The Kansas Comprehensive Grant (KCG) is state need-based aid for Kansas residents studying full time at a participating institution. The 2026–27 application is open and students apply through FAFSA; there is no single separate scholarship form that replaces FAFSA. The college or university determines need and eligibility from financial information and administers awards based on allocated funds.
The grant operates at selected public and private institutions. For fiscal years 2027 and 2028, the Board of Regents approved individual maximums of up to $10,000 at independent institutions and a lower cap at public schools; the ceiling is not promised to every applicant, and an award may be smaller. The campus makes the decision, and available allocations may not reach every eligible student.
The most useful step for avoiding a missed opportunity is to file FAFSA early and ask the campus financial-aid office for its priority date; timing can differ among institutions. KCG is distinct from Kansas Promise: the latter is tied to specified fields and an agreement to live and work in Kansas, while Comprehensive is awarded based on need. Before accepting, confirm renewal rules, minimum enrollment, and coordination with Pell and other aid.
Before accepting aid, verify in writing who may apply, what costs it covers, whether it renews, and how it interacts with FAFSA and other scholarships. Confirm dates in the official portal and ask the college for your remaining net cost.
Read the program profile and FAFSA guide; ask for an individual review before committing.
Kansas Comprehensive Grant: becas y subvenciones — Kansas Board of Regents.
Distribución y topes autorizados para 2027–28 — Kansas Board of Regents.
FAFSA — solicitud federal — U.S. Department of Education.
Information checked against official sources on October 13, 2026. Dates refer to the stated cycle and may change; verify the official portal and your institution’s financial-aid office before applying. A scholarship or grant may not cover housing, food, transportation, and every fee.
Verify the current cycle, remaining net cost, and any renewal or repayment obligations before accepting.
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Kansas Comprehensive Grant
The Kansas Comprehensive Grant (KCG) is state need-based aid for Kansas residents studying full time at a participating institution. The 2026–27 application is open and students apply through FAFSA; there is no single separate scholarship form that replaces FAFSA. The college or university determines need and eligibility from financial information and administers awards based on allocated funds. The grant operates at selected public and private institutions. For fiscal years
State college scholarship and aid program
Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education
The agency sets rates, eligibility, and caps; the college certifies need, cost, and the individual amount within those limits.
Public student-aid administering office
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U.S. Department of Education · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Kansas Board of Regents · Accessed October 13, 2026
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U.S. Department of Education · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Federal Student Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website of Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education ↗
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Federal Student Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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