Scholarships & costs for freshmen
for 2009-10 freshmen
| Kansans | Non-Residents | |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated Total | $20,208 | $32,177 |
| 4-Year Tuition Compact* | 7,359 | 19,328 |
| Required campus fees | 847 | 847 |
| Housing | 6,854 | 6,854 |
| Books & supplies | 800 | 800 |
| Transportation | 2,024 | 2,024 |
| Personal | 2,324 | 2,324 |
*Some schools have additional per-credit-hour course fees. Tuition figures are based on two 15-credit-hour semesters. More on tuition & costs »
KU is among the 100 Best Value Colleges 2009, according to the Princeton Review.
If you're a new freshman, you'll pay the same rate for four years. The Freshman Four-year Tuition Compact protects you from spikes in tuition and gives you the ability to estimate costs accurately and prepare a budget.
Financial aid options
60 percent of KU students receive some form of assistance. The university annually awards more than $100 million in these four basic sources of support funds:
Scholarships
- KU academic scholarships for freshmen are administered by the Office of Admissions & Scholarships.
- Other KU scholarships, often administered by nonacademic departments or outside agencies.
- Private scholarships from agencies outside KU.
- State scholarships for Kansas residents administered by the Kansas Board of Regents.
- Your high school guidance counselor may also have information about applying for local scholarships.
Loans
Many educational loans carry a low interest rate. Loans that may be available to you include the Federal Stafford Loan, Federal Perkins Loan, and the Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students. Visit the KU Financial Aid Office Loans page to learn how to apply.
Grants
Grants are gift aid based on financial need. Visit the KU Financial Aid Office Grants page to learn how to apply.
Part-time jobs
Many part-time jobs, including Federal Work-Study positions, are available on campus. Possibilities include library or lab assistant, cafeteria worker, clerical worker, custodial worker, and peer adviser. Minimum wage at KU is $7.50 an hour. Pay varies depending on the job and qualifications. Search on-campus jobs or off-campus jobs.
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