5 May 2023
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The recently approved state budget includes more than $21 million for college students who need financial help. The money has been divvied out among the Kansas Board of Regents universities.
Wichita State University gets the largest amount, more than $4.2 million.
Regents’ UniversitiesAllocationWichita State University$4,246,340University of Kansas$4,099,160Kansas State University$3,949,980Fort Hays State University$3,537,490Pittsburg State University$1,818,970Washburn University$1,784,260Emporia State University$1,227,910University of Kansas Medical Center$1,120,150Total$21,784,260Source: HB 2184
WSU said the larger amount it got reflects how many need-based students it has compared to the other schools.
The university said its $4.2 million will be targeted toward providing need-based scholarships to Pell-eligible Kansas students starting at WSU this fall.
The money will expand the Shocker Promise Scholarship program and be given on a first-come, first-served basis.
To qualify, students must be:
A new WSU student for fall 2023
A Kansas resident
Pell-eligible with a family income at or below $50,000
Minimum 2.5 high school GPA
Accepted and enrolled at WSU by June 1
Priority goes to students admitted by May 1 with eligible Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file.
To learn more or to apply for the scholarship, click on wichita.edu/shockerpromise.