Notification of scholarship and aid eligibility is made in writing to all students completing the application process. Students who disagree with the decision may submit a written appeal to the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office and, if subsequently desired, to the Financial Aid and Scholarships Advisory Committee. This committee serves in an advisory capacity to the vice chancellor for student affairs. Most types of aid are applied directly to the student's fee charges. Any remaining balance of aid and any checks from outside sources are normally disbursed by check to the student or by direct deposit to the student's bank account through the Cashier's Office.
Aid is generally available in proportionate amounts at regular registration periods.
Earnings in the Federal Work-Study Program, however, are paid biweekly for actual hours worked. Aid recipients are responsible for promptly informing the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office of any changes in financial status, reduction of course load or total withdrawal. Address changes should be made promptly through the UMKC Registration and Records Office. Students may not receive aid in excess of a federally regulated cost of attendance. For that reason, they must report all aid awarded through other sources to the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office.