Vocational Incentive Program (VIP)

Purpose: Provides financial support for UA graduates who choose a non-traditional career path through technical or trade programs. The program reduces the burden of expenses (tuition and fees, books and supplies, transportation, personal items, etc.) and rewards alumni for their persistence in vocational trade programs.

Geographic Scope: University Academy alumni (Kansas City, MO area)

Eligibility:

• Graduates of University Academy
• Enrolled in a technical or trade program at a specialized school

Award Amounts:

• At Time of Enrollment: $200 for enrollment verification
• At Graduation: $250 one-time award for program completion

Application Process Steps:
1. Complete the online application
2. Send required documents to maya@uafoundationkc.org
3. Provide official program schedule or verification of enrollment for current/upcoming term
4. Provide transcript or certificate of completion at end of program

Important Reminders:

• Awards will be mailed on a rolling basis
• All awards sent via USPS
• Pick-up in person available upon request to ASP Director
• Have all required documents ready when completing submission form

Contact:

• Email: maya@uafoundationkc.org
• Phone: 816-412-9205
• Address: 6814 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64131

VIP Submission Process

1. Complete the online application
2. Send required documents to: maya@uafoundationkc.org
3. Provide enrollment verification:
- Official program schedule
- Verification of enrollment for current/upcoming term
4. At program completion, provide:
- Transcript or certificate of completion

Award Distribution

• Awards mailed on rolling basis via USPS
• Can arrange in-person pick-up by notifying ASP Director
• Have all required documents ready before submitting form