Costs

Estimated tuition and fees are based on 6 credit hours per semester and 2018-19 University of Kansas tuition rates are outlined below.

In-State Tuition

Out-of-State Tuition

*Tuition and fees are determined annually by the University of Kansas and are subject to change. 

In addition to tuition and fees, students in KU TPE are responsible for a KU TPE Program Fee that defrays the costs of the additional services and supports provided. The KU TPE Program Fee is $6000/semester based on enrollment of 6 credit hours.

Costs for on-campus housing through KU Housing are estimated at $6,500-$14,500 per year, based on KU Housing rates and meal plan choices.

KU TPE is a Comprehensive Transition Program, which allows qualified students to obtain federal financial aid in the form of: 

• Pell Grants
• Work-Study
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

Federal Direct Student Loans and PLUS Loans are not available.

Financial Aid Resources:

• KU Financial Aid & Scholarships
• First Time FAFSA Tutorial
• Schedule an appointment with KU Financial Aid: 785-864-4700

Completing the FAFSA

• Students and their families must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to determine financial aid eligibility.
• Make sure to check the box for Work Study while applying.
• The FAFSA application opens in early October each year. Keep up with the latest information about financial aid by watching the KU Financial Aid & Scholarships website.
• December 1 is the priority deadline for applying for financial aid for the 2019-20 school year.

*IMPORTANT*: The FAFSA will ask, What degree or certificate will you be working on when you begin the 2019-2020 school year?

Select: Certificate/diploma (occupational/technical/education program of at least 2 years)

See the Resources page for information on scholarships.