Start Your Life Grant
Start Your Life Grant
The Start Your Life Grant is a new initiative for UA alumni that have graduated college or a trade program during the 2022-2023 school year and later. UA Foundation wants to help alumni that are transitioning from college to the workforce by providing a $250 grant that can be used toward moving expenses, office supplies professional clothing, etc.
Read the program guidelines here.
Eligibility Requirements & Application Process
Eligibility Requirements
UA alumni that graduated from a trade, associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree program during the 2022-2023 school year or later
Secured a full-time position in their chosen career field within 6 months of their college graduation
- December grads -> June
- May grads -> November
Application Process
- Complete the application form
- Send your job verification documents to maya@uafoundationkc.org
- Job offer letter, work email, first paystub, or other documentation that displays your job details.
- The Alumni Success Program Director will reach out to you for any follow-up regarding your check or post-grad plans
Frequently Asked Questions
No. However, you will be able to apply for the grant after completing grad school and securing a full-time job.
No. You will be awarded the $500 graduation award AND this $250 grant, if eligible.
Yes. Alumni that have completed vocational or associate’s programs and secured a job in their career field are eligible to apply for this grant.
Yes. As long as you complete the CIP application and this application, you are eligible.
No. We are piloting this program for the 2022-2023 school year. Only students that have graduated within this school year and later are currently eligible.
