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FAFSA State Deadline
April 1

Graduation Requirements
Verify that you've taken the courses necessary to graduate from high school.

To qualify for admission to any of the six state universities in Kansas, you'll need to meet these admission requirements.

Featured Resources
College Goal Sunday. For help completing the FAFSA, attend College Goal Sunday in February.

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Kansas State Resources

This page offers college-planning resources unique to Kansas.

Kansas Higher-Education Agencies

Kansas Higher-Education Institutions

Explore a wide variety of higher education programs in Kansas:

State colleges and universities.
Independent colleges and universities.
Distance education offers opportunities to learn without having to regularly visit a classroom.
If you’re an adult looking to sharpen current skills or acquire new skills, check out Adult Education in Kansas.

The Midwest Student Exchange Program offers discounted tuition to Kansas students who enroll in participating colleges and universities in five other Midwestern states.

Use College Answer's School Search Tool to compare colleges and universities on your list.

Savings Plans

The Kansas LearningQuest Education Savings Program offers a tax-advantaged way to save for college.

State Financial-Aid Programs

Kansas grant and scholarship programs can help you meet the cost of higher education.

AmeriCorps Kansas offers you the opportunity to serve your community and earn assistance with college costs at the same time.

Important: To qualify for federal and state financial aid, you must file the FAFSA. To ensure priority consideration for Kansas state scholarships and grants, your FAFSA must be submitted online or postmarked by April 1.

Benefits for Veterans

Kansas Commission on Veterans' Affairs: Education Services.
Benefits to eligible veterans, dependents, reservists, and service members while attending an approved training program at an approved university, high school, on the job training and apprenticeship.

Special Programs

Kansas GEAR UP and TRIO programs help students prepare academically and financially for college. TRIO programs include Upward Bound, Educational Opportunity Center and Educational Talent Search.
Kansas JobLink offers the best-paying and highest-growth occupations in Kansas, as well as education requirements for these jobs.