Education resources for women include FAFSA-based federal aid (Pell Grants up to ~$7,000/year), the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Title IX protections against sex discrimination on campus, and dedicated single-mother scholarships through the Jeannette Rankin Foundation, Soroptimist Live Your Dream Awards, and Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation. Community colleges offer low-cost two-year degrees and trade certificates, often with CCAMPIS-grant subsidized on-campus childcare. AAUW funds career development grants and fellowships for women. GED and HiSET programs run through state adult education offices, usually free. This directory covers FAFSA offices, community colleges, adult education, and women's scholarships.
Kansas district courts handle family matters in each of its 31 judicial districts. The Child Support Services division operates under the Department for Children and Families. Wichita, Kansas City KS, Overland Park, and Topeka are the largest cities. Kansas Legal Services and the Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence provide statewide help for women.
The Kansas Board of Regents at 1000 SW Jackson Street in Topeka governs the state's six public universities and coordinates the community and technical colleges. Regents staff at 785-430-4240 administer state scholarship programs including the Kansas Comprehensive Grant for need-based aid.
785-430-4240 · 1000 SW Jackson St Suite 520, Topeka, KS 66612 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
KU in Lawrence is the state's flagship research university, with the Emily Taylor Center for Women & Gender Equity supporting women students through advocacy, leadership, and a free lactation room directory. Admissions and financial aid info is at 785-864-2700.
785-864-2700 · 1450 Jayhawk Blvd, Lawrence, KS 66045 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
K-State in Manhattan is the state's land-grant research university with the Center for the Advancement of Women in STEM and a Women in Engineering scholarship program. The 785-532-6250 admissions line walks adult learners through transfer credit and Veterans Affairs benefit certification.
785-532-6250 · Manhattan, KS 66506 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Wichita State at 1845 Fairmount Street is Kansas's urban research university known for applied learning partnerships with Boeing and the aircraft industry. The 316-978-3456 line connects callers to Adult Learner Services tailored to mothers returning to complete a bachelor's.
316-978-3456 · 1845 Fairmount St, Wichita, KS 67260 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
JCCC at 12345 College Boulevard in Overland Park is the largest community college in Kansas with open admission, robust transfer pathways to KU and K-State, and an in-house Single Parent Program providing childcare scholarships. Phone 913-469-8500.
913-469-8500 · 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Washburn University at 1700 SW College Avenue in Topeka is a municipal university with strong nursing, education, and law programs and a unique tuition stability guarantee. The 785-670-1010 admissions line can route transfers from Kansas community colleges quickly.
785-670-1010 · 1700 SW College Ave, Topeka, KS 66621 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Kansas Board of Regents coordinates FAFSA outreach through high schools and community-based organizations, with the federal student aid information center at 800-433-3243 backing up state efforts. The state portal links to the Kansas Comprehensive Grant and other Regents programs.
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Studentaid.gov is the Department of Education's hub for everything after FAFSA submission: tracking aid status, completing entrance counseling, and signing the MPN. Kansas students can also apply for federal loan forgiveness programs including PSLF directly through the portal.
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Pell is the foundation of federal undergraduate aid, awarding up to $7,395 per year to students with high financial need. The grant does not require repayment, can be used at any of Kansas's accredited colleges, and follows the student through transfers.
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AAUW administers more than $5 million annually in fellowships and grants for women pursuing graduate study, postdoctoral research, and career re-entry programs. The Career Development Grants in particular target women earning advanced degrees in male-dominated fields and have November deadlines.
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P.E.O. runs six women's education programs from the Educational Loan Fund to the Scholar Award for doctoral candidates. P.E.O. originated in Iowa but maintains strong chapter activity in Kansas; an applicant typically needs a local P.E.O. sister to sponsor her.
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The Live Your Dream Award gives
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Jeannette Rankin Women's Scholarship Fund awards ,000-$5,000 grants exclusively to low-income women 35 and older pursuing technical certificates, associate's, or bachelor's degrees. Applications open in November each year; previous recipients credit the foundation's persistence with sustaining them through degree completion.
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The Patsy Mink Foundation awards Education Support Awards of up to $5,000 to low-income mothers with minor children pursuing post-secondary education. Application is annual and competitive but specifically values nontraditional academic backgrounds and life experience.
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Scholarships.com aggregates more than 3.7 million scholarships and matches each user's profile against open opportunities, including hundreds restricted to women, single mothers, and Kansas residents. The site is free; users should expect partner marketing emails as the price of access.
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BigFuture from the College Board offers a free scholarship search, net price calculators for each Kansas college, and step-by-step college application planning. The BigFuture Scholarships program also awards small grants to students who complete planning milestones.
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Khan Academy's Official SAT Practice is built with the College Board, using prior tests and personalized practice based on PSAT or earlier SAT results. The platform is free and suits adult Kansas women returning to school who need to refresh test prep before applying to four-year programs.
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