Transfer to Education
Finish Strong. Impact the Future.
K-State’s College of Education is excited to welcome you as a transfer student ready to take the next step in your journey. Whether you’re completing an associate’s degree or continuing your studies from another institution, we provide the wraparound support, resources and connected community you need to thrive.
From day one, you’ll be an EDCAT — powered by purpose and supported by dedicated faculty, professional advisors and peers who want to see you succeed.
Kansas Community College Teacher Pathway Scholarship
K-State’s College of Education is committed to helping future teachers succeed — and one of the ways we’re tackling the Kansas teacher shortage head-on is through the Kansas Community College Teacher Pathway Scholarship.
This program offers $10,000 in financial support ($2,500 per semester for four semesters) to eligible transfer students pursuing a teaching degree at K-State. Ten scholarships are reserved for each Kansas community college, making this an exclusive opportunity designed just for you.
Contact edcats@k-state.edu to learn more about the application process.
- Currently enrolled in a Kansas community college
- Completion of 45 credit hours before transferring (preference for students completing an associate’s degree)
- Kansas residency with the intention to teach in Kansas
- Enrollment as a full-time student in a College of Education degree program, beginning in the summer or fall 2026
- Agriculture Education, Music Education, Early Childhood Education and Family and Consumer Sciences Education are collaborative degree programs that are housed in different colleges and therefore are not eligible for this scholarship.
Why Transfer to K-State's College of Education?
A Student-Centered Experience
At K-State, you are more than a number; you’re someone we’re proud to invest in. Through our Center for Student Success, the only one-stop shop of its kind in Kansas, you’ll have support from recruitment through graduation and licensure. Your journey is our priority, and we’ll be with you every step of the way.
Professional Advising, Tailored to You
We’re the only College of Education in Kansas with professional advisors who have taught in K–12 classrooms. Their full-time job is helping you map out your path to success, making sure every credit counts, your schedule fits your life and you’re prepared for licensure and your first classroom.
Real-World Experience
From urban schools to rural districts and military-affiliated classrooms, K-State offers varied field experiences that prepare you to teach in any setting. You’ll also benefit from early hands-on learning, stepping into classrooms sooner than many other programs, so you graduate confident and career-ready.
Award-Winning Faculty & Programs
With more than 1,000 years of collective K–12 experience, our faculty bring real-world expertise to every class. K-State is a nationally recognized leader in teacher education, honored with awards for innovation in technology, partnerships and program excellence. Recently rated the best College of Education in the Midwest by Niche.com, our programs are fully accredited at both the state and national levels, so you know your education meets the highest standards.
Affordable Pathways
Education is an investment, and we’re committed to keeping it accessible. With transfer scholarships for Kansas Community College students, tuition awards for out-of-state students and opportunities like TEACH Grants, we’ll help you make your degree attainable.
A Global Alumni Network
When you graduate from K-State’s College of Education, you’ll join an extensive network of EDCATS — teaching and leading in all 105 Kansas counties, across all 50 states and in more than 60 countries worldwide. This community isn’t just a network; it’s a family that will support your career growth long after graduation.
What Our Students Say
Our transfer students come from colleges across the state and were leaders on their respective campuses. See how they’re connecting, engaging and leading in the EDCATS community.
How to Transfer to K-State
Looking to begin your journey at the College of Education? Explore the steps for the semester you plan to apply!
2. Apply for Admission - Submit your application at https://ksu.edu/apply
3. Explore Scholarship and Aid - Apply early to maximize opportunities for transfer-specific scholarships, tuition awards and financial support.
3. Ask your institution to send your institution to send your official transcripts to: k-state@k-state.edu.
4. Recieve your Acceptance Letter
5. Register for Orientation - Once you receive your official acceptance letter, you can sign up for orientation and complete the online modules.
6. Make an Online Enrollment Appointment - You’ll connect one-on-one with an advisor, who will help you review your transfer credits and how they will apply toward your K-State degree, and enroll in classes for your first semester at K-State.
7. Join the Wildcat Family - Take part in on-campus orientation and connect with your new community of faculty, peers and mentors.
2. Apply for Admission - Submit your application at https://ksu.edu/apply
3. Explore Scholarship and Aid - Apply early to maximize opportunities for transfer-specific scholarships, tuition awards and financial support.
3. Ask your institution to send your institution to send your official transcripts to: k-state@k-state.edu.
4. Recieve your Acceptance Letter
5. Register for Orientation - Once you receive your official acceptance letter, you can sign up for orientation and complete the online modules.
6. Make an Online Enrollment Appointment - You’ll connect one-on-one with an advisor, who will help you review your transfer credits and how they will apply toward your K-State degree, and enroll in classes for your first semester at K-State.
7. Join the Wildcat Family - Move to Manhattan and begin your educational journey!
2. Meet virtually with an admissions counselor
3. Apply for Admission - Submit your application at https://ksu.edu/apply
4. Ask your institution to send your institution to send your official transcripts to: k-state@k-state.edu.
5. Recieve your Acceptance Letter
6. Register for Orientation - Once you receive your official acceptance letter, you can sign up for orientation and complete the online modules.
7. Make an online enrollment appointment with your advisor - You’ll connect one-on-one with an advisor, who will help you review your transfer credits and how they will apply toward your K-State degree, and enroll in classes for your first semester at K-State.
8. Join the Wildcat Family - Begin your educational journey!
Your Future Begins Here
At K-State’s College of Education, you’ll gain more than a degree. You’ll gain a purpose, a community and a path to make a difference. With the EDCATS promise guiding everything we do, we’re ready to help you finish strong and impact the future.
Frequently Asked Questions
A campus visit is an excellent first step to transferring to K-State. Transfer students who have satisfied all the admission requirements should apply at the time of initial enrollment. Official transcripts must be sent directly from the colleges and universities you previously attended to the K-State Office of Recruitment and Admissions at k-state@k-state.edu. It depends on where your hours are coming from and whether the hours you have taken will apply toward the graduation requirements for your desired degree. When transferring from a regionally accredited two-year college, you can transfer up to 75 credit hours required for a K-State degree. Review K-State’s Transfer Credit Policy. If you are transferring from a four-year college or university, you can transfer up to 90 credit hours. To determine how courses transfer to K-State, visit the Transfer Equivalency site. You must have a minimum of 30 hours in residence at K-State to receive a K-State degree, and 20 of the last 30 hours for your degree must be from K-State. Once enrolled at K-State, students who want to take additional courses from another college or university and have the credits transferred to K-State need to confer with their advisor. To determine how courses transfer to K-State, visit the Transfer Equivalency site. In general, grades from transfer credits do not transfer to K-State. In the College of Education, we use transfer grades from other colleges, along with your K-State grades, for the GPA used for Admission to Teacher Education and Student Teaching. While students in the Agricultural Education, Music Education, Early Childhood Education and Family and Consumer Science Education programs take courses in the College of Education, these programs are part of the Colleges of Agriculture, Arts and Sciences and Health and Human Sciences. Students enrolled in programs outside the College of Education are not eligible for the Kansas Community College Teacher Pathway Scholarship program.