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Financial Aid and Scholarships

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Financial Aid

FAFSA will open December 1 for the 2025-2026 School Year. 

FAFSA Presentation                                        FAFSA Slides from Presentation 

FAFSA 24-25 Checklist

One of the most important areas to think about when starting the college application process is Financial Aid. Below are a few things to keep in mind:

  • EVERY student applying to a college or university can apply for Financial Aid.
  • The only place to apply for Financial Aid is at the official web site of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • Financial Aid is determined from the students' parents tax information from the previous fiscal year. You can begin filling out the actual application after December 31 however there is much information that you can gather before then. Again refer to the FAFSA web site.
  • Questions about financial aid and the FAFSA should be directed to the Financial Aid Officer at the institution that you are applying to.

FAFSA Help Sheet for Unique Situations: DACA, Foster, Emancipated

Financial Aid Resources

Scholarships

2024-2025 Local Scholarship Link

 

Wamego Community Foundation – Due Feb 20

Manhattan Area Music Teachers Association – Due March 1

True Blue KSHSAA Scholarship– Due March 3

PEO IL Chapter Scholarship – Due March 15

Kokoruda Farms Scholarship – Due March 16

Spirit of ‘72 Scholarship – Due March 20

Nick Conley Memorial Scholarship – Due March 20 

Manhattan Area Retired Educators Association – Due March 21

Kansas Crimestoppers Association – Due March 21 

Manhattan Ogden Public School Foundation Scholarships – Due March 26

Manhattan Lions Club Scholarship – Due March 28

2025 KACRAO Scholarship – Due March 28

Distinguished Service Program Scholarship – Due March 31

KNEA USD 383 Scholarship – Due April 4 

KCCEOA Scholarship – Due April 4

Marvin Hachmeister Scholarship– April 11

 

 

Kansas ScholarShop

Scholarships for Minority Students

KSU Army ROTC Program & Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship Resources

Scholarship Search/Guides/Help

Kansas Scholarship List - Standout College Prep

  • A comprehensive list of scholarships in Kansas

FinAid

  • Comprehensive site for Financial Aid, Scholarships Searches, and Student loans

Big Future

  • Find colleges, pay for college, make a plan. Interactive information.

The Scholarship Workshop

  • Comprehensive site for scholarships and available resources

The Scholarship Academy

  • Fees are applied. Workshops to find scholarships.

Kansas Scholarshop

  • ScholarShop aims to restore hope and excitement for students seeking educational and career advancement after high school. With access to 6 million scholarships worth up to $30 billion; students can search and find scholarships, grants and awards tailored specifically to their deepest passions

Upromise

  • 3-5% back when you sign up and buy brands

Other Scholarship Resources

Military Families

Undocumented Students

 

Other

 

Kansas Board of Regents

Kansas Board of Regents has a wide variety of scholarship opportunities for students. Visit their website for more information

Some Opportunities include:

  • Kansas Career Technical Workforce Grant
  • Kansas Comprehensive Grant
  • Kansas Ethnic Minority Scholarship
  • Kansas Military Service Scholarship
  • Kansas National Guard Educational Assistance
  • Kansas Nursing Service Scholarship
  • Kansas State Scholarship
  • Kansas Teacher Service Scholarship
  • Kansas ROTC Service Scholarship
  • Kansas Career Work Study