Financial Aid and Scholarships Financial aid at UMKC School of Law comes in the form of student loans and/or scholarships. Loans are handled through the UMKC Financial Aid Office, and scholarships are typically handled by the law school's Admissions Office. For specific information about either, go to law.umkc.edu.
STUDENT LOANS
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To be eligible for loans, students must file a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) with the UMKC Financial Aid Office. Students may receive federal direct unsubsidized loans and may also qualify for federal graduate PLUS loans. Qualification for student loans is independent of a student’s academic credentials or law school application.
SCHOLARSHIPS Most scholarships at UMKC are merit-based, and they are awarded either at the dean’s discretion or by a scholarship committee. Some may require a separate application, which may be found at law.umkc.edu, but ALL admitted students will be considered for scholarships at the time of admission. Second Century Scholarships are awarded shortly after admission. The criteria for these awards include LSAT, undergraduate GPA, professional/life experience and potential impact on the UMKC law community. The Julian Klein Davidson and Jack and Helyn Miller Scholarships are full scholarships established to recognize students who, because of outstanding academic achievement and strong leadership potential, will be major contributors to the life of the law school, the legal profession and the community.
- Stephen Ahal (2L) 16
Other scholarship opportunities are available to currently enrolled students. These scholarships are often based on academic interest area, involvement in competition teams and/or writing competitions. For more information, go to law.umkc.edu.
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UMKC was an affordable option for me, and I would be lying if I said I did not consider that in my law school search. I was told by a mentor of mine, "Going to law school is like buying a car: don't buy something you can't afford, but make sure it is of lasting quality." For me, UMKC hit the perfect mix of low tuition but a great education that was impossible for me to pass up.
Non-Resident Tuition Scholarships are available to entering students who do not meet the requirements for Missouri residency. These scholarships may be continued after the first year, depending on individual circumstances. Students intending to establish Missouri residency should read and follow the requirements at umkc.edu/residency.