Kansas Promise Scholarship

Kansas Promise Scholarship

The Kansas Promise Act Scholarship helps students enrolled in specified programs earn their degree at little to no out-of-pocket cost. This scholarship is only available for two-year degree and certificate seekers. In exchange for receiving scholarship assistance, scholarship recipients agree to live and work in Kansas for two years after graduating. 

Simply put, when other scholarships and grants are not sufficient to cover your tuition, fees, books and required course materials - the Kansas Promise Scholarship will make up the difference.

Deadlines

Now Accepting Applications for 2025-2026

  • Summer 2025 deadline: June 1, 2025
  • Fall 2025 deadline: September 1, 2025
  • Spring 2026 deadline: February 1, 2026

Awards are given on a first come, first serve basis. If funding is exhausted before the submission deadline, the application may close.

Included Programs

Specific academic programs eligible for the Kansas Promise Scholarship are subject to change at the discretion of KBOR. Transfer programs are subject to further eligibility requirements; restrictions apply.

    • Cyber Security
    • Internetworking Management
    • Pre-Computer Science
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • Digital Media
    • Game and Simulation Development
    • Data Analytics Certification

    *some restrictions apply

    • Advanced Emergency Medical Technician(AEMT)
    • Business Medical Specialist
    • Emergency Medical Technician
    • Exercise Science
    • Medication Aide
    • Nursing
    • Nursing Aide
    • Physician Coding
    • Pre-Nursing
    • Pre-Physical Therapy
    • Psychology
    • Sociology and Social Work
    • Sport Management
    • Pre-Physician’s Assistant
    • Pre-Medicine
    • Pre-Pharmacy

    *some restrictions apply

    • Apprenticeship Associate Degree Tracks (applies to General Education Courses only)
      • Construction Trades
      • Electrician
      • Plumber and Pipefitter
      • Sheet Metal
      • Workforce Development
    • Construction Technology
    • Engineering Technology
    • Pre-Engineering
    • Welding Technology

    *some restrictions apply

    • Early Childhood Business Administration
    • Early Childhood Education
    • Elementary Education
    • Secondary Education
    • Unified Teaching

    *some restrictions apply

    • Fire Science
    • Fire Science Leadership
    • Criminal Justice

    Eligibility

    Beginning with Initial Applications for Summer 2023, to be eligible for the Kansas Promise Scholarship you must:

    • Be a United States citizen, AND
    • Be a Kansas resident, AND
    • Have a family household income of:
      • $100,000 or less for a family of one or two
      • $150,000 or less for a family of three
      • or for household sizes above three, a household income that is equal to or less than the family of three amount plus $4,800 for each additional family member, AND
    • Have graduated from a Kansas public or private high school within the preceding 12 months or have received a GED or other high school equivalency credential within the preceding 12 months, OR
    • Have been a Kansas resident for the preceding three consecutive years, OR
    • Be a dependent child of a military service member who is stationed in another state and, within the preceding 12 months, have graduated from an out-of-state high school or obtained a GED or other high school equivalency credential, OR
    • Have been in the custody of the secretary of children and families at any time when enrolled in and attending any of the grades 9-12 AND NOT be eligible for assistance under the Kansas Foster Child Educational Assistance Act.

    Students who first applied for and entered a Promise Scholarship Agreement for Summer 2022, Fall 2023 or Spring 2023 shall continue to be eligible to renew that Scholarship in accordance with the terms of their existing Agreement.

    How to Apply for Kansas Promise

    • Apply to Butler
    • Complete and submit the current Kansas Promise Scholarship application
    • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Butler’s Federal School Code is: 001906
    • Enroll in a Promise-eligible program
    • Create an account with the Kansas Board of Regents and complete the Kansas Promise Scholarship Application process online
    • Check your email for a message from ESCI and enter into a Kansas Promise Scholarship agreement.
    • Receive an official award notification from Butler
    • Complete and submit the Kansas Promise Scholarship Renewal application and FAFSA for any academic year(s) following the initial award for which you wish to continue receiving the Scholarship for your program
    • Maintain satisfactory academic progress in the courses and successfully complete the Promise-eligible program for which you received the Kansas Promise Scholarship within 36 months of your first Promise Act class start
    • Enter into a Kansas Promise Scholarship Agreement with the Kansas Board or Regents by which you agree to live and work in Kansas for a minimum of two consecutive years following successful completion of your program

    Renewal Students must complete the FAFSA for each academic year and all financial aid document requirements, then enroll with Academic Advising by making an appointment.

    Apply to Butler and take the next step toward your future.

    Questions about enrollment?

    Contact Financial Aid

    Email: finaid@butlercc.edu

    Phone: 316.323.6260