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.
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About this benefit
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.
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
Apply through the Kansas Board of Regents scholarship portal.
Verified against official source
Last checked 2026-05-05 against www.kansasregents.gov. Always confirm current rates and rules with the Kansas state agency before applying.
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In-state tuition rates at all Kansas public colleges regardless of residency status.
Thousands in tuition savings per year
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