Get admitted to UMKC in a degree-seeking program

• Apply for admission
• Include your Social Security Number on the admission application
• Confirm your admission status with the Office of Admissions

Fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid

• Get your Federal Student Aid ID
• Use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool on the FAFSA, if possible
• UMKC’s school code is 002518
• If you have difficulty completing a FAFSA, contact our office at 816-235-1154 or FAFSA 1-800-433-3243.
• More details on completing the FAFSA

Important FAFSA Deadlines

February 1 – UMKC priority deadline

February 1 – State of Missouri priority deadline

You can complete a FAFSA after February 1, but you may miss out on certain types of aid.

Health Professional Students

Use the information below to determine how to complete your FAFSA relevant to your year in the program.

Missing Information

After you complete the FAFSA, our office may be required to collect additional eligibility or verification documentation to verify the information listed on the FAFSA.  Check your Pathway To Do List for information you need to turn in, or actions you need to take to finalize your financial aid:

Self Service    Student Center    To Do List

Apply for Scholarships

• Meet your Admission application deadline for automatic scholarships
• Check with your academic department for scholarship opportunities
• Review the competitive awards offered by UMKC

Admission Application Deadlines for Scholarships:

*May 1 – Freshman application deadline (recently updated!)

May 1 – Transfer application deadline (fall)

November 15 – Transfer application deadline (spring)