Make Educational Opportunity Possible in Kansas
Great news! Kansas is a qualified ACE Scholarships state.
ACE Scholarships has served Kansas families since 2016, helping thousands of students access educational opportunities that work best for them. Now, Kansas has also opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), creating a new opportunity for eligible students and families beginning January 1, 2027.
Eligible Kansas taxpayers can commit now to make a qualifying EFTC contribution through ACE Scholarships starting January 1, 2027, when the federal tax credit takes effect.
KANSAS IS PARTICIPATING IN THE EFTC INITIATIVE Launches January 1, 2027
Kansas’ Current Status
Kansas has opted into the EFTC. Governor Laura Kelly vetoed Senate Bill 361, and the Kansas Legislature overrode the veto in April 2026, establishing Kansas’ participation in the EFTC beginning in 2027.
EFTC Status
Participating
Effective January 1, 2027
Kansas has opted into the EFTC.
ACE in Kansas
Active
ACE Scholarships has delivered scholarships to Kansas students since 2016. For more information on the ways ACE is active and making an impact in Kansas, please click here.
Partner Schools
92
ACE Scholarships currently partners with 92 schools throughout Kansas.
Scholarships
4,700+
Since 2016, Kansas families have accepted more than 4,700 ACE scholarships totaling more than $12 million. During the 2025–26 school year, ACE delivered 781 scholarships to Kansas students.
The EFTC Opportunity Is Coming to Kansas
Kansas’ participation makes EFTC-funded scholarship opportunities available to eligible students beginning in 2027, once applicable requirements are in place.
Kansas already administers a separate state scholarship tax-credit program through approved Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs). The state tax credit has its own rules and requirements.
Does Kansas Have a State Scholarship Tax Credit?
Yes. Kansas offers a separate state scholarship tax credit through the Tax Credit for Low Income Students Scholarship Program.
Eligible individuals and certain businesses can receive a Kansas income tax credit equal to 75% of a qualifying contribution to an approved SGO. Those organizations use contributions to provide scholarships to eligible Kansas students attending qualified schools.
The state program has a statewide annual tax-credit cap of $10 million, and total contributions are limited to $500,000 per contributor per tax year.
ACE Scholarships participates in the Tax Credit for Low Income Students Scholarships Program, giving Kansas taxpayers another way to help make educational opportunities possible for students.
Explore ACE’s Impact in Kansas
Building Kansas’s Future – One Student at a Time
Almost half of Kansas’ K–12 students may be eligible for an ACE scholarship, yet many remain stuck in underperforming schools solely due to their zip code. Every child deserves access to a quality education—no matter where they live.
Over 70% of families WANT school choice, but only a fraction have access. ACE Scholarships is changing that by offering partial scholarships to eager students.
ACE vs. The Status Quo
ACE partner school students compared to their lower income public school peers.
Higher Proficiency in Math
Higher Proficiency in Reading
Graduation Rate in ACE Partner Schools
Graduation Rate in Kansas Schools
Families choose what works – not zip codes.
Our Model Works
Since launching in 2016, ACE Kansas has provided a solution.
Last year, over 1,900 students applied for an ACE scholarship—but more than 1,140 were turned away largely due to a lack of funding. The demand is real and the results are proven, but we need your help.
Average School Tuition Cost
(K-8) $6,051 (HS) $8,886
Average Family Contribution
(K-8) $2,768 (HS) $3,806
Average Scholarship Amount
(K-8) $2,947 (HS) $3,706
Average Household Size
5.2
Average Household Income
$48,457
ACE partners with families, donors, and private schools to provide equal access to quality education for Kansas students, empowering lower-income families with scholarships, support, and the freedom to choose the learning environment that best fits their children’s needs.
1,903
Open Seats
in Kansas Schools
92
Partner Schools
Across the State
Here’s How Your Gift Works
Donate
Thank you for choosing to donate to ACE Scholarships Kansas.
For donations up to $50,000, please click the button below to begin your donation.
For gifts over $50,000, or for additional ways to donate, please reach out to: AJ Kuhle, President of ACE Kansas & Missouri, at [email protected] or (303) 501-0464.
See how far your donation can go!
| Your Support | Give Once | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| 10 children for a year | $35,000 | $3,000 |
| 5 children for a year | $17,500 | $1,500 |
| 2 children for a year | $7,000 | $600 |
| 1 child for a year | $3,500 | $300 |
| 1 child for a semester | $1,750 | $150 |
| 1 child for a quarter | $875 | $75 |
ACE Scholarships Kansas Tax Credit Program
Invest in Kansas’s kids and receive a 75% tax credit through the Kansas Low Income Student Scholarship Program Tax Credit. For those inclined to make a difference and fortify our Kansas community, this program is a no-brainer. Eighty-six percent of every donation to ACE directly funds a child’s scholarship, and the taxpayer receives a 75% state income tax credit, if eligible, through the Kansas Low Income Student Scholarship Program for this donation. That’s a small investment for an enormous benefit to kids who need it most.
For tax credit donations up to $50,000, please click the button below to begin your donation and click the Secure Payment button to submit.
For tax credit donations over $50,000, or for additional ways to donate, please reach out to AJ Kuhle, President of ACE Kansas & Missouri, at [email protected] or (303) 501-0464.
Please note: to receive the Kansas Low Income Student Scholarship Program tax credit, please complete the Kansas Tuition Donation Tax Credit Form associated with your donation.
👆 Required Form Here!
Every Gift. Every Student. Every Step Forward.
State Partner Schools
State Partner Schools
Scholarships Delivered
Scholarships Delivered
Total Amount of Scholarships Delivered
Total Amount of Scholarships Delivered
Since its founding in Kansas in 2016, ACE Kansas families have accepted more than 4,700 scholarships totaling over $12 million. ACE Scholarships has also established partnerships with 92 partner schools throughout the state. During the 2025/26 school year 781 scholarships were delivered and the demand continues. Our vision is that every child has access to a quality education, so our work here is not done.
Kansas Leadership
President,
ACE Kansas & Missouri
AJ Kuhle
akuhle@
Four Ways to Give
There are several ways to help make educational opportunities possible for students. Choose the option that works for you.
EFTC Contribution
Make a qualifying EFTC contribution through ACE Scholarships to help fund K–12 scholarships for eligible students in Kansas.
Eligible taxpayers will receive a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit on qualifying contributions of up to $1,700 per taxpayer, or $3,400 for married couples filing jointly, subject to federal requirements.
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