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KU Bookstore Student Course Materials Fund

Helping Jayhawks Afford Required Course Materials

The KU Bookstore Student Course Materials Fund provides financial assistance to eligible students who need help purchasing required course materials. Awards are based on financial need and the availability of funds.

Eligible students may receive an award of up to $200 toward required course materials.

Funding is limited each year. Meeting the eligibility requirements and completing an application does not guarantee an award.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for an award, students must:

  • Be enrolled as a full-time University of Kansas student.
  • Demonstrate financial need through the UKASH application process.
  • Use the award for required course materials.
  • Have received no more than one KU Bookstore Student Course Materials Fund award during the current academic year.

The maximum award is $200 per student per academic year.

Application Periods
SemesterApplication OpensApplication Closes
FallAugustEnd of October
SpringJanuaryEnd of March

Please visit UKASH for the exact opening and closing dates for the current application period.

How to Apply
  1. Visit the UKASH scholarship portal .
  2. Sign in using your KU credentials.
  3. Complete the required application information.
  4. Locate the KU Bookstore Student Course Materials Fund opportunity.
  5. Submit the application and any requested documentation before the deadline.
Course Material Receipts

Students who purchase course materials from a retailer other than the KU Bookstore must provide an itemized receipt as proof of purchase.

Receipts should clearly show:

  • The retailer's name
  • The course materials purchased
  • The purchase date
  • The amount paid

Students should keep all course-material receipts until their application and award have been fully processed.

Important Information
  • Awards are based on demonstrated financial need.
  • The maximum award is $200.
  • Students are limited to one award per academic year.
  • Funding is limited, and not every eligible applicant may receive an award.
  • Applications must be submitted through UKASH during the designated application period.