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Educate the State

Educate the State

Educate the State - Butler or Cowley to Southwestern GraphicCowley College, Butler Community College, and Southwestern College are working together to make a secondary education degree more accessible and affordable.

Students earning an Associate of Arts from Cowley or Butler may transfer seamlessly to Southwestern College and enroll immediately in a secondary education program.

This public/private partnership allows students to obtain a secondary teaching license from the State of Kansas. 


What is Educate the State?

Educate The State LogoKansas has a significant need for secondary teachers. Therefore, the state is working with both public and private colleges to increase enrollment in state-accredited education programs by offering tuition assistance to eligible students. This program offers a substantial scholarship for full-time students. Additionally, transfer students with an Associate’s degree maintain all credits and a pathway to graduation.


Scholarship Savings

After graduating from Butler Community College or Cowley College, students can complete their education degree from Southwestern College for $9,000 per academic year (fall and spring semesters).  

This scholarship equates to $30,000 in savings towards your degree!

 
Note: The Educate the State scholarship replaces all other institutional financial aid including the entitlement grants such as the competition grants, Cowley/Sumner, and Legacy Scholarships.

 


Additional Funding Sources: 

Students may be eligible for: 


Credits Will Transfer

A student transfer agreement has been adopted among Kansas community colleges and private colleges. A student choosing to transfer from community colleges will maintain their credits and pathway to graduation. 


What are the Eligibility Requirements? 

  • Graduate from a participating Kansas Community College (Butler Community College or Cowley College) with a GPA of 2.75.
  • Transfer from Butler or Cowley College to Southwestern College.
  • Enroll in a secondary education program (at least 12 credit hours per semester).

Southwestern College Secondary Programs

The following undergraduate secondary degree programs are available at Southwestern College:


Questions?

For Additional information about Educate the State or to enroll at Southwestern College, contact the SC Admissions Office at SCAdmit@sckans.edu or 620-229-6236.

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