Kansas Apply Free Days
The Kansas Apply Free Days will be held on October 5-9, 2026! During these five days, any Kansas resident, regardless of age or income can apply for free at any of our 7 public universities, 19 community colleges, 6 Technical colleges, and the 21 private member institutions of the Kansas Independent College Association. Eligible programs include general applications, certificate programs, associate degree programs, and bachelor degree programs. (Graduate programs or other mid-degree applications will not qualify.)
Only applications submitted between Monday, October 5, and Friday, October 9, 2026 by 5 p.m., will be free. Any applications submitted outside of this timeframe—regardless of technical issues—will not be eligible for a refund.
If you run into any issues while submitting your application, contact the admissions office of the institution directly for assistance.
Using the Common Application? Contact the admission department at these institutions or check out the "Apply Free Days Application Instructions" below.
Start your Applications Early!
To make sure your college application is ready to go, start working on it before October 5. Even if you finish early, you can wait until Monday, October 5, to submit so you can take advantage of the free application window.
Kansas Free Application Days Application Instructions by Institution
Who is Eligible to Participate in Kansas Apply Free Days?
All residents of Kansas who are applying for undergraduate programs at all state public and private* Kansas colleges and universities are eligible to submit their admission applications for free on October 5-9, 2026. Undergraduate programs include undergraduate level certificates, associate degrees, and bachelor degrees. This means all of the following applicants are eligible:
- First-time freshmen
- Transfer students
- Returning students
- Applicants seeking a second bachelor's degree
Applications for graduate-level programs are not eligible.
*Private Institutions outside of the Kansas Independent College Association may not be participating in the Kansas Apply Free Days. Please check with the individual institution's admission department if it is not listed here.
Some Kansas colleges are free to apply every day!
Not all of the Kansas colleges and universities have application fees.
Applying to the 19 Kansas community colleges is free every day, all year around.
Pittsburg State University, Washburn University, and Emporia State University removed their application fees, so students can apply there for free every day. Many of the Private Colleges and Universities in Kansas do not have application fees. Visit their websites for more information!