Costs & Scholarships

Cost is a major determining factor for most students attending college today. If you compare universities in and out of Kansas you will find that Fort Hays State University is very affordable. Not only do we have the most affordable four-year tuition in the state, but we also offer a spectacular scholarship package for transfer students.

• Cost of Attendance
• Transfer Scholarships
• Military Scholarships
• Financial Assistance Office

Cost of Attendance

Cost of Attendance is an estimate of the total amount it will cost to pay educational expenses related to college. The below tables show the estimated undergraduate cost of attendance based on 30 credit hours during the 2021-2022 academic year.  Please note that the actual costs will vary.

On-Campus Registration (undergraduate):

Online Registration (undergraduate): 

*housing costs not included for online students since it varies by residential location, renting vs. owning, mortgage rates, etc.

Transfer Scholarships

New, on-campus transfer scholarships are based on cumulative GPA. All scholarships are automatic upon receipt of an official or unofficial transcript(s). FHSU will accept transcripts until June 30.

 Check out and apply for additional scholarships below:

• Online Student Scholarships- Available to degree-seeking, undergraduate, or graduate students that are planning to take online courses only.   View all requirements and apply.
• Special Out-Of-State Scholarship: Are you a transfer student from California or Florida? Check out the Special Out-Of-State Scholarship (SOS).
• Departmental Awards: Many academic departments offer scholarships for on-campus and online students declaring a major in their area. For more information, please contact the department directly or visit the  Financial Aid Scholarships page.
• Athletic Scholarships: Tiger Athletics offers scholarships to student-athletes who plan to participate in collegiate sports at FHSU. Contact  Tiger Athletics for more information. 
• External Awards: Local organizations, companies, and private donors also award scholarships for FHSU students. Eligibility requirements vary depending upon the scholarship.

Apply for additional FHSU scholarships at the  Financial Aid Scholarships page.

Priority Deadline: November 15th
Final Deadline: February 15th

Access to Academic Opportunity Grant Application

This grant exists to provide students who have demonstrated leadership, and who otherwise might not have access to a quality education, an opportunity to reach their fullest academic and leadership potential. Each recipient will be carefully selected by a committee and expected to fulfill each requirement upon acceptance for the AAOG.

Recipients must be classified as a new, on-campus first-time freshman or transfer student. Application materials are linked below. For more information, contact the FHSU Office of Admissions at 785-628-5666.

AAOG Application - Fillable PDF

AAOG Application - Standard PDF

Military Scholarships

Tuition Assistance Graduate Gap Scholarship (TAGGS)

The Tuition Assistance Graduate Gap Scholarship (TAGGS) is designed to fill the gap between the allowance of $250 per credit hour by federal tuition assistance and the current online graduate tuition rate per credit hour. Eligible students will submit their federal tuition assistance vouchers each semester for graduate coursework and the applicable scholarship will be applied for those approved hours. MBA and DNP students are also eligible but there will still be some out-of-pocket costs as these tuition rates are higher. Check out this infographic to see the breakdown.

For more information, please contact us at military@fhsu.edu. 

Military & Veterans Scholarship

The FHSU Student Veterans Association set up the Military and Veterans Scholarship for those students who have served or are still serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. This scholarship can be applied for through the FHSU Scholarship Application.

Kansas Military Service Scholarship

The Kansas Military Service Scholarship is available for the payment of tuition and fees at a public Kansas institution for students who are a resident of Kansas and has:

• served in military service in international waters or on foreign soil in support of military operations for which the person received hostile fire pay for at least 90 days after September 11, 2001, or served less than such 90 days because of injuries during such military service;
• has received an honorable discharge or under honorable conditions (general) discharge from military service or is still in military service; and
• has provided copies of military discharge papers (DD-214 form) or active duty orders whichever such paper or order indicates the location of such person’s deployment and indicates the person has served after September 11, 2001, in any military operation for which the person received hostile fire pay.

For more information, please visit the Kansas Board of Regents' Scholarships & Grants website.

Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship

If your parent or spouse was an active-duty service member who died in the line of duty on or after September 11, 2001, you may qualify for this benefit. Eligibility is determined by Veterans Affairs. For more information, please visit the VA's Fry Scholarship page or contact us at  military@fhsu.edu.

Military Spouse Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) Scholarship

The My Career Advancement Account Scholarship is a workforce development program that provides tuition assistance to eligible military spouses. The scholarship assists military spouses in pursuing licenses, certifications, or associate degrees necessary to gain employment in an occupation or career field. For more information and eligibility requirements, visit the MyCAA page.

Complete the form below for more information about transfer scholarships: