Kansas Adult Learner Grant

If you are thinking about a career in nursing by pursuing a bachelor’s degree; the Kansas Adult Learner Grant could help make that dream much more affordable. This scholarship was created specifically for adult students like you who want to enter high-demand fields in Kansas.

What Is the Kansas Adult Learner Grant?

The Kansas Adult Learner Grant provides financial assistance for adult students aged 25 and older who are seeking a bachelor’s degree in specific fields of study, including nursing. The goal is simple: help adult students in high-demand career fields; including nursing; afford school at Kansas colleges.

Who Can Apply?

The grant is for Kansas residents who are 25 years or older by the time they enroll in an approved high demand bachelor’s program, including nursing, from an eligible 4-year institution.

How Much Money Could You Receive?

The Kansas Adult Learner Grant awards are based on how many credit hours you take per semester of college and your family household income. You could receive:

$3,000 per semester 12 or more hours
$2,750 per semester 11 hours
$2,500 per semester 10 hours
$2,250 per semester 9 hours
$2,000 per semester 8 hours
$1,750 per semester 7 hours
$1,500 per semester 6 hours

Family household income also matters. Eligible students will make $100,000 or less for a family of 2; $150,000 or less for a family of 3; $150,000 + $4,800 per additional family member beyond 3.

All grants are given on a first-come, first-served basis, so it pays to apply early!

The Service Obligation; What You Agree To

Accepting this grant means signing a legally binding agreement with the State of Kansas. Here's what you're committing to:

Finish on time: Complete your nursing program within 48 months of receiving your first scholarship payment
Gain employment: After graduating, get a job in Kansas within 6 months of graduating
Stay in Kansas: Live AND work in Kansas for two consecutive years after graduation
Important: If you don't meet these requirements, you may have to pay back the grant money
Good news: Kansas has a strong demand for nurses! Finding a nursing job in Kansas after graduation is very achievable; which means fulfilling the two-year work requirement should be straightforward for most graduates.

Tips for Aspiring Nursing Students

Apply early: Contact your school's financial aid office early; awards are first-come, first-served
File your FAFSA: Complete your FAFSA first so your other aid is calculated before the Promise Scholarship fills the gap
Plan your program: Talk to your school's nursing department about program timelines to make sure you can complete your degree within 48 months
Look ahead: Research hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities hiring in Kansas; start building connections early!

Why Nursing Is a Great Career Choice in Kansas

Nursing is one of the fastest-growing and most in-demand careers in the country; and Kansas is no exception. Whether you want to work in a big city hospital, a rural community clinic, or a long-term care facility, a nursing career offers job security, meaningful work, and opportunities to grow.

The Kansas Adult Learner Grant exists because Kansas needs nurses like you. By choosing this path, you're not just building your own future; you're helping strengthen healthcare across the entire state.