Kansas Dental Education Opportunities Program
Kansas Board of Regents
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Approved Kansas dental students at UMKC pay resident tuition; Kansas covers the difference.
- How much
- Difference between resident and nonresident tuition at UMKC School of Dentistry
- Who qualifies
- Kansas resident approved for the program at UMKC School of Dentistry.
- For grad students
- For dentistry students
- When to apply
- Apply any time Rolling (per KBOR).
- How to apply
- Apply through the University of Missouri-Kansas City (applications available from UMKC)
- Last checked
- October 5, 2026, against the official page (kansasregents.gov) and page 2
The details
Designed to encourage dentists to establish Kansas practices. Under a reciprocal agreement, approved Kansas residents at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry pay resident tuition, with Kansas helping pay the difference between resident and nonresident tuition.
More money from Kansas
- Kansas Comprehensive Grant$200-$10,500 per year at private Kansas colleges; $100-$4,500 at state universities and Washburn (2026-27)
- Kansas State ScholarshipUp to $1,000 per year ($500 per semester)
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- Federal aid and national scholarships (open to students in any state)
- The FAFSA in plain English (2027-28)
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