In our ongoing efforts to support both veteran and current members of the Armed Forces and their families, we've assembled this directory of links to pages throughout our website which may be of special interest: 

Public Institutions
Includes information for all 32 public institutions of higher education in Kansas, including direct links for Veterans to find relevant information at each institution.

Program Search Tool
This search tool enables a quick search of all program and training opportunities available from the 32 Kansas public higher education institutions, searching by program, institution and/or award level (certificate, associate degree, bachelor degree, etc.).

Adult Education in Kansas
There are dozens of Adult Education Centers in Kanas ready to assist individuals aged 16 and older who do not have a high school diploma and who need assistance with basic skills to improve their career pathway. The Centers prepare students for the High School Equivalency test (GED®) and improve their English skills for the workplace.

Military Alignment

The Kansas Credit for Prior Learning Task Force works closely with the Kansas Collaborative on Military Credit and other appropriate groups to make recommendations for evaluating and awarding credit for military training.

Faculty and administrators convened to examine university and college course outcomes as compared to the skills, outcomes, and competencies learned in various military occupational specialties (MOS) designations. This is an ongoing initiative. Click here to review what MOS classifications have been aligned with academic programs across Kansas.

Residency

According to federal legislation known as the “Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act of 2014,” all public universities and colleges offer the in-state tuition rate to veterans making use of Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits, who live in the state where the institution they intend to enroll is located, and who file a letter of intent to establish residence in the state. Eligible spouses and dependent children also qualify for in-state tuition rates.

For more information about the Veterans Choice Act, click here.

For more information about Education and Training benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, click here.

Kansas also deems all current members of the armed forces to be residents of the state for tuition and fee purposes (including army, navy, marine corps, air force, coast guard, Kansas army or air national guard, or any branch of the military reserves of the United States), along with the spouses and dependent children of current members of the armed forces, who are enrolled or have been accepted for admission at a Kansas public postsecondary educational institution.

To confirm your eligibility, contact the Office of the Registrar at the institution at which you intend to apply or are currently enrolled. (For Kansas State University, a new undergraduate student should contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, while new graduate students and continuing students should contact the Office of the Registrar.) You can also utilize the direct links (listed as “Veterans Information”) on our list of all 32 public postsecondary institutions in Kansas to learn more.

Student Financial Aid

Student financial aid includes grants, scholarships, and loans. It can be available through the federal and state government, private corporations, and philanthropic organizations, to name a few.  The Kansas Board of Regents is responsible for the administration of the state-funded grants and scholarships.  You can find more information here regarding the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the Kansas Learning Quest College Savings Program and the Midwest Student Exchange Program (a tuition discount program for specific academic programs), among other things. 

Eligibility Requirements
General information on eligibility requirements for numerous financial aid awards and contact information for the Board of Regents Student Financial Assistance Office.

Scholarships & Grants
Review the entire list of scholarships & grants administered by the Kansas Board of Regents.  Includes application instructions and information on specific programs including the Kansas National Guard Education Assistance program and Kansas Military Service Scholarship.

KanVet

KanVet provides direct access to State of Kansas veterans and military information. Designed as a one stop shop for education and employment information and resources, KanVet seeks to better serve veterans, transitioning service members and their families.