Kansas National Guard State Tuition Assistance Transfer to Dependent (STAT)
Kansas Adjutant General's Department (Kansas National Guard) / Kansas Board of Regents
A Kansas National Guard member can transfer state tuition assistance to one dependent: 100% of tuition and most required fees at Kansas colleges (capped at public rates for private schools).
- How much
- 100% of tuition and most required fees (up to 15 credit hours per semester); private colleges capped at highest public rate
- Who qualifies
- Dependent (DEERS-enrolled) of a current Kansas National Guard member who transfers the benefit
- HS diploma or equivalent; attend an accredited Kansas institution; no master's degrees.
- For students starting college, undergrads, trade school students
- When to apply
- Open now · due January 31, 2027 Per semester: Fall August 31, Spring January 31.
- How to apply
- Complete the Kansas National Guard online STAT application (link/QR code on the flyer), provide proof of FAFSA filing yearly, submit an unofficial transcript and Statement of Understanding each semester
- The sponsor submits a letter of recommendation signed by the unit commander
- Contact the KSARNG Education Office (785-646-0155)
- What you'll need
- FAFSA + membership + transcript + recommendation
- Last checked
- October 5, 2026, against the official page (kansastag.gov), page 2 and page 3
The details
Created by 2018 HB 2541 and amended by 2025 HB 2185. One eligible dependent (enrolled in DEERS) of a Kansas National Guard member may receive 100% of tuition and most required fees for a certificate, associate or bachelor's degree (no master's) at an accredited Kansas institution, part- or full-time; public 4-year, 2-year and technical schools are not capped, private institutions are capped at the highest public rate. Up to 15 credit hours per semester (no summer or winter courses), up to 180 credit hours minus any the sponsor used. Dependent must have a high school diploma or equivalent, file the FAFSA (proof of filing only), and keep a 2.0 GPA. Sponsor requirements: 24-month service obligation from the last course end date the dependent uses, not flagged, passing fitness test; one transfer allowed, cannot split between dependents, and transferring ends the member's own future eligibility.
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