Armed Forces Residency Benefit
Certain military-affiliated students may be eligible for in-state tuition rates.
This is in compliance with State of Kansas law and the federal Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014.
How to receive resident status for fee purposes
Service members, spouses, dependents |
Prior-service veterans, spouses, dependents |
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Who's eligible Currently serving members in the U.S. Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard), spouses and dependent children who are:
Process Provide a copy of current orders to the Office of the University Registrar at registrar@ku.edu If ROTC, include a copy of current contract for enlistment or reenlistment in the Armed Forces If spouse or dependent child, also provide documentation verifying relationship to service member (i.e. birth certificate, tax returns, military dependent ID) if not listed on the orders.
To keep residency status Maintain continuous enrollment (except summer terms & breaks)
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Who’s eligible Veterans, spouses and dependent children who meet at least one of the following three conditions:
AND are living in Kansas while attending KU AND who submit a letter of intent to establish residence in Kansas
Process Note: for these steps, KU Online ID login required 1. Update your "current address" in KU Enroll & Pay to a Kansas address 2. Complete the statement of intent webform and upload any of the following to the form:
3. If spouse or dependent child, also provide documentation verifying relationship to veteran (i.e. birth certificate, tax returns, military dependent ID) if not already listed on one of the aforementioned documents.
To keep residency status Maintain continuous enrollment (except summer terms & breaks), AND Maintain physical presence residence in Kansas during enrollment |
Frequently Asked Questions
I applied to KU and was admitted as an out-of-state resident, but I qualify for in-state tuition based on the Armed Forces Residency Benefit. Why did that happen?
What if I don’t have a Kansas address because we haven’t yet moved there?
How do I get a Certificate of Eligibility or Statement of Benefits?
I am/my sponsor is a member of the National Guard in another state. Am I eligible for in-state rates?
You will not be eligible to apply for in-state residency based on National Guard status from another state per Kansas law. You may still apply for in-state residency based on the veterans/spouses/dependents criteria, if applicable.
I plan to live in Missouri during college – can I get in-state tuition rates?
It depends. If you meet the criteria for current service members/spouses/dependents, where you live does not matter. For veterans/spouses/dependents, if you have the Post-9/11 GI Bill at the 100% rate you may be eligible for Yellow Ribbon while using the GI Bill. Otherwise, it is a requirement for students to live in Kansas to receive the Armed Forces Residency benefit.
Does KU offer Yellow Ribbon?
Do I lose my in-state resident status if I run out of the GI Bill?
If I take a fall or a spring semester off from KU, do I need to reapply for resident status?
How do I use my GI Bill benefits at KU?
Please visit veterans.ku.edu/vabenefits for steps on using your GI Bill benefits.
Where do I find the Kansas Board of Regents Statute for residency for military personnel and veterans?
Please visit the Kansas Board of Regents Residency Rules and Regulations site for the statute.
‘‘GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill."