Kansas

Empowering Kansas Families

Changing education changes everything, creating brighter futures for all.

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.

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Higher Proficiency in Math

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Higher Proficiency in Reading

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Graduation Rate in ACE Partner Schools

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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 850 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

The ACE Model

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!

Example:

$10,000 Donation to ACE
(4 Scholarships)

$7,500 State Tax Credit

$2,500 Cost to Taxpayer

Every Gift. Every Student. Every Step Forward.

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State Partner Schools

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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.

Matthew
Kansas

Matthew is in 4th grade and he enjoys math and science. He also loves learning about animals, space, and how different elements combine to create or break things.

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Kansas Leadership

President, ACE Kansas & Missouri
AJ Kuhle

Kansas Board of Advisors