FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct. 26, 2023
College applications free for all Kansas residents Nov. 7-9
(Topeka, Kan.) – From November 7-9, the first ever statewide free college application period will be held. During the Apply Free Days, Kansas residents may apply for undergraduate admissions at any of the state’s public universities, community colleges or technical colleges, as well as Kansas’ independent colleges, with no application fee.
“The Apply Free Days initiative is part of the Board’s effort to remove barriers to application and entry for Kansans, making our higher education system more affordable and accessible for all,” said KBOR Chair Jon Rolph. “Kansas colleges and universities offer a wide range of program options that help students meet their career goals. I encourage all prospective students to submit an application during the Apply Free Days.”
Prospective students can start and save an application any time. As long as they submit it during the three-day window, they will not have to pay a fee.
Students who are unsure what option is best for them can use tools such as KSDegreeStats.org to explore the cost of various degrees, along with the expected earnings. Apply Free Days resources and information are available at kansasregents.org/applyfree.
For more information, please contact Matt Keith at (785) 430-4237 or
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About the Kansas Board of Regents
The nine-member Kansas Board of Regents is the governing board of the state’s six universities and the statewide coordinating board for the state’s 32 public higher education institutions (six state universities, one municipal university, nineteen community colleges, and six technical colleges). In addition, the Board administers the state’s student financial aid, adult education, high school equivalency, and career and technical education programs. Private proprietary schools and out-of-state institutions are authorized by the Kansas Board of Regents to operate in Kansas.