Updated admission policies for the state universities for 2021 will be reviewed by the Board. The policies that will be considered for approval during the April 2021 meeting of the Board are below.
Emporia State University
Fort Hays State University
Kansas State University
Pittsburg State University
University of Kansas
Wichita State University
The Kansas Micro-Internship program supports the Kansas Board of Regents’ “Building a Future” strategic plan and the Kansas Department of Commerce’s aim to “connect businesses, job seekers, educational institutions and training providers to ensure the state’s workforce is equipped to meet industry needs and to help create economic success for Kansas.” Funding for the KMI program has been provided by the DeBruce Foundation and the Strada Education Foundation and the Kansas Department of Commerce.
Micro-Internship projects completed by undergraduate students currently enrolled in any of the Kansas public community or technical colleges are at no cost for Kansas employers and entrepreneurs through the end of 2024 thanks to funding provided by the Strada Education Foundation.
The first two no cost Micro-Internship projects for Kansas employers and entrepreneurs completed by undergraduate students enrolled in any of the seven Kansas public universities will resume on July 1, 2024, thanks to funding provided by The DeBruce Foundation and the Kansas Department of Commerce.
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To learn more or to register, please visit
Students: https://info.parkerdewey.com/kansasmicrointerns
Employers: https://info.parkerdewey.com/kansasemployers
Each state university shall award credit for all CLEP exam scores at or above the American Council of Education’s (ACE) credit-granting recommended score of 50 for the equivalent course or courses at their institution. (For a list of these courses, please refer to the institution's website.)
Active Duty, DoD employees and spouses may be eligible to receive low or no cost CLEP exams through the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) program. DANTES CLEP policies & Website
Who is Eligible for DANTES-Funded CLEP Exams?
1. Reserve computer labs or classrooms/facilities for your event.
2. Post Banners to remind students that event will occur.
3. Recruit Volunteers - Could be teachers or college admission staff.
4. Prepare Students for the Event.
#1: Encourage your seniors to identify 2-3 colleges or postsecondary programs they would like to apply to. You could require students to complete some or all of these options.
- Attend a College Fair (either virtual or in-person)
- Use a college search tool: Xello, Big Future, Naviance, degreestats, Encourage, etc.
- Complete College Fit Worksheet
- Visit a college campus
#2: Once they’ve identified some colleges, have seniors complete the College Application Checklist, to prepare personal information they may need to complete their college application on the day of the event
5. Apply Kansas Event Day!
- Complete College Applications
- Request Transcripts
- Submit fee waivers (when applicable)
- Students complete sign out survey (Examples: Online, Paper #1, Paper #2)
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Reporting your Apply Kansas Event data is the only requirement of participating in this program. At a minimum you’ll need to submit the following information to us at the conclusion of your event:
- Number of seniors who submitted an application
- Total Number of college applications submitted
- Number of KS Public Colleges receiving applications
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- Social Media Blitz! Post pictures with an Apply Kansas banner listing the colleges they applied when finished
6. Submit your Apply Kansas site data to Apply Kansas by December 1st.
7. Follow up with FAFSA completion instructions/events & Financial Aid resources
- Check out ACT's post Apply Kansas event resources
8. Incentivize seniors completing all 4 tasks. Certificate? Prizes? Apply Kansas Swag?
You can host APPLY Kansas application events starting in September through early November! Listed below are some steps and resources you are welcome to use to plan a successful event for your senior class.
2024 Apply Kansas Virtual Training Recording (April 2024)
2023 APPLY Kansas Site Coordinator Manual
Plan your Event
(sample steps & resources below)
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- Register with Apply Kansas
- Order your Apply Kansas Giveaways (Ordering will open again in late summer 2024)
- Register/Attend Apply Kansas Coordinator Training (Annually in August)
- Review the Site Coordinator Manual
- Set the date of your event
- Develop a plan, timeline & recruit a planning team if needed
- Engage volunteers & the community if desired
Promote your event
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- Enlist faculty & staff to help with "Why Apply Day" on/around Friday, Sept 20, 2024
- Utilize Apply Kansas logos & hashtags
- Advertise your event around school & all forms of communication (social media, email, announcements, etc)
- Engage the community (contact media outlets, contact district office, request mayoral proclamations...)
Prepare Seniors BEFORE the Event
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- Send event reminders
- Have students update their IPS postsecondary plans with any changes that were made over summer break
- Provide classroom/advisory lessons for seniors to learn the steps, timeline & requirements needed for applications.
- Provide seniors with access to their unofficial transcripts (printed or electronic)
- Send home an application worksheet to collect personal information from home to have ready for the application event
Sample Student Application Folder
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- Unofficial HS Transcript
- Application Worksheet (fill out at home & bring back complete for the Apply Kansas event)
- Application Fee Waiver (if needed)
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Host your Event & Celebrate
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- Host an application day or window of several days for seniors to complete college applications, job applications or complete next steps for their post-secondary journey
- Celebrate their completed applications using APPLY Kansas giveaways, pennants, stickers & social media
- Ask students to share their "I Applied" pictures on social media
- Display your pennants for the school community
- Provide FAFSA completion resources or follow up event information
Report Event
Reporting your Apply Kansas Event data is the only requirement for participating in this program. At a minimum you’ll need to submit the following information to us at the end of the fall season.
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- Number of seniors who submitted an application
- Total Number of college applications submitted
- Number of KS Public Colleges receiving applications
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*Remember you can count all of the applications your seniors submit throughout the application season. It doesn't just have to be from your Apply Kansas event. Using the survey with your seniors at the end of the season/semester is a great way to track all of the applications your students submit, and have comprehensive data to share with your administration and other stakeholders. It's a great way to take a snapshot of the plans for your senior class, and highlight your post-secondary work.
(Schools that do not submit their Apply Kansas Site Summary data will not be eligible for All Star High School recognition)
Surveys to help you collect this data:
Electronic Student Checkout Survey
(Use this survey with your students and you will collect all the information needed for the Apply KS summary survey. Copy this google form and feel free to add any questions to collect data you may want in addition to make it your own) *Paper checkout surveys are listed under additional resources
Complete the 2023 Site Summary Survey to submit your total numbers for Apply Kansas program
Report event date & student-level data to Apply Kansas by December 1st.
Additional Resources
10 Steps for Students Applying to College
Next Steps for Students after Applying to College
Additional Site Coordinator Materials from ACAC National Campaign
Apply Kansas Graphics & Posters (Google Drive of Resources)