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After you submit your application for admission, complete the three steps below ASAP to receive your best financial aid offer:
1. Submit the FAFSA.
Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
Donnelly code: 001914
We offer in-person FAFSA assistance. Schedule now.
If you are not eligible for the FAFSA, fill out the Family Contribution Estimator Form (FCEF) below for the school year you plan to attend:
2. Pursue Scholarships.
Presidential Scholarship
Requirements:
- The application will open for the 2026-2027 academic year on November 1st.
- APPLICATIONS DUE BY APRIL 1.
- Offered by the scholarship committee based on GPA, essay, resume, and letters of reference. General guidelines for the committee include a 3.25 cumulative high school GPA, an updated resume, and 2 letters of reference.
- Renewable up to 12 semesters with a 3.25 college GPA and full-time enrollment (spring and fall semesters covered only). All degree-seeking students (this does not include LPN or Pre-Requisite students) are eligible for this scholarship.
- Students awarded the Presidential Scholarship are obligated to be ambassadors of Donnelly College, which may include meeting with donors, volunteering for events, assisting new students, etc.
- Limit of 5 new recipients per year.
- For more information, contact admissions@donnelly.edu or call 913-621-8706.
Bloch Scholars Program
Need-based offer covers 100% of tuition and fees for up to six semesters at Donnelly College and 100% tuition for up to six semesters upon transfer to UMKC or Rockhurst.
Requirements:
- APPLY HERE (applications due March 1, 2025).
- Have financial need and not be considered for traditional scholarships due to past academic performance or life circumstances.
- Be a graduating high school senior or have a GED, or be a current Donnelly College student with no more than 30 credit hours earned toward an AA degree.
- Must reside in the Kansas City metro area (Wyandotte, Johnson, Jackson, Clay, or Platte counties).
- Must complete an additional application, send transcripts, submit financial aid documentation, write a supplemental essay, and provide one letter of recommendation.
*Please note: students in the nursing and bachelor's programs are not eligible for the Bloch Scholars Program.
Learn more and apply for the Bloch Scholars Program. For more information, contact blochscholars@donnelly.edu
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- Encourages students to complete their degree on time (or early).
- Covers 50% of tuition for any credits over 12 credit hours.
- Must be enrolled in 13 or more credit hours in the associate or bachelor’s programs.
3. Review your Financial Aid.
We can only give you an estimated aid amount until your FAFSA is received.
After you have been accepted to Donnelly and your FAFSA is verified, your offer package will be available to review.
After you enroll in courses, we'll finalize your offer, and you will then be eligible to apply for student loans, if desired.