Scholarship & Financial Information
Scholarships for Current Students
Scholarship information is generally split into two different groups. First students who are applying to the University of Kansas should contact the appropriate admission office to learn about scholarship information.
This page will focus on financial and scholarship information for current students at the University of Kansas.
Funding & Scholarship Information
Learn about financial sources both form the University of Kansas and from outside the University of Kansas.
Undergraduate Scholarship Information
- KU Honors Program. With the support of financial awards, national recognition, and a community of peers and mentors, honors students bring their future into focus and grow a personal sense of what's possible.
- NAFSA: Association of International Educators. This page provides general information about how to pay for your degree, understanding financial aid for international students, and lists multiple scholarship search aggregate websites.
All Student Scholarship Information
- Institutional Need Analysis Worksheet. Many KU Academic departments have scholarship funds for their majors. Students may inquire about available scholarship by checking with their academic department. Students will need to complete the Institutional Need Analysis Worksheet.
- UKASH the University of Kansas Award & Scholarship Hub.
- KU Office of Fellowship
- KU Endowment Association Loans are available for currently enrolled international students.
- Returning Resident Scholarship offered by Student Housing.
- You may be eligible for on-campus employment depending on your immigration status. Read more if you are an F-1 or J-1 international student.
Outside Funding Opportunities
- NAFSA: Association of International Educators. This pages explains basic information about financial aid in the United States and lists multiple search websites for scholarships.
- Private Scholarships process and information from Financial Aid Services.
- Kansas Scholarship
- Education USA
- Institute of International Education
- International Education Financial Aid
- Private Student Loans Information
- Organization of American State - Scholarship and interest free loans available for Latin-American and Caribbean students.
KU Offices & Resources
There are several offices that you will be in contact with to pay for your studies at KU.
Student Accounts & Receivables (SAR)
The office of Student Accounts and Receivables manages student billing, including tuition, fees, and payments. They also handle refunds, payment plans, and account inquiries.
- Past Due Balance Hold (NPY)
- Payment Options
- Payment Plans
- Financial Aid and Other Refunds
- Refund Policy
- Resources
Financial Aid & Scholarships (FAS)
KU's Financial Aid & Scholarships assists students throughout the financial aid process, offering guidance on loans, scholarship, and KU billing. Students can meet with Financial Aid Counselors for help with scholarship searches, student loan options, and billing and payment plans.
Jayhawk Finances also provides coaching sessions, workshops, and information about holistic financial wellness.
Private Loan Information
Please visit the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships to learn about private loan lenders. If you have questions about loans, we recommend that you contact the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships.
Emergency Aid
Emergency aid is designed for KU students.
Emergency Aid Application
The Emergency Grant Application is intended to assist currently enrolled KU Lawrence/Edwards campus students who are experiencing an unexpected or unforeseen expense due to circumstances beyond their control. Emergency funds are intended to assist a student in addressing an immediate, unexpected financial hardship which might otherwise prevent them from continued participation as a KU student.
To apply, students must complete and online application, which may take up to a week for review and approval.