Tuition Assistance for University Employees

Kansas State University values continuing education for its employees and provides tuition assistance for classes taken through Kansas State University. The Tuition Assistance Program is available to all full-time, benefits eligible employees.

An Application for Tuition Assistance must be submitted to the Office of Student Financial Assistance before the start of each semester. Payment of tuition for one undergraduate or graduate course, up to three hours, is permitted for each Fall, Spring and Summer semester. Three hours of tuition is covered at the in-state, on campus rate. Tuition Assistance does not include additional fees.The application requires the employee's and department head's signatures. Classes may be taken through the Manhattan, Olathe and Salina campus.

Work release is not part of the program; time away from work for classes is up to agreements made with the supervisor and department head.

 

Employee Eligibility

For the employee tuition assistance program, an employee must carry a full-time (0.9 FTE or above), benefits eligible position with Kansas State University.

In order to be eligible for the K-State Spouse/Dependent Grant program, the employee must carry a full-time (0.9 FTE or above), benefits eligible, regular (non-term) appointment throughout the full academic year. Full-time (0.9 FTE or above), benefits eligible, term employees are eligible for the spouse/dependent grant upon attaining five years of service in a faculty or staff appointment to Kansas State University. More information concerning the K-State Dependent/Spouse Grant can be found by visiting the Office of Student Financial Assistance website.

 

Dependent/Spouse Grants

Dependents and/or spouses of K-State employees may be eligible for the Dependent/Spouse Tuition Grant Program. Visit the Office of Financial Assistance to learn more.

 

Applications

2024-2025 Application for Tuition Assistance (pdf)

Frequently Asked Questions

 

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