2019 Adult Learner Scholarship Process Overview Adult Learner

Adult Learner Scholarship • Up to 200 adults will be selected • Up to

Who can apply for the Adult Learner Scholarship? 1. Be age 24 or older

Advising Support – Adult Learners • Full-time college success navigators: • Advise adult learners

We recommend that you complete the FAFSA to calculate your EFC. Complete the 2019

If you are eligible, you will see your tasks:

Mark Your Calendars! January 1, 2019 Applications opened at kcscholars. org March 1, 2019

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2019 Adult Learner Scholarship Process Overview

Adult Learner Scholarship • Up to 200 adults will be selected • Up to $5, 000 per year paid directly to college, renewable for up to 5 total years • Adults with some college and no degree and starting in 2019 – adults who previously earned an associate degree and will use the scholarship to earn a bachelor’s degree • Adults can enroll in college full time or part time at a campus in the KCS Postsecondary Network in fall 2019

Who can apply for the Adult Learner Scholarship? 1. Be age 24 or older at the time of college enrollment (fall 2019) 2. Reside in one of the six eligible counties: ◦ Kansas—Wyandotte and Johnson ◦ Missouri—Cass, Clay, Jackson, and Platte 3. Lawfully present in the United States or DACA eligible and DACA applied/approved 4. Earned at least 12 college credits previously completed at an accredited, Title IV, postsecondary institution OR previously earned an associate’s degree and will use the scholarship to earn a bachelor’s degree 5. Not been enrolled in a college/university during the past academic year (fall 2018 -spring 2019) 6. Low- and modest-income—expected family contribution of ≤ 12, 000

Advising Support – Adult Learners • Full-time college success navigators: • Advise adult learners virtually and in-person (offices located in the community) • Assist adult learners: • Navigate the process of applying for admission and financial aid • Work with adult learners to find their best-fit college/university • Work with adult learners through college completion KCDegrees. org (844) 872 -6009 (toll free) info@kcdegrees. org

How to Apply

Complete Eligibility Requirement Check

We recommend that you complete the FAFSA to calculate your EFC. Complete the 2019 -20 FAFSA at fafsa. gov

If you are eligible, you will see your tasks:

Mark Your Calendars! January 1, 2019 Applications opened at kcscholars. org March 1, 2019 Application deadline at 12 midnight May 2019 Awards announced

info@kcscholars. org 816. 581. 5700