You can apply for State of Kansas Student Aid 1 of 2 ways:

1. Complete the online form, OR

2. Print, complete and mail the State of Kansas Student Aid Application.

UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS

Kansas Ethnic Minority Scholarship

The Kansas Ethnic Minority Scholarship program is designed to assist financially needy, academically competitive students who are identified as members of any of the following ethnic/racial groups: African American; American Indian or Alaskan Native; Asian or Pacific Islander; or Hispanic.
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Kansas Teacher Service Scholarship

The Kansas Teacher Service Scholarship is a merit-based service obligation scholarship program that provides financial assistance to both students pursuing bachelor's degree programs and currently licensed teachers pursuing endorsement in hard-to-fill disciplines or master's degrees in hard-to-fill disciplines or either group planning to teach in an underserved geographic area. Recipients sign agreements to teach one year for each year of scholarship support in Kansas. 
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Kansas Nursing Service Scholarship

The Kansas Nursing Service Scholarship requires an obligation to practice as a LPN or RN in Kansas and work for a sponsor.  A sponsor means any adult care home, psychiatric hospital, medical care facility, home health agency, local health department or any state agency, which employs LPNs or RNs, licensed by the State of Kansas.  The sponsor will provide partial scholarship funding and provide employment upon licensure of the recipient.  Recipients must sign an agreements to practice nursing for a sponsor one year for each year of scholarship support.
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Nursing Sponsorship Agreement

Kansas State Scholarship

The Kansas State Scholarship is designed to assist financially needy students in the top 20-40% of Kansas high school graduates who are designated as state scholars during the senior year of high school.
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Kansas Comprehensive Grant

The Kansas Comprehensive Grant is available to needy Kansas residents enrolled full-time at eighteen private colleges and universities located in Kansas, the six state universities, and Washburn University. This grant is funded by the state of Kansas. The Kansas Legislature provides limited assistance to financially needy students. To be considered you must complete and submit the FAFSA, listing one or more eligible colleges in the FAFSA. The priority receipt deadline is April 1. The funding level allows about 1 in 3 eligible students to be assisted with award amounts ranging from $200 - $3,500 at the private institutions and $100 - $1,500 at the public institutions. This grant is based on financial need.

Vocational Educational Scholarship

The Vocational Educational Scholarship is available to eligible students enrolled in approved vocational programs at community or technical colleges and some two-year programs at four-year institutions. Applicants must take the vocational exam which is offered at various sites throughout the state typically on the first Saturday in November and March. See your high school or college financial aid advisor for applications or click on the link below. There are approximately 250 scholarships of $500 each awarded to the applicants with the highest scores. Approximately 1 in 2 applicants is funded.
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Kansas ROTC Service Scholarship

Student agrees to accept a commission as a Second Lieutenant and serve for not less than four years as a commissioned officer in the Kansas Army National Guard.  This program is only available at Kansas State University, Pittsburg State University, University of Kansas, Washburn University and some community colleges.

Kansas National Guard Educational Assistance

The Kansas National Guard Educational Assistance provides up to 100% of tuition and fees that leads to the award of a certificate, diploma or degree upon satisfactory completion of course work requirements for members of a Kansas Air/Army National Guard unit.  Full-time enrollment not required. 
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Kansas Military Service Scholarship

The Kansas Military Service Scholarship is available for the payment of tuition and fees at a public Kansas institution for students who are a resident of Kansas and has either (a) served in military service in Iraq or Afghanistan at least 90 days after September 11, 2001, or served less than such 90 days because of injuries received in Iraq or Afghanistan or (b) has served in military service in international waters or on foreign soil in support of military operations in Iraq or Afghanistan for at least 90 days after September 11, 2001, or served less than such 90 days because of injuries received during such service; and received an honorable discharge from military service or is still in military service; and has a DD-214 form or active duty orders that indicate the person has served after September 11, 2001, in one or more of the following military operations: (a) Enduring Freedom; (b) Nobel Eagle; or (c) Iraqi Freedom.  Because financial need is a priority in awarding this scholarship, students will need to file a FAFSA form.  Once your school considers you as a graduate status student, you are not eligible for this scholarship. 
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 Kansas Career Work Study

The Kansas Career Work Study program is available to Kansas residents, enrolled at least half-time at the six state universities and Washburn University.  Eligible students work on a part-time basis on behalf of an employer which complements and enhances the educational preparation of the student's career.  Employers are any private business, not-for-profit organization, or public agency with a place of business in Kansas.  For more information regarding eligibility and application procedures contact the student financial aid offices at the six state universities and Washburn University.

GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
Recipients must be Kansas residents. Additional information is available from the Board of Regents office. Call (785) 296-3517.

Kansas Osteopathic Medical Service Scholarship

Designed to encourage primary care physicians to establish practices in rural areas of Kansas. Recipients receive $15,000 per year for up to four years of study at nationally accredited osteopathic schools. Preference goes to first year students. Recipients return one year of practice for each year of assistance. Applicants must complete a program application and the designated financial aid application. Priority Deadline: May 1.
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Kansas Optometry Service Scholarship

Designed to encourage optometrists to establish Kansas practices. Kansas helps to pay the difference between resident and nonresident tuition at eligible out-of-state institutions. Recipients must return one year of practice for each year of assistance. Priority Deadline: May 1.
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Kansas Nurse Educator Service Scholarship

Designed to encourage graduate level nursing students who agree to teach in a nurse education program at a Kansas postsecondary educational institution.  The nursing programs that are currently participating are:  Fort Hays State University, Pittsburg State University, University of Kansas Medical Center, Washburn University and Wichita State University.  Scholarship amounts vary at each institution.  Recipients will teach one year for each year of assistance after receiving a graduate degree.  Applicants must complete an application available at the Nursing Department at the institution.  Priority Deadline:  see the school for their deadline.

Kansas Dental Education Opportunities Program 

Designed to encourage dentists to establish Kansas practices. Kansas helps pay the difference between resident and nonresident tuition at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Applications also available from UM-KC. Deadline: Rolling.

James B. Pearson Fellowship

Established by former Kansas Senator Pearson to encourage graduate students from Kansas public universities to experience the global perspective gained from study abroad. Preferences given to applicants whose studies are directly related to foreign affairs. The average stipend provided is $2,445. Awards are subject to availability of funding. Applications also available from graduate school offices. Deadline: April 1.

Kansas Distinguished Scholarship Program

Created to encourage Brasenose, Clevening, Fulbright, Madison, Marshall, Mellon, Rhodes and Truman scholars from Kansas to continue graduate studies at Kansas public universities. Kansas reimburses tuition and fees to recipients subject to funding constraints.

Other student financial assistance programs available:

Foster Care Tuition Waiver, Tuition and Fee Waivers for Dependents and Spouses of Deceased Public Safety Officers, Prisoners of War and Dependents and Spouses of Deceased Military Personnel. Additional information is available here or call (785) 296-3517.