Learn more about KC Scholars by visiting their website!
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Freshmen and Juniors:

​Do you qualify for the KC Scholars Scholarship Program? 

Determine your eligibility by completing the FAFSA4caster.
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FAFSA4caster Help Guide
FAFSA4caster – What is it?
  1. FREE financial aid calculation that gives you an early estimate of your eligibility for student aid
  2. Can help families plan ahead for college

How does KC Scholars use the FAFSA4caster? 
  1. KC Scholars uses the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) calculated on the FAFSA4caster to determine low- and modest-income. The EFC must be $12,000 or less to be eligible to apply for the KC Scholars Scholarship.
  2. EFC is based on income, assets, household size and the number of household members in college at the same time. 

What you need to know to fill out the FAFSA4caster for purposes of the KC Scholars application
  • Are you Dependent or Independent?
  • Who is my “parent” on the FAFSA
  • Age of parent(s)
  • Household size
  • # of household members that will be enrolled in college when the KC Scholars scholarship applicant will be enrolled in college
  • 2017 1040 tax return for parent(s); 
  • Asset information for parent(s) and student – balance of checking/saving accounts, non-retirement investment income, etc. 

Filling out the FAFSA4caster for purposes of the KC Scholars application ​