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Tax Credit for Low Income Students Scholarship Program

Tax-Credit Scholarship in Kansas

2014
Year Established
2,360
Students Enrolled
$8,000
Max Award
K-12
Grade Levels

About This Program

Kansas's first school choice program, launched in 2015. Provides 70% tax credits to individuals and businesses that donate to Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs). Scholarships cover tuition, fees, and transportation expenses at qualified private schools for students from families at or below 250% of federal poverty guidelines.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility is limited (see criteria below)
$Household income must be at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level
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Eligible student categories: low income

Funding Details

Average Award
$5,500
Maximum Award
$8,000

Funding mechanism: 70% tax credit for contributions to SGOs; $10 million annual aggregate cap

Approved Expenses

Tuition & FeesTransportation

How to Apply

Apply through a participating Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO). Kansas provides tax credits for donations to approved SGOs that award scholarships to low-income students for private school tuition. Contact the Kansas Department of Education for a list of approved SGOs. Each SGO has its own application process and eligibility requirements.

Administered by: Kansas State Department of Education
Phone: (785) 296-3201

Disclaimer: This tool provides estimates based on publicly available program data. Always verify eligibility directly with your state's program administrator. Program rules, funding amounts, and application deadlines may change.