Kansas residents can apply to participating colleges and universities without paying an application fee during Kansas Apply Free Days, Oct. 5–9.
According to the Kansas Board of Regents, the opportunity is available to residents regardless of age or income. Eligible applicants include first-time freshmen, transfer and returning students, and those seeking a second bachelor’s degree. Undergraduate certificate, associate and bachelor’s degree programs qualify; graduate programs and mid-degree applications do not. kansasregents.gov
Applications must be submitted during the five-day window by 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9. Applicants experiencing technical problems should contact the institution’s admissions office directly. Applications submitted outside the window will not qualify for a fee refund. kansasregents.gov
Some institutions already offer free applications year-round, including all 19 Kansas community colleges, Emporia State University, Pittsburg State University and Washburn University. The statewide effort aims to remove barriers to higher education and encourage more Kansans to continue their education. kansasregents.gov
Institution-specific instructions and additional information are available at kansasregents.gov/students/apply-free-days.
