March and are due at the end of March. | Varies |
| McNair Scholars Program | Current KU undergraduate and graduate students. To learn more about the program and eligibility criteria, visit mcnair.ku.edu. | Varies | ||
| State of Kansas Teacher Service Scholarship | Service obligation scholarship program available to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing bachelor's degree programs or master's degrees in hard-to-fill disciplines or planning to teach in an underserved geographic area. | Varies | The deadline to apply each year is May 1. | |
| School of Professional Studies Dean's Scholarship | One-time award is given with preference to first-generation students from underrepresented populations and/ or admitted to programs in the School of Professional Studies. Awarded to students identified by eligibility criteria FAFSA submission required. | 6 KU Edwards undergraduate campus credit hours | Current students must submit FAFSA by June 1. | $1,000 per year |
| JCERT Scholarship | New and current undergraduate and graduate students admitted to a JCERT-funded program at the Edwards Campus and who live in Johnson County, KS. FAFSA or KU Institutional Needs Analysis Worksheet is required to qualify. Students must have a 2.5 GPA. | 6 undergraduate or 3 graduate KU Edwards Campus hours | Submit a complete application for admission or readmission by May 1 and submit FAFSA by June 1. Current students must submit FAFSA by June 1. | Varies per year |
| Hispanic Development Fund Scholarship | Undergraduate and graduate students of Hispanic heritage who have graduated from a Greater Kansas City area high school. | Varies | Applications are available in early January and are due at the end of February. | Varies per year |
| Elizabeth Miller Watkins Memorial Scholarship | Current undergraduate female students who have a 3.0 cumulative GPA and demonstrate financial need. | Varies | Applications are available in early January and are due at the end of February. | $2,000 |
| KC Scholars Adult Learner Scholarship | New students who live in one of six eligible counties (Kansas: Wyandotte, Johnson. Missouri: Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte) and have earned at least 12 college credits at an accredited, Title IV, postsecondary institution and have not earned a degree OR have previously earned an associate degree and will use the scholarship to earn a bachelor’s degree. | Varies | Applications are available in early January and are due at the end of February. | $5,000 for part-time students or $10,000 for full-time students |
Grants
| Name | Available To | Minimum Enrollment per Semester | How to Apply | Amount per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Pell | Undergraduate students working on first bachelor's degree | Amount prorated for enrollment less than 12 hours | Submit FAFSA. | $773 to $7,395 depending on FAFSA results |
| Federal SEOG | Undergraduate students working on first bachelor's degree | 6 credit hours | Submit FAFSA by February 1. | $700 depending on FAFSA results |
| Kansas Comprehensive Grant | A resident of Kansas undergraduate student working on first bachelor's degree | 12 KU credit hours | Submit FAFSA by February 1. | $1,000 depending on FAFSA results |
Federal Loans
| Name | Available To | Minimum Enrollment per Semester | How to Apply | Amount per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Direct Subsidized Loan | Undergraduate students | 6 credit hours | Submit FAFSA | $3,500 to $5,500 per year depending on FAFSA results |
| Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan | Undergraduate students | 6 credit hours | Submit FAFSA | $2,000 to $7,000 per year |
| Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan | Graduate students | 5 credit hours | Submit FAFSA | $20,500 per year |
| Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan | Graduate students | 5 credit hours | Submit FAFSA. Submit loan application. | Based on remaining unmet costs |
| Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan | Parents of Dependent Undergraduate Students | 6 credit hours | Submit FAFSA. Submit loan application. | Based on remaining unmet costs. |
“With a busy work schedule and family obligations, I needed a program tailored to my lifestyle. KU’s MAcc program at the Edwards Campus was a perfect fit. Support from the School of Business is incredible!” - Novestus Kibet, MAcc student