# Kansas Promise Act Scholarship

> Amount varies from Kansas Board of Regents. Deadlines vary by semester: July 1 for Summer, October 1 for Fall, and March 1 for Spring..

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/kansas-promise-act-scholarship
- Provider: Kansas Board of Regents (State)
- Award: Amount varies
- Deadline: Deadlines vary by semester: July 1 for Summer, October 1 for Fall, and March 1 for Spring.
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/ks
- Official page: https://www.kansasregents.org/students/student_financial_aid/promise-act-scholarship
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

The Kansas Promise Act Scholarship, administered by the Kansas Board of Regents, is designed for state residents pursuing an associate degree or certificate in high-wage, high-demand, or critical-need fields. To qualify, applicants must meet specific household income limits based on family size. Eligible students must have graduated from a Kansas high school within the past 12 months, have lived in the state for the preceding three consecutive years, or meet specific military dependent or foster care criteria. Recipients must enroll in at least 6 credit hours per semester at an approved institution. 

This program operates as a last-dollar scholarship, covering tuition, required fees, books, and materials after all other non-repayable financial aid is applied. To receive the funding, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the online scholarship application. Recipients must also sign an agreement committing to live and work in Kansas for two consecutive years after graduation. Deadlines vary by semester: July 1 for Summer, October 1 for Fall, and March 1 for Spring.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: KS
- Education level: Undergraduate
- Year: College 1st year, College 2nd year
- Citizenship: U.S. citizen
- College types: 2-year college, Technical or trade school, Public college, Private college
- Must be a Kansas resident. Household income limits apply based on family size. Must have graduated from a Kansas high school within the past 12 months, or have been a Kansas resident for the preceding three consecutive years, or meet specific military dependent or foster care criteria. Must enroll in at least 6 credit hours per semester in an approved associate degree or certificate program.

## How to apply

Complete the online scholarship application through the Kansas Board of Regents student financial aid portal and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Applicants must also sign a scholarship agreement committing to the program's residency and employment requirements.

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