FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES
Students can use financial aid for tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board, and other education costs. Learn more about the different types of financial aid and how to apply for them by visiting the resources listed below.
Federal Student Aid – The official website for information related to federal financial aid
Free Application for Federal Student Aid – The official FAFSA application website
Types of Financial Aid (video) – Federal Student Aid’s video guide to federal grants, loans, and work-study
FSA ID Guide – A helpful guide to answer questions about the FSA ID, required to complete the FAFSA
FAFSA Next Steps – What to expect after you’ve completed the FAFSA
FinAid – A comprehensive guide to federal and private financial aid and scholarships
State Financial Aid – A list of grants and scholarships available to residents of Kansas and Missouri
FAFSA Workshops – A list of free FAFSA completion workshops in Kansas & Missouri
How to Fill Out the FAFSA (video) – Federal Student Aid’s FAFSA video guide
Net Price Calculator – A calculator to estimate the actual cost of attending any given institution
College Board’s College Costs Guide – Learn more about the different factors that impact college costs
Award Letter Comparison Calculator – A calculator to help you compare financial aid award letters from multiple institutions
529 ACCOUNT AND COLLEGE SAVINGS RESOURCES
The following websites and resources are available to help students and their families learn more about saving money for college and develop a college savings plan.
Missouri MOST – Missouri’s 529 College Savings Plan
Learning Quest – 529 Education Savings program established by the State of Kansas
UPromise – A free cashback earnings program that allows you to contribute earned savings to a 529 account
Ugift – A free service that lets friends and family contribute to a student’s 529 account
America Saves/Kansas Saves – Resources and support for low- to modest-income households to help them save money, reduce debt and build wealth; also available en español
Saving for College – Information for families addressing the challenge of paying for higher education costs
College Savings Planner – Customizable calculator that enables students and families to identify college savings needs and create personalized savings goals
Money Smart KC – Local and national resources to help people manage and grow their money
No Frills Money Skills Video Series – Free videos covering various personal finance topics
Common Cents Resources – Quarterly articles designed for parents to share personal finance lessons with their children
Practical Money Skills – Free education resources to help students and families develop money management skills; also available en español
Better Together – Report detailing policies about children’s savings accounts and access initiatives
OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS AT POST-SECONDARY NETWORK CAMPUSES
Each institution and foundation has a wide variety of scholarships available for students from all different backgrounds. We encourage you to visit the sites to find more information about scholarship eligibility and requirements.
https://www.avila.edu/admission-aid/financial-aid/
scholarships-first-year-1
https://www.avila.edu/admission-aid/financial-aid/
scholarships-transfer-student
Baker University
https://www.bakeru.edu/academic-scholarships/
Donnelly College
http://www.donnelly.edu/aid/
scholarships.cfm
Johnson County Community College
https://jccc.scholarships.ngwebsolutions
.com/scholarx_scholarshipsearch.aspx
Kansas City Art Institute
http://kcai.edu/financial-aid-scholarships/scholarships-grants/
Kansas City Kansas Community College
http://kckcc.edu/costs-aid/scholarships
http://www.kckcc.edu/foundation/
scholarships/
Kansas State University
http://www.k-state.edu/admissions/finaid/
scholarships.html
Lincoln University
https://www.lincolnu.edu/web/
advancement/foundation-scholarships
https://www.lincolnu.edu/web/financial-aid/
undergraduate-scholarships
Metropolitan Community College
Park University
http://www.park.edu/scholarships/
Rockhurst University
http://ww2.rockhurst.edu/admissions/
freshman/scholarships
https://ww2.rockhurst.edu/admissions/
transfer/scholarships-financial
-aid/scholarships
University of Central Missouri
https://www.ucmo.edu/sfs/scholarships/
https://ucmo.academicworks.com/
University of Kansas
https://admissions.ku.edu/tuition-scholarship/freshman
https://admissions.ku.edu/tuition-scholarship/transfer
University of Missouri
http://financialaid.missouri.edu/types-of-aid/
scholarships/index.php
https://endowedscholarships.
missouri.edu/
University of Missouri-Kansas City
http://finaid.umkc.edu/aid/slg=financial
_aid&mdf_cat=21&page_mdf=
2335bac46a80c1e43d1475fe2e3744d9
Western Governor’s University
http://www.wgu.edu/tuition_financial
_aid/scholarships
William Jewell College
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
https://www.growyourgiving.org/
scholarships
Hispanic Development Fund
Truman Heartland Community Foundation
http://www.thcf.org/Grant-Scholarship-Seekers/Scholarships
WdS Educational Foundation
Belton Education Foundation
http://beltonfoundation.org/2016
-scholarship-applications-now-available/
Blue Springs School District/Blue Springs Education Foundation
http://www.bssd.net/domain/3554
Blue Valley Education Foundation
https://bvef.bluevalleyk12.org/students-staff/Pages/Programs.aspx
Bonner Springs Education Foundation
http://www.bse-edufoundation.org/scholarships.html
Excelsior Springs Educational Foundation
http://esfoundation.weebly.com/
scholarships.html
Grain Valley Education Foundation
http://www.gvr5.net/District/Portal/28-Grain-Valley-Education-Foundation
Grandview Education Foundation
Harrisonville Public School Foundation
https://www.harrisonvilleschools.org
/Page/62
Hickman Mills Education Foundation
https://www.hickmanmills.org/Page/4241
Independence School District Foundation
http://www.ourisdf.org/?page_id=112
Kearney School District Education Foundation
http://www.ksdef.com/scholarships
Lee’s Summit Educational Foundation
https://www.lsedfoundation.com/
scholarships/
Liberty School District Foundation
http://libertyschooldistrictfoundation.
wildapricot.org/page-1559578
Lone Jack Local Scholarships
https://www.lonejackc6.net/vnews/
display.v/SEC/High%20School%
7CCounselor%3E%3EScholarships
Kansas City Kansas Scholarships
http://www.kckscholarships.org/
North Kansas City Schools Education Foundation
http://nkcschoolsfoundation.org/
scholarships-for-students/nkc-scholarships
Olathe Public Schools Foundation
http://www.olathepublicschoolsfoundation
.org/students-parents/scholarships
Park Hill Foundation
https://parkhillfoundation.org/
scholarshipsgrants/applications/
Platte County Scholarships
http://www.plattecountyschooldistrict.
com/Page/2934
Raytown Educational Foundation
http://www.raytowneducationalfoundation
.org/scholarships/
Raymore-Peculiar Local Scholarships
http://rpseniors.weebly.com/local-scholarships.html
Shawnee Mission Education Foundation
http://www.smef.org/s/1485/2_
interior.aspx?sid=1485&gid=1&pgid=306
West Platte Education Foundation
OTHER SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES IN THE REGION AND NATIONALLY
Visit the sites below to learn more about how to find and apply for scholarships.
Institutional and Community Scholarships – A list of scholarships from institutions and community foundations in the Greater Kansas City area
Where to Find College Scholarships – A guide to finding scholarships both online and offline
National Scholarship Databases – Several scholarship databases with thousands of local and national scholarships
How to Apply for a College Scholarship – Tools and tips for applying for scholarships
FinAid’s Guide to College Scholarships – In-depth resources for finding and applying for scholarships
Essay Writing Tips – Personal statement/essay writing tips for college and scholarship applications
Scholarship Scams – Helpful tips to avoid being the victim of a scholarship scam
Scholarship Application Organizer – Tips and tricks to keep track of scholarship application and deadlines, including a customizable scholarship tracker spreadsheet
