Other Types of Assistance
| AMOUNT |
REQUIREMENTS/DESCRIPTION |
|
| United Methodist Student Loans |
$5,000 per year | Interest accrues immediately; repayment begins 6 months after student leaves KWU. Co-signed application required. Member of a United Methodist Church; financial need; 5% interest rate; cumulative GPA of 2.0. http://www.gbhem.org/site/c.lsKSL3POLvF/b.3475011/ |
| United Methodist Scholarships |
Varies. | Members of a United Methodist Church. Early application is encouraged. Additional information is located at http://www.umhef.org/receive.php |
| Veterans Administration Educational Benefits |
Varies. | Veteran of US Armed Services, widows of veterans, dependents of disabled or deceased veterans. Contact KWU Enrollment and Financial Services Office or local VA for forms and details. |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Service |
Varies. | Physical or emotional disability. Contact local Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services. |
| Social and Rehabilitation Service |
Varies. Child care and other assistance. | Low income; financial need. |
|
Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance (yellow ribbon program) |
full tuition; books up to $1,000; monthly housing allowance ($529 to $1,211) | Eligible veterans enrolled in VA-eligible programs can qualify for 100% tuition paid under this program. |
Campus Notes and Events
About Kansas Wesleyan University
KWU has been an influential part of higher education in North Central Kansas for more than a century. Founded in 1886 by the United Methodist Church, KWU welcomes students of all faiths.
KWU's primary goal is providing students with an excellent education in a caring Christian campus community. The university is uncompromising in its dedication to providing an atmosphere where students can mature and learn while taking responsibility for their own actions and lives.
The campus environment helps students prepare for the challenges in their personal and professional lives by living and studying with people from many backgrounds, by learning to relate responsibly to God and to others by achieving goals in a timely manner.