Kansas Promise Scholarship

Provided by Kansas Board of Regents / Johnson County Community College (JCCC)

No deadline
$20,000
30–60 min

About this scholarship

State of Kansas "last dollar" scholarship covering tuition, books and other eligible course-related materials (up to 68 credit hours or $20,000 lifetime). Recipients must meet residency/education requirements, complete FAFSA and JCCC application steps, maintain satisfactory academic progress, and agree to live and work in Kansas for two years after completing their program.

Quick facts

Award amount

$20,000

Number of awards

Multiple

Frequency

Annually

Deadline

Not specified

Time to apply

30–60 min

Essay

May be required — check provider

Account required:This application may require creating an account on the provider's site.

Eligibility requirements

16 listed

Must be a United States citizen

Kansas resident

Enrolled in 6+ credit hours in a qualified (Promise-eligible) program

Have graduated from a Kansas public or private high school (or equivalent) within the last 12 months (one qualifying option)

Have been a Kansas resident for the preceding three consecutive years (one qualifying option)

Be a dependent child of a military servicemember who is stationed in another state and, within the preceding 12 months, have graduated from an out-of-state high school (one qualifying option)

Have been in the custody of the secretary of children and families while enrolled in grades 9-12 AND not be eligible for assistance under the Kansas Foster Child Educational Assistance Act (one qualifying option)

Household income must meet defined program requirements

Must be an accepted student at Johnson County Community College (complete JCCC Application for Admission)

Must complete the FAFSA

Must complete the JCCC Scholarship Application through the JCCC Scholarship Portal

Meet with a JCCC Financial Aid Coordinator to finalize paperwork

Meet with your counselor to select major and courses

Agree to live and work in Kansas for two years after completing your program of study

Maintain satisfactory academic progress toward completion of the program

Complete your program of study within 36 months of initial funding

How to apply

  1. Confirm eligibility

    Review the scholarship eligibility information on this page and on the provider’s official instructions to confirm you qualify before you invest time in an application.

  2. Gather required materials

    Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.

  3. Submit through the official program

    Complete the application using the provider’s published process—often an online form or portal—and submit before the stated deadline. Keep a copy of your confirmation when available.

Important

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