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Kansas Hero's Scholarship

Tuition and fee waiver at Kansas public postsecondary institutions for dependents/spouses of fallen or disabled military and public safety personnel.

Verified May 12, 2026againstkansasregents.gov

At a glance

Benefit type
Education & Training — Kansas
Who it's for
Spouses, Dependents
VA rating needed
No rating requirement
Estimated value
Full tuition + required fees
Where it applies
Kansas
Last verified
May 12, 2026

What is Kansas Hero's Scholarship?

Kansas Hero's Scholarship is a Kansas education & training benefit for spouses, dependents. Tuition and fee waiver at Kansas public postsecondary institutions for dependents/spouses of fallen or disabled military and public safety personnel. The listed value is Full tuition + required fees.

Who qualifies

SpousesDependents
  • Through veteran sponsor (any rating)
  • Kansas residency

How to apply

Apply through the official Kansas agency.

Open application

Who is eligible

Eligibility

Dependents and spouses of: (a) military servicemembers killed in active service, (b) military servicemembers with a service-connected disability or rendered incapable of continuing service, (c) POWs, OR (d) public safety officers killed/disabled in line of duty. Verify the exact disability threshold and semester cap with the KBOR program guidelines.

What Kansas Hero's Scholarship covers

Covers

Waiver of tuition and required fees at any Kansas public postsecondary institution for undergraduate coursework. Awarded first-come, first-served; funding is limited.

How to apply for Kansas Hero's Scholarship

How to apply

Apply through the Kansas Board of Regents scholarship portal.

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Verified information & sources

Last verified: May 12, 2026

Official source: kansasregents.gov

Compiled and fact-checked against the official source linked above. Benefit rules and dollar amounts change over time — always confirm current details at the official source before applying. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a free, accredited advocate who can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.

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Frequently asked questions about Kansas Hero's Scholarship

Who qualifies for Kansas Hero's Scholarship?▾
Kansas Hero's Scholarship is for Spouses, Dependents; Through veteran sponsor (any rating); kansas residency. See the eligibility details on this page and confirm with the official source before applying.
How much is Kansas Hero's Scholarship worth?▾
The listed value is Full tuition + required fees. Amounts can change — confirm the current figure at the official source linked on this page.
How do I apply for Kansas Hero's Scholarship?▾
Apply through the official source linked on this page. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
Where can I verify Kansas Hero's Scholarship?▾
Benefit rules and dollar amounts change, so always confirm current details at the official source linked on this page. A free, accredited county or state Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can also verify your eligibility and help you apply.

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