Kansas State University In-State Rules

Rules and regulations for in-state residency vary by university, and so do the costs and benefits of earning residency status. Following you will find a synopsis of the major in-state requirements and a cost comparison overview of the tuition variance for Kansas State University.

Nicknames:

K-State, Kansas State

Kansas State University Tuition Overview:

Cost per year for tuition and fees using total of 30 credit hours (15 per semester).

$22,624 out-of-state tuition

$9,034 in-state tuition

$13,590 tuition savings/year

 

Kansas State’s Total Cost of Attendance:

Cost per year using total of 30 credit hours (15 per semester), and includes tuition and fees, and average estimates for room and board, books and supplies, and miscellaneous expenses.

$32,874 out-of-state residents

$19,284 in-state residents

$13,590 savings/year

 

Kansas State University In-State Requirements:

Kansas State University is more strict when it comes to the required one-year domicile period needed to confirm your Kansas resident status, but then once in-state is earned there is a bit more leeway.  Of course our focus is on the actual domicile period and what you should expect and be prepared for in order to meet the school’s requirements for residency.  The university looks at your actions from commencement through the duration of your domicile period, and it is during this time when you must showcase that you are present in the state for reasons other than education.  Unfortunately, any attendance at the school during the domicile is a disqualifying factor.

Want to go to school full- or part-time during the domicile?  Well that says to the university that you are in Kansas for education, making you unqualified for in-state status.  Additionally, you must be employed and working in Kansas at least 30 hours per week minimum during the one-year domicile, and support yourself / expenses (the school’s belt is not as tight about this once in-state residency is earned).  Another important factor taken into consideration is your physical presence in the state.  Plan to leave Kansas and go stay with parents all summer long?  If yes then you will not get in-state status, because there is a maximum amount of days allowed for absence from the state during the domicile period.

In general, a good candidate for in-state tuition here is a person who:

• is able to stay in Kansas during the domicile period with limited absences
• can sever all ties to other states and establish in Kansas
• does not live on-campus
• is able and willing to not attend school for the domicile year see Top 6 Gap-Year Pros and Cons for Out-of-State College Hopefuls
• can be gainfully employed at least 30 hours per week
• can financially support self and expenses

 

Want more, a definitive report detailing everything important you need to know?  Check out In-State Angels’ Kansas State University Report.

If you’d prefer we just take your information and tell you what your in-state prospects are at Kansas State, you may want In-State Angels’ Kansas State University Customized Report.

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Kansas State University Out-of-State Tuition vs. In-State Tuition:

With an annual tuition difference of $13,590, that means a four-year total difference in cost of tuition between in-state and out-of-state residents comes to $54,360.

 

Kansas State University Financial Aid:

A few things you need to know about financial aid as it relates to earning in-state residency:

1. Any financial aid including grants and scholarships that require your being a tax dependent of somebody OR require you to be an out-of-state resident will in general disqualify you from establishing residency.  This means that by accepting such awards, you will be getting no closer to in-state tuition.
2. Your financial aid is re-assessed after earning in-state status and your Expected Family Contribution will be taken into consideration in light of the reduced tuition you will owe.

See article: Do Your FAFSA…You Will Thank Us Later

Kansas State University Grants:

Kansas Comprehensive Grant

Kansas residents are awarded this grant, with annual amounts  between $50 and$1,500, based on exceptional financial need as determined by the applicant’s FAFSA.

Freshman Wildcat Grant

This grant is based on financial need, academic merit and availability of funds.

Kansas State University Scholarships:

This Big-12 school has a robust scholarship program for residents and out-of-state students, including these academic awards:

Freshman In-State Academic Scholarships

Putnam Scholarship:  $9,000/year, renewable for 3 additional years.  Requires high school GPA of 3.85+, and ACT score of 32 or above (or SAT CR+M score of 1400 and above).

Foundation Plus Scholarship:  $4,750/freshman year, $3,250 renewable for 3 additional years.  Requires minimum high school GPA of 3.6 and ACT score of 30 or 31 (or SAT CR+M score of 1330-1390).

Foundation Scholarship:  $4,750/freshman year, $3,250 renewable for 3 additional years.  Requires minimum high school GPA of 3.6 and ACT score of 29 (or SAT CR+M score of 1290).

Freshman Out-of-State Academic Scholarships

Presidential Scholarship:  $20,000/year, renewable for 3 additional years.  This is for the high achievers with demonstrated leadership skills.  Application for this scholarship requires a 3.85+ high school GPA and ACT score of 32 or above (or SAT CR+M score of 1400 and above).  Applications are reviewed and finalists are required to attend on-campus interviews in January.  Two scholarships are awarded each year.

Purple and White Scholarship:  $8,000/year, renewable for 3 additional years. Must have a minimum 3.5 high school GPA and an ACT score of 24 (or minimum 1090 SAT CR+M).

Denison Award:  $5,000/year, renewable for 3 additional years.  Must have a minimum 3.5 high school GPA and an ACT score of 21-23 (or SAT CR+M score of 980-1080).

For more information about K-State scholarships, click here.