Apply Kansas: College Application Campaign

05/21/2026

REGENTS RECOGNIZE 220 APPLY KANSAS ALL STAR HIGH SCHOOLS
(Topeka, Kan.) – Today the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) recognized 220 high schools as Apply Kansas All Star High Schools. This recognition program honors the work that Kansas high schools do to help students apply to and access college.

“Congratulations to the All Star High Schools for achieving this recognition,” said KBOR President and CEO Blake Flanders. “The Board appreciates the hard work of the staff at these high schools to help students apply for and access a college education.”

Students in All Star High Schools receive support in completing admissions applications, seeking financial aid and celebrating all postsecondary paths. This ongoing series of events has helped create a college-going atmosphere at the All Star high schools.

To be named an All Star High School, a school must host an Apply Kansas college application event, sponsor or collaborate on a FAFSA completion event, and host a senior signing day to celebrate all college and career pathways chosen by students.

The nine-member Kansas Board of Regents is the governing board of the state’s six universities and the statewide coordinating board for the state’s 32 public higher education institutions (six state universities, one municipal university, nineteen community colleges, and six technical colleges).

05/13/2026

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(Topeka, Kan.) – From October 5-9, Kansas will host its statewide Apply Free Days. During the Apply Free Days, Kansas residents may apply for undergraduate admissions at any of the state’s public universities, community colleges or technical colleges, as well as Kansas’ independent colleges, with no application fee.

Prospective students can start and save an application any time. As long as they submit the application between Monday, October 5 and 5 p.m. on Friday, October 9, they will not have to pay a fee. Residents of Kansas who are prospective first-time freshmen, transfer students or returning students are all eligible to participate.

Students who are unsure what option is best for them can use tools such as DegreeStats.kansasregents.gov to explore the cost of various degrees, along with the expected earnings. Apply Free Days resources and information are available at kansasregents.gov/applyfree.

This year marks an expansion of the Apply Free Days from three to five days.

For more information, please contact Matt Keith at (785) 430-4237 or [email protected].

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The nine-member Kansas Board of Regents is the governing board of the state’s six universities and the statewide coordinating board for the state’s 32 public higher education institutions (six state universities, one municipal university, nineteen community colleges, and six technical colleges).

04/20/2026

Press Release:
https://www.kansasregents.gov/about/news-releases/2026-news-releases/989-beloit-junior-senior-high-school-named-a-2025-school-of-excellence-by-acts-american-college-application-campaign

Congratulations!!

04/11/2026

This video highlights an ACT’s American College Application Campaign (ACAC) School of Excellence in Kansas, recognized for its outstanding implementation of Apply Kansas. Apply Kansas is a statewide initiative designed to support students in completing their postsecondary plans by providing dedicated time and support during the school day to apply for college, technical programs, military service, or the workforce.

Through this interview, viewers gain an inside look at how the school plans and executes a highly effective application completion event that supports all students in taking the next step after high school.

Congratulations to Beloit Jr. Sr. High School, 2025 ACAC School of Excellence!

This video highlights an ACT’s American College Application Campaign (ACAC) School of Excellence in Kansas, recognized for its outstanding implementation of ...

04/06/2026

🚨Exciting Announcement!!🚨Congratulations to all the private/virtual schools honored as 2026 All Star High Schools!

We are thrilled to recognize 219 high schools for their commitment to guiding students toward postsecondary success!
🎉 Students at these high schools receive dedicated support in completing college and/or job applications, seeking financial aid, and celebrating all postsecondary pathways.
🎉 This annual initiative fosters a lasting college-going culture, empowering the entire school community to champion students’ futures!
More information: https://www.kansasregents.gov/students/apply-kansas/all-star-high-school

04/06/2026

🚨Exciting Announcement!!🚨Congratulations to all the 6A schools honored as 2026 All Star High Schools!

We are thrilled to recognize 219 high schools for their commitment to guiding students toward postsecondary success!
🎉 Students at these high schools receive dedicated support in completing college and/or job applications, seeking financial aid, and celebrating all postsecondary pathways.
🎉 This annual initiative fosters a lasting college-going culture, empowering the entire school community to champion students’ futures!
More information: https://www.kansasregents.gov/students/apply-kansas/all-star-high-schools

04/06/2026

🚨Exciting Announcement!!🚨Congratulations to all the 5A schools honored as 2026 All Star High Schools!

We are thrilled to recognize 219 high schools for their commitment to guiding students toward postsecondary success!
🎉 Students at these high schools receive dedicated support in completing college and/or job applications, seeking financial aid, and celebrating all postsecondary pathways.
🎉 This annual initiative fosters a lasting college-going culture, empowering the entire school community to champion students’ futures!
More information: https://www.kansasregents.gov/students/apply-kansas/all-star-high-schools

04/06/2026

🚨Exciting Announcement!!🚨Congratulations to all the 4A schools honored as 2026 All Star High Schools!

We are thrilled to recognize 219 high schools for their commitment to guiding students toward postsecondary success!
🎉 Students at these high schools receive dedicated support in completing college and/or job applications, seeking financial aid, and celebrating all postsecondary pathways.
🎉 This annual initiative fosters a lasting college-going culture, empowering the entire school community to champion students’ futures!
More information: https://www.kansasregents.gov/students/apply-kansas/all-star-high-schools

04/06/2026

🚨Exciting Announcement!!🚨Congratulations to all the 3A schools honored as 2026 All Star High Schools!

We are thrilled to recognize 219 high schools for their commitment to guiding students toward postsecondary success!
🎉 Students at these high schools receive dedicated support in completing college and/or job applications, seeking financial aid, and celebrating all postsecondary pathways.
🎉 This annual initiative fosters a lasting college-going culture, empowering the entire school community to champion students’ futures!
More information: https://www.kansasregents.gov/students/apply-kansas/all-star-high-schools

04/06/2026

🚨Exciting Announcement!!🚨Congratulations to all the 2A schools honored as 2026 All Star High Schools!

We are thrilled to recognize 219 high schools for their commitment to guiding students toward postsecondary success!
🎉 Students at these high schools receive dedicated support in completing college and/or job applications, seeking financial aid, and celebrating all postsecondary pathways.
🎉 This annual initiative fosters a lasting college-going culture, empowering the entire school community to champion students’ futures!
More information: https://www.kansasregents.gov/students/apply-kansas/all-star-high-schools