Kansas Promise funds certificates and two-year associate programs in fields identified as high wage, high demand, or critical need at participating institutions. It is last-dollar aid: it may cover eligible tuition, required fees, books, and materials after other non-loan aid is deducted. The lifetime cap is 68 credits or $20,000, whichever comes first; the institution calculates the final award based on the program, FAFSA, and financial-aid package.
For Spring 2027, the published state deadline is March 1; the Fall 2026 date of October 1 has passed. Eligibility includes U.S. citizenship, Kansas residency, and household-income limits, plus several ways to meet the high-school/residency condition. Students must enroll in at least six credits per term, submit FAFSA, and sign an agreement. The approved-program and institution lists control where the award can be used; Promise does not fund bachelor’s degrees as a program.
The service obligation is central: recipients must finish the program within 36 months and live and work in Kansas for two consecutive years afterward. Failure may require repayment with interest unless an authorized exception or deferral applies; military service and continued study may follow special rules. Before accepting, consider whether you can meet the work commitment and ask the institution to explain in writing which aid reduces the Promise balance.
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 Promise Act: convocatoria y requisitos — Kansas Board of Regents.
Guía oficial 2026–27 Kansas Promise — Kansas Board of Regents.
Solicitud del Kansas Board of Regents — Kansas Board of Regents.
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 Promise Act Scholarship
Kansas Promise funds certificates and two-year associate programs in fields identified as high wage, high demand, or critical need at participating institutions. It is last-dollar aid: it may cover eligible tuition, required fees, books, and materials after other non-loan aid is deducted. The lifetime cap is 68 credits or $20,000, whichever comes first; the institution calculates the final award based on the program, FAFSA, and financial-aid package. For Spring 2027, the publ
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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