Applying to be a KC Scholar?
ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ offers additional scholarships!
Whether you're a high school student or an adult learner, ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ offers the right scholarship opportunity for you.
High School Students
ATTEND ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ FOR FREE!
The ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Traditional KC Scholarship (for 11th graders) covers any costs remaining after the KC Scholars’ scholarship is applied to cover the full cost of attending ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½.* It can be applied toward tuition, general fees, housing, meal plans and textbooks.
*Flight fees associated with ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½â€™s Aviation programs are not included.
More than 12,700 students are proud to call ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ home. Whether you decide to enroll in our top-ranked Teacher Education program, or experience flight in the cockpit of a Boeing 737 simulator in our Professional Pilot program, you’ll gain the skills and confidence needed to launch your career. Employers know quality when they see it – they seek out our career-ready students and often hire them before graduation. By choosing ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½, you will benefit from:
- 150+ academic programs.
- Service-learning and volunteer projects to help you make a difference.
- Study abroad opportunities in 60+ countries and scholarships to support your journey.
- Internships that set you apart.
- Career and job placement support through our Career and Life Design Center.
- 185+ student organizations to connect you with fellow Mules.
- Engaged learning opportunities that take you outside of the classroom.
- A vibrant campus community that blends academic success and personal enrichment.
Adult Learners
PAY $0 FOR TUITION AND GENERAL FEES!
The ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Adult Learner Scholarship (for adults 18+ with a high school diploma or equivalent or adults with associate degrees looking to complete a bachelor's degree) covers the cost of ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ tuition and general fees after all federal, state, institutional and other scholarships have been applied. Students are responsible to pay for textbooks, any required course fees and housing if they decide to live on campus.
ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ offers adult learners more than 20 programs that are taught by faculty with real-world expertise in the Kansas City metro. ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ students who study within the metro area benefit from the following advantages:
- Flexible, affordable opportunities to advance your career.
- In-demand career programs with high job placement rates.
- Career and life balance, with evening, weekend and online courses available.
- Programs available in Lee’s Summit, Warrensburg and online to suit your schedule.
- A transfer-friendly enrollment process – make your previous classes count!
- Additional scholarships and institutional aid from one of ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½'s many scholarships and grants.
Exceptional Student Support Services
Receive world-class, accessible student support services to help you reach your personal, academic and career goals, including:
- An innovative Success Advising Center.
- Academic support through in-person and online resources.
- Free expert tutoring for 100+ courses.
- Review and editing services from the Writing Center.
- Counseling and mental health services.
- Career counseling.

