The Tuition Assistance Gap Scholarship (TAGS) is designed to fill the gap between the allowance of $250 per credit hour by federal tuition assistance and the current online tuition rate per credit hour. Eligible students will submit their federal tuition assistance vouchers each semester for undergraduate or graduate coursework and the applicable scholarship will be applied for those approved hours. 

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

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.

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.

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.

These scholarships are just a few that are available and awarded from entities outside of FHSU. Eligibility and awards are determined through the associated societies, foundations, and grants. This is not a comprehensive list and more can be found through scholarship search websites.

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.

The Kansas Hero’s Scholarship Act provides an opportunity for eligible dependents and spouses of certain deceased/disabled public safety officers and military personnel to attend an eligible Kansas postsecondary educational institution without payment of tuition and required fees. The student will be responsible for all other charges associated with the student’s academic program – including books, materials, living costs, etc. For more information on eligibility and application, visit the Kansas Board of Regents website.

These scholarships are just a few that are available and awarded from entities outside of FHSU. Eligibility and awards are determined through the associated societies, foundations, and grants. This is not a comprehensive list and more can be found through scholarship search websites.