K.S.A. § 74-32,181 — KS Code / Chapter 74 / Article 32 / Section 74-32,181
74-32,181 - Fees.
Status: in_force

74-32,181. Fees. (a) The state board shall fix, charge and collect fees not to exceed the following amounts by adopting rules and regulations for such purposes:

(1) For institutions chartered, incorporated or otherwise organized under the laws of Kansas and having their principal place of business in Kansas:

Initial application fees:

Non-degree granting institution $2,000

Degree granting institution $3,000

Initial evaluation fee (in addition to initial application fees):

Non-degree level $750

Associate degree level $1,000

Baccalaureate degree level $2,000

Master's degree level $3,000

Professional or doctoral degree level $4,000

Renewal application fees:

Non-degree granting institution Up to 2% of gross tuition,

but not less than $500, nor more than $25,000

Degree granting institution Up to 2% of gross tuition,

but not less than $1,000, nor more than $25,000

New program submission fees, for each new program:

Non-degree program $250

Associate degree program $500

Baccalaureate degree program $750

Master's degree program $1,000

Professional or doctoral degree program $2,000

Branch campus site fees, for each branch campus site:

Initial non-degree granting institution $1,500

Initial degree granting institution $2,500

Renewal branch campus site fees, for each branch campus site:

Non-degree granting institution Up to 2% of gross tuition,

but not less than $500, nor more than $25,000

Degree granting institution Up to 2% of gross tuition,

but not less than $1,000, nor more than $25,000

Representative fees:

Initial registration $200

Late submission of renewal of application fee $500

Student transcript copy fee $10

Returned check fee $50

(2) For institutions domiciled or having their principal place of business outside Kansas:

Initial application fees:

Non-degree granting institution $4,000

Degree granting institution $5,500

Initial evaluation fee (in addition to initial application fees):

Non-degree level $1,500

Associate degree level $2,000

Baccalaureate degree level $3,000

Master's degree level $4,000

Professional or doctoral degree level $5,000

Renewal application fees:

Non-degree granting institution Up to 3% of gross tuition,

but not less than $1,000, nor more than $25,000

Degree granting institution Up to 3% of gross tuition,

but not less than $2,000, nor more than $25,000

New program submission fees, for each new program:

Non-degree program $500

Associate degree program $750

Baccalaureate degree program $1,000

Master's degree program $1,500

Professional or doctoral degree program $2,500

Branch campus site fees, for each branch campus site:

Initial non-degree granting institution $4,000

Initial degree granting institution $5,500

Renewal branch campus site fees, for each branch campus site:

Non-degree granting institution Up to 3% of gross tuition,

but not less than $1,000, nor more than $25,000

Degree granting institution Up to 3% of gross tuition,

but not less than $2,000, nor more than $25,000

Representative fees:

Initial registration $350

Late submission of renewal of application fee $500

Student transcript copy fee $10

Returned check fee $50

(b) Fees shall not be refundable.

(c) The state board shall annually determine the amount of revenue that will be required to properly carry out and enforce the provisions of the Kansas private and out-of-state postsecondary educational institution act and shall fix the fees authorized at the sum deemed necessary for such purposes within the limits of this section.

(d) Fees may be charged to conduct on-site reviews for degree granting and non-degree granting institutions or to review curriculum in content areas where the state board does not have expertise.