09/08/2026
The Kansas Apply Free Days will be held on October 5-9, 2026! During these five days, any Kansas resident, regardless of age or income can apply for free at any of our 7 public universities, 19 community colleges, 6 Technical colleges, and the 21 private member institutions of the Kansas Independent College Association. Eligible programs include general applications, certificate programs, associate degree programs, and bachelor degree programs. (Graduate programs or other mid-degree applications will not qualify.)
Only applications submitted between Monday, October 5, and Friday, October 9, 2026 by 5 p.m., will be free. Any applications submitted outside of this timeframe—regardless of technical issues—will not be eligible for a refund.
If you run into any issues while submitting your application, contact the admissions office of the institution directly for assistance.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN KANSAS APPLY FREE DAYS?
All residents of Kansas who are applying for undergraduate programs at all state public and private* Kansas colleges and universities are eligible to submit their admission applications for free on October 5-9, 2026. Undergraduate programs include undergraduate level certificates, associate degrees, and bachelor degrees. This means all of the following applicants are eligible:
First-time freshmen
Transfer students
Returning students
Applicants seeking a second bachelor's degree
Applications for graduate-level programs are not eligible.
*Private Institutions outside of the Kansas Independent College Association may not be participating in the Kansas Apply Free Days. Please check with the individual institution's admission department if it is not listed here.
For more information, please visit: https://kansasregents.gov/students/apply-free-days
