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The KC Scholars program offers three scholarship options:
Each year, KC Scholars will give 250 traditional scholarships to eligible 11th graders. The traditional scholarship offers up to $10,000 per year for up to five years.
Rockhurst KC Scholars Commitment: Additionally, by combiningthe KC Scholars Traditional Scholarship with other forms of financial aid (scholarships, Pell grant, SEOG, Access Missouri, Rockhurst grants, and federaldirect student loans), 91Թ will cover the remaining balance of a KC ScholarTraditional Scholarship recipient's standard charges (tuition, fees, and on-campus room and board to attend RU). Meeting 100%of the student's direct financial need through financial aid, including federal direct student loans. This means that all KC Scholars will receive a financial aid package from 91Թ that covers all but $5,500 of direct costs (tuition, fees, and room & board if living on campus) every year.
To be considered for this additional Rockhurst financial assistance KC Scholar Traditional Scholarship Recipients must:- Complete their application to 91Թ and be admitted by December 1
- File the FAFSA with Rockhurst by February 1
- Visit campus by April 1
- Confirm thatyou plan to attend Rockhurst by May 1
KC Scholars will give 200 adult learner scholarships annually to adults ages 24 and above at the time of fall college enrollment. The adult learner scholarship offers up to $10,000 per year for up to five years to cover standard charges(tuition and feesto attend RU).
Available to ninth-grade students selected through an application process, this option offers a four-to-one match on contributions into a 529 college savings account. The maximum match granted is $5,000, but an additional $2,000 is available in incentives for completing key college-ready milestones in high school.
To learn more, visit , see the FAQs below, or contact our Admissions team.
KC Scholars FAQs
What do we offer KC Scholars Traditional Scholarship winners?
We offer traditional KC Scholars a financial aid package that covers all but $5,500 of standard direct costs (tuition, fees, room and board if living on campus)every year.
How can they pay that $5,500?
They can use their student loans, payment plan, out of pocket or other external scholarships. They cannot use additional Rockhurst aid.
Does the package ever change?
No.
What are “direct costs” exactly?
Full-time undergraduate tuition, mandatory fees, base residence hall, and 5-day meal plan.
What isn’t covered?
Campus parking pass, upgraded housing or meal plan, insurance plan, textbooks, supplies, lab fees for lab courses, deposit and orientation fees.
Do KC Scholars Traditional Scholarship winners have to live on campus?
No, but the cost to the student ($5,500) will be the same whether living on campus or not.
What about DACA students?
DACA KC Scholars will receive the same award. They just will not have access to the federal student loans offered to them through FAFSA. They can pay that $5,500using external scholarships, payment plan, or out of pocket.
What about adult learners?
- If a full-time adult learner earns the KC Scholars award of $10,000, they are eligible for the same program: RU covers all but $5,500 of direct costs every year.
- If a part-time adult learner earns the $5,000 KC Scholars award, this can be used in conjunction with Pell grants and other loans to cover costs.
What about the College Savings Match students?
Those students are not eligible for this program unless they’re also a traditional KC Scholars winner.
What if a student loses their KC Scholars award?
The student would no longer be eligible for the same award at RU. The award is based on their KC Scholars award.
What are the continuing requirements for KC Scholars at 91Թ?
- All KC Scholar RU students will need to complete their FAFSA by February 1st every year. If a student does not, they could forfeit additional state funding and be responsible for that out of pocket.
- All KC Scholar RU students will need to work with their Success Coach, Ashley Halter and attend the scheduled events.