This page lists college-planning resources unique to Kansas, including higher education agencies, higher education institutions, savings plans, state financial aid programs, benefits for veterans, publications, and special programs.
Kansas higher education agencies
Kansas higher education institutions
Explore a wide variety of higher education programs in Kansas:
- State colleges and universities
- Independent colleges and universities
- Community colleges
- Distance education offered by Kansas State University
- If you’re an adult looking to sharpen current skills or acquire new ones, check out Adult Education in Kansas.
The Midwest Student Exchange Program offers discounted tuition to Kansas students who enroll in over 140 participating colleges and universities in other Midwestern states.
If you're transferring to a new school, learn how some of your credits may transfer with you for certain schools.
Use Sallie Mae’s School Search Tool to compare colleges and universities on your list.
Savings plan
The Kansas Learning Quest Education Savings Program offers a tax-advantaged way to save for college.
State financial aid programs
Kansas grant and scholarship programs can help you meet the cost of higher education.
Kansas Volunteer Commission offers the opportunity to serve your community and earn assistance with college costs at the same time.
To qualify for federal and other sources of financial aid, you must file the FAFSA. To ensure priority consideration for Kansas state scholarships and grants, your FAFSA must be submitted online or postmarked by April 1.
Benefits for Veterans
- Kansas Commission on Veterans' Affairs: Education Services
- Benefits to eligible veterans, dependents, reservists, and service members while attending an approved training program at an approved university, high school, on the job training, and apprenticeship.
Publication
Special programs
- Kansas GEAR UP programs help students prepare academically and financially for college.
- Kansas TRIO programs include Upward Bound, Educational Opportunity Center and Educational Talent Search.
- KANSASWORKS offers the best-paying and highest-growth occupations in Kansas, as well as education requirements for these jobs.
