Updated admission policies for the state universities for 2021 will be reviewed by the Board. The policies that will be considered for approval during the April 2021 meeting of the Board are below.
Emporia State University
Fort Hays State University
Kansas State University
Pittsburg State University
University of Kansas
Wichita State University
The Kansas Micro-Internship (KMI) program supports the Kansas Board of Regents’ “Building a Future” strategic plan and the Kansas Department of Commerce’s aim to connect businesses, job seekers, educational institutions and training providers to ensure the state’s workforce is equipped to meet industry needs and to help create economic success for Kansas residents and businesses.
Micro-Internships are short-term, paid, professional assignments in business, communications, education, finance, human resources, information technology, marketing, research, and many other areas. The first five Kansas Micro-Internship projects (up to a maximum of $500 per project) completed for a Kansas organization or entrepreneur by students currently enrolled in any of the 32 Kansas public colleges and universities are available at no cost thanks to funding provided by the Kansas Department of Commerce and the Strada Education Foundation.
Two of the five no cost projects may be completed by students currently enrolled in a graduate program offered by any of the seven Kansas public universities. The no cost KMI projects will be available until the current funding is depleted or renewed.
There is also a wide array of learn and earn opportunities for Kansas organizations and career seekers via the Kansas Office of Registered Apprenticeship, which supports apprenticeships across multiple industries.
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To learn more or to register, please visit
Students: https://info.parkerdewey.com/kansasmicrointerns
Employers: www.kansasmicrointerns.com
Each state university shall award credit for all CLEP exam scores at or above the American Council of Education’s (ACE) credit-granting recommended score of 50 for the equivalent course or courses at their institution. (For a list of these courses, please refer to the institution's website.)
Active Duty, DoD employees and spouses may be eligible to receive low or no cost CLEP exams through the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) program. DANTES CLEP policies & Website
Who is Eligible for DANTES-Funded CLEP Exams?
You can host APPLY Kansas application events starting in September through early November! Listed below are some steps and resources you are welcome to use to plan a successful event for your senior class.
2025 Apply Kansas Virtual Training Recording (September 2025)
2025 APPLY Kansas Site Coordinator Manual
Plan your Event
(sample steps & resources below)
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- Register with Apply Kansas
- Order your Apply Kansas Giveaways (Ordering will open again in late summer 2024)
- Register/Attend Apply Kansas Coordinator Training (Annually in August)
- Review the Site Coordinator Manual
- Set the date of your event
- Develop a plan, timeline & recruit a planning team if needed
- Engage volunteers & the community if desired
Promote your event
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- Enlist faculty & staff to help with "Why Apply Day" on/around Friday, September 19, 2025
- Utilize Apply Kansas logos & hashtags
- Advertise your event around school & all forms of communication (social media, email, announcements, etc)
- Engage the community (contact media outlets, contact district office, request mayoral proclamations...)
Prepare Seniors BEFORE the Event
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- Send event reminders
- Have students update their IPS postsecondary plans with any changes that were made over summer break
- Provide classroom/advisory lessons for seniors to learn the steps, timeline & requirements needed for applications.
- Provide seniors with access to their unofficial transcripts (printed or electronic)
- Send home an application worksheet to collect personal information from home to have ready for the application event
Sample Student Application Folder
- Unofficial HS Transcript
- ACT Scores
- Social Security Number (Keep Confidential!)
- Application Worksheet (fill out at home & bring back complete for the Apply Kansas event)
- Application Fee Waiver (if needed)
Host your Event & Celebrate
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- Host an application day or window of several days for seniors to complete college applications, job applications or complete next steps for their post-secondary journey
- Celebrate their completed applications using APPLY Kansas giveaways, pennants, stickers & social media
- Ask students to share their "I Applied" pictures on social media
- Display your pennants for the school community
- Provide FAFSA completion resources or follow up event information
Report Event
Reporting your Apply Kansas Event data is the only requirement for participating in this program. At a minimum you’ll need to submit the following information to us at the end of the fall season.
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- Number of seniors who submitted an application
- Total Number of college applications submitted
- Number of KS Public Colleges receiving applications
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*Remember you can count all of the applications your seniors submit throughout the application season. It doesn't just have to be from your Apply Kansas event. Using the survey with your seniors at the end of the season/semester is a great way to track all of the applications your students submit, and have comprehensive data to share with your administration and other stakeholders. It's a great way to take a snapshot of the plans for your senior class, and highlight your post-secondary work.
(Schools that do not submit their Apply Kansas Site Summary data will not be eligible for All Star High School recognition)
Surveys to help you collect this data:
Electronic Student Checkout Survey
(Use this survey with your students and you will collect all the information needed for the Apply KS summary survey. Copy this google form and feel free to add any questions to collect data you may want in addition to make it your own) *Paper checkout surveys are listed under additional resources
Complete the 2025 Site Completion Summary Survey to submit your total numbers from your Apply Kansas event.
Report event date & student-level data to Apply Kansas by December 1st.
Additional Resources
2024 Kansas Admissions Information
10 Steps for Students Applying to College
Next Steps for Students after Applying to College
Additional Site Coordinator Materials from ACAC National Campaign
Apply Kansas Graphics & Posters (Google Drive of Resources)
EXPLANATION OF PROGRAM
The Kansas Pathway to Career High School Equivalency program was designed for the busy adult who has not completed their high school education nor is currently enrolled in a high school program. This program allows a student to work toward their high school completion as well as obtaining a college certificate or credential. Once an individual completes and passes the program requirements, a Kansas State High School Diploma from the Kansas Board of Regents will be issued.
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
- Currently 21 or older
- Has not been awarded a high school diploma nor currently enrolled in a high school program
- Has been accepted into a Kansas Adult Education Program
- Declared an AO-K career pathway interest
KANSAS ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS PARTICIPATING
- Barton Community College
- Butler Community College
- Colby Community College
- Cowley Community College
- Dodge City Community College
- Garden City Community College
- Highland Community College
- Hutchinson Community College
- Johnson County Community College
- Kansas City Kansas Community College
- Labette Community College
- Manhattan Area Technical College
- Neosho County Community College
- Paola Adult Education Center
- Salina Adult Education Center
- Seward County Community College
- Washburn Tech
- WSU Tech
HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
KANSAS PATHWAY TO CAREER WEBINAR
For more information contact:
Julie Clark
High School Equivalency State Administrator
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612
785-430-4321
