FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sept. 25, 2024

College applications free for all Kansas residents Oct. 7-9

(Topeka, Kan.) – From October 7-9, Kansas will host its statewide Apply Free Days. 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.

“Apply Free Days help improve access to our system,” said Kansas Board of Regents Chair Carl Ice. “Earning a degree or certificate is a great way to develop valuable skills and prepare for a successful career. The Regents encourage all prospective students to apply to a Kansas college or university.”

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.

In fall 2023, the Kansas public higher education system held its inaugural Apply Free Days. Overall applications increased by 30 percent in fall 2023 compared with fall 2022. More than a quarter of all applications received during the Apply Free Days were submitted by first-generation college students.

For more information, please contact Matt Keith at (785) 430-4237 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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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.