Kansas State University

Kansas State University is a 4-year, public university located in Manhattan, Kansas. Students at K-State can enroll in associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and certificate degree programs. We also have professional non-degree programs.

Kansas State University Military & Veteran Support Programs

Kansas State University offers the following veteran and military support programs: 

• Kansas State University has GI Bill approved programs
• Has a Student Veterans of America chapter
• Offers credit for military experience
• Awards credit for the CLEP and DSST exams
• Approved for Tuition Assistance
• Kansas State University is a Yellow Ribbon school
• Kansas State University is a MyCAA approved school

Is Kansas State University a GI Bill approved school?

Yes, K-State is a GI Bill approved school. However, you will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by the GI Bill. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Is Kansas State University a Yellow Ribbon school?

Yes, Kansas State University is a Yellow Ribbon school.

Eligible military and veteran students may have up to $2000 applied toward tuition and fees that the GI Bill does not cover. This benefit applied to all programs and degree types for up to 75 students annually. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Does Kansas State University offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?

Yes, K-State offers Yellow Ribbon funding for master’s programs.  

Eligible military and veteran students may have up to $2000 applied toward tuition and fees that the GI Bill does not cover. This benefit applied to all programs and degree types for up to 75 students annually. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Does Kansas State University offer a military discount or reduced tuition rates for military and veterans?

Yes, in some cases Kansas State University offers a military discount or reduced tuition for military and veterans. 

Courses offered on the Fort Riley military installation are reduced to $250/credit hour for two programs: Airframe & Powerplant certificate preparation course and Associate in Web Development Technology.

What are Kansas State University’s tuition rates for military and veterans?

Kansas State University’s tuition rate for active military does exceed the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour.  This means that the student may have out-of-pocket costs.  

Courses offered on the Fort Riley military installation are reduced to $250/credit hour for two programs: Airframe & Powerplant certificate preparation course and Associate in Web Development Technology

For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here. 

What are Kansas State University’s online tuition rates for military and veterans?

Kansas STate University’s tuition rate for active military does exceed the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour.  This means that the student may have out-of-pocket costs.  

For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Does Kansas State University offer online degree programs?

Yes, Kansas State University offers online degree programs.

Is Kansas State University approved for Tuition Assistance?

Yes, Kansas State University is approved for Tuition Assistance.  

Eligible students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by Tuition Assistance. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Does Kansas State University offer master’s programs covered by Tuition Assistance?

Yes, Kansas State University has master’s degree programs covered by Tuition Assistance funding.  

Eligible active military students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by the Yellow Ribbon. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Is Kansas State University a military friendly school?

K-State is considered military friendly. They feature a veteran counselor on campus, credit for military service, and are a Kansas Yellow Ribbon School. In addition, the school is approved for tuition assistance offering a reduced tuition rate for the military. 

Is Kansas State University a MyCAA school?

Yes, Kansas State University is a Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) approved school.  For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Message from Kansas State University: Online Programs

Kansas State University's academic programs are among the best in the nation, our professors are leaders in their fields, and our students regularly win prestigious national scholarships and awards.

Our Global Campus offers over 70+ educational options ranging from certificates, to Bachelors, Masters, and PhD degrees.

The main campus in Manhattan, Kansas hosts 8 colleges with degrees in Agriculture, Engineering, Veterinary Medicine, Architecture, Business, Education, Human Ecology, and a wide range of Art and Sciences options.

Our Polytechnic campus in Salina, Kansas provides degrees and certificates in Technology, Engineering, and Aviation. Our programs tie directly to industry and military, including degrees and classes offered on Fort Riley, Kansas.