Respiratory Care Frequently Asked Questions

The Department of Respiratory Care Education does not offer scholarships of its own. However, the department will help you find information about merit- and need-based scholarships available from professional organizations.

For information about financial aid during freshman and sophomore years at KU, write or call the University of Kansas:

University of Kansas Office of Student Financial Aid

50 Strong Hall

Lawrence, KS 66045-1920

913-864-4700, 711 TTY



University Scholarship Center

33 Strong Hall

Lawrence, KS 66045

913-864-5439, 711 TTY

A maximum of 64 credit hours may be transferred to the program from another institution. However, to graduate from KU, 45 credits must be from junior/senior-level course work. This means community college students must convert credits (usually at least 11 hours) from their associate degree program to KU junior/senior level credits. The cost for this is $12.50 per course converted.

Yes. Please check the financial aid page of the program of interest for details specific to those students. In addition, please visit the school's scholarships page.

For traditional bachelor's degree program students on campus, yes. Students in the degree-completion program for RRT professionals may take as many or few class as desired during each semester. It is recommended students complete the program within three years.