Give Kansas students the tools they need to succeed by using the Kansas scholarship tax credit. You can redirect your state taxes to provide vital K-12 scholarships for families seeking better educational fits.
State tax credit details
In Kansas, you can redirect any amount to a scholarship organization and receive a 75% state tax credit against your state income tax liability (Document 2 = State Rankings). The state allows you to receive this credit on up to $500,000 in total redirects (Document 2 = State Rankings).
Applicable federal rules
Beginning in 2027, the Section 25F program provides a federal tax credit of up to $1,700 (Document 1 = Preview). The federal tax credit will be reduced by any state tax credit you claim for the same redirect.
FAQs for families and donors
Who is eligible for scholarships?
Scholarships support students in K-12 public, private, and religious schools whose household income does not exceed 300% of the area median gross income (Document 1 = Preview). Foster children are eligible without separate income verification (Document 1 = Preview).
How are my redirected funds used?
Organizations are required to spend at least 90% of their total receipts on scholarships for eligible students (Document 1 = Preview).
What is still unknown
Kansas’s federal opt-in status, localized household income limits, total state program caps, application deadlines, and step-by-step state processes are not covered in source materials.
