At a glance
Free if eligible- What it covers
- Covers eligible tuition, required fees, books/materials after other gift aid, up to 68 funded credits or $20,000 lifetime, whichever comes first. Eligible four-year providers have a two-year public-cost cap for the same field.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Kansas Board of Regents ↗
- Income / financial rules
- Family household-income limits: $100,000 for one/two members, $150,000 for three, plus $4,800 per additional member. The college determines the actual award after other non-repayable aid.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Kansas Board of Regents ↗
- Who to check first
- Be a U.S. citizen and Kansas resident, meet the income test, and satisfy a qualifying route: recent KS high-school/GED completion, three consecutive years KS residence, or the named military-dependent/foster-care route.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Kansas Board of Regents ↗
- Application timing
- Spring 2027 application deadline: March 1, 2027. The listed Summer/Fall 2026 deadlines have passed; the application can close earlier if funds are exhausted.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Kansas Board of Regents ↗
Check your eligibility
Some items describe alternative routes rather than requirements for everyone. Use the route that applies to you as a preparation checklist; the program makes the eligibility decision.
How to apply
- 1Check the approved institution/programme list, then submit both the separate Promise application and FAFSA for your actual term. The college calculates eligibility and the award; funds may run out before the listed deadline.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Kansas Board of Regents ↗
- 2Before accepting, sign and understand the obligation agreement: complete on time, then live/work in Kansas for two consecutive years, beginning employment within six months after completion. Keep up with KBOR verification emails.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Kansas Board of Regents ↗As of Oct 16, 2026 · Kansas Board of Regents ↗
- 3Submit the renewal application and FAFSA each school year. Ask about the stated service deferral for continued Kansas study of at least six hours, or military-service fulfillment, if applicable.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Kansas Board of Regents ↗
What to watch for
Common questions
What is the main benefit?
Covers eligible tuition, required fees, books/materials after other gift aid, up to 68 funded credits or $20,000 lifetime, whichever comes first. Eligible four-year providers have a two-year public-cost cap for the same field.
Is there an income limit?
Family household-income limits: $100,000 for one/two members, $150,000 for three, plus $4,800 per additional member. The college determines the actual award after other non-repayable aid.
When should I apply?
Spring 2027 application deadline: March 1, 2027. The listed Summer/Fall 2026 deadlines have passed; the application can close earlier if funds are exhausted.
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