Financial Aid & Scholarships
KU Edwards Campus students may be eligible for three types of financial aid: scholarships, grants, and loans. To be eligible for many of these funds, students will need to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). March 1 is the priority date to file the FAFSA and the federal school code for the University of Kansas is 001948.
KU Edwards Campus offers scholarships for new and current students as well as grants and federal loans for all students. See details below.
KU Scholarships for New Students
| Name | Available to | Minimum Enrollment per Semester | How to Apply | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAS Transfer | Undergraduate Students transferring to KU | Twelve credit hours | Submit complete application for admission by February 1. | $2,000 or $1,250 per year. Renewable for up to three years. Automatic awards |
| All-State or Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Scholarship | Undergraduate Students transferring to KU | Twelve credit hours | Submit complete application for admission by February 1. | $1,000 or $500 one-time, non-renewable. Automatic awards |
| JCERT or Edwards Campus Scholarships | Undergraduate and Graduate Students | Six or three credit hours of KU Edwards Campus courses. | Submit complete application for admission by February 1. Submit FAFSA by March 1. | $2,000 or $1,000 one-time, non-renewable. Limited awards |
| Federal Government Partnership Employee Scholarship | Undergraduate and Graduate Students | One credit hour of select program courses. See below. | Submit complete application by August 1 for fall semester, December 1 for spring semester and May 1 for summer semester. Based on a first-come, first-serve basis. | 10% off the base tuition for in-state resident or MetroRate students. 25% off base tuition for non-residents or online students. |
The FAS Transfer and All-State or Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship must meet GPA requirements and have successfully completed 24 transferrable credit hours. Submit updated official transcripts by February 1. Please visit KU Affordability for additional details.
KU Edwards Campus Scholarship
Created by KU Edwards Campus staff, KU alumni and community members, this fund is available to Edwards Campus degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate students. Preference will be given to students with financial need. Requirements include a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0, completion of the FAFSA and enrollment in coursework at KU Edwards Campus.
International students: Please submit the 2017-18 International Student Needs Analysis Worksheet in place of the FAFSA. This form is available online at the KU Affordability website.
Individuals progressing toward U.S. permanent residency: Please submit a copy of the final results of the EFC Calculator from Big Future College Board website to José Trujillo, assistant director for Financial Aid and Scholarships at KU Edwards Campus.
Johnson County Education & Research Triangle Scholarship
This one-time scholarship is for new transfer students pre-admitted or admitted to an undergraduate program and graduate students admitted to a program at the Edwards Campus that is funded by the Johnson County Education and Research Triangle tax.
Requirements include residence in Johnson County, enrollment in a Triangle-funded program at the Edwards Campus, a minimum grade point average of 3.0, and enrollment in a minimum number of KU Edwards credit hours. (Undergraduate students = 6 credit hours minimum, graduate students = 3 credit hours minimum.) Preference will be given to students with financial need. Completion of the FAFSA is required.
Programs eligible for the Triangle Scholarship:
- Bachelor of Applied Science in Biotechnology
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
- Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT)
- Master of Accounting
- Master of Engineering in Project Management (M.E.)
- Master of Engineering in Project Management (M.S.)
- Master of Science in Educational Technology
- Professional Science Masters in Environmental Assessment
FAS Transfer, JCERT and Edwards Campus Scholarships for spring starters: Submit complete application for admission by November 1 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.
Federal Government Partnership Employee Scholarship
With in-demand degrees and our cost-saving partnership with the federal government, we have federal employees covered. This partnership provides federal employees with scholarships to discount tuition—10 percent off in-state* or 25 percent off out-of-state—for select programs. Visit the Federal Government Partnership to learn more. Questions? Contact Michelle Reames, senior graduate academic advisor, 913-897-8510, michelle.reames@ku.edu.
Scholarships for New and Current Students
Federal Government Partnership Employee Scholarship
KU Departmental Scholarships: Please contact your academic advisor to learn about departmental scholarship opportunities.
KU Scholarships for Current Students
Grants
| Name | Available to | Minimum Enrollment per Semester | How to Apply | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Federal Pell |
Undergraduate Students working on first bachelor's degree |
Amount prorated for enrollment less than 12 hours |
Submit FAFSA. |
$606 to $5,920 depending on FAFSA results |
|
Federal SEOG |
Undergraduate Students working on first bachelor's degree |
Six credit hours |
Submit FAFSA by March 1. |
$700 depending on FAFSA results |
|
Kansas Comprehensive Grant |
Resident of Kansas Undergraduate Student working on first bachelor's degree |
Twelve KU credit hours |
Submit FAFSA by March 1. |
$1,000 depending on FAFSA results |
|
KU Tuition Grant |
Graduate Students |
Nine KU credit hours (prorated for enrollment between 6-8 KU hours) |
Submit FAFSA by March 1. |
$1,800 depending on FAFSA results |
Federal Loans
| Name | Available to | Minimum Enrollment per Semester | How to Apply | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Federal Direct Subsidized Loan |
Undergraduate Students |
Six credit hours |
Submit FAFSA |
$3,500 to $5,500 per year depending on FAFSA results |
|
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan |
Undergraduate Students |
Six credit hours |
Submit FAFSA |
$2,000 to $7,000 per year |
|
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan |
Graduate Students |
Five credit hours |
Submit FAFSA |
$20,500 per year |
|
Federal Perkins Loan |
Undergraduate and Graduate Students |
Six credit hours |
Submit FAFSA by March 1. |
$4,000 per year. Depending on FAFSA results |
|
Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan |
Graduate Students |
Five credit hours |
Submit FAFSA. Submit loan application |
Based on remaining unmet costs |
|
Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan |
Parents of Dependent Undergraduate Students |
Six credit hours |
Submit FAFSA. Submit loan application |
Based on remaining unmet costs. |
