Institutional Programs

1. Endowed Scholarships
   These are funds made available to students by the institution through endowment programs and special gifts to the University. In most cases, endowed scholarships are need-based and given out based on the results of the FAFSA.
2. Institutional Scholarships
   These funds are made available to students by the institution. Scholarships are awarded based on academic skills and/or merit. The following pages outline academic scholarships in greater detail.
3. Work Duty
   This college work program enables students to work on campus at the prevailing minimum wage. Students on Work Duty are also eligible to apply for select community service positions within the Belton area.  Work awards are calculated on 13 hours per week for each 15-week semester. The maximum work award will be indicated on the student’s work permit.  Timesheets are completed online daily and require the approval of the student's supervisor. Earnings are issued biweekly through the University's payroll system.  When completing the work documentation, students can have their earnings applied by the university to any outstanding balance on their account.  Alternatively, the student may elect to have their earnings paid to them. Applicable federal and state withholding will apply to earnings.