Wildcat Weekly
Nov. 26, 2019
News & research
New K-State Scholarship Network
The K-State Scholarship Network (KSN) is an online application portal that gathers information from specific questions and from your student record that will be used to determine if you match qualifications for specific scholarship opportunities.These scholarship funds have specific eligibility criteria such as your major, hometown and activities. These awards are available to both future and continuing students and are generally awarded by colleges and specific campus academic units.
Candy Canes and Airplanes to feature Santa, student clubs on Dec. 7
The campus's annual Candy Canes and Airplanes event is bringing holiday cheer to the Salina community Saturday, Dec. 7! From 1 to 4 p.m., attendees will enjoy creating holiday crafts at different booths managed by K-State Polytechnic student clubs and organizations. Held in Hangar 600, they also will be able to tour various aircraft on display and at 2:15 p.m., watch as Santa makes an appearance via airplane. Every Wildcat is encouraged to attend!
Events
Fall Break
Monday, Nov. 25 – Friday, Nov. 29
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, Nov. 28
K-State Football vs. Iowa State
Saturday, Nov. 30 at 6 p.m., Bill Snyder Family Stadium
Scholarship opportunities
All Students
The 2019-2020 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available now. This is the application required for pell grants, federal student loans, federal parent loans and federal work-study. This application will cover the Fall 2019 and Spring 2020 semesters. Priority date to apply is Dec. 1. Apply here. Contact Cindy Newell, cnewell@ksu.edu, if you need an appointment to help complete the form.
If you will be attending K-State during the 2020-2021 school year, you will want to complete the K-State scholarship application. Deadline:  February 15, 2020 .  Apply online here . For step-by-step instructions on how to apply online, click here .
Aviation Students
UAA Janice K. Barden Aviation Scholarship is available to full-time students enrolled in an aviation-related program. Applicants must be a sophomore or higher and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Deadline: Nov. 30 Apply online here .
The Dan L. Meisinger Sr. Memorial Learn to Fly Scholarship is available to students working on initial or primary flight training. Must have a 3.0 or better GPA. Preference is given to Kansas, Missouri or Illinois residents. $2500 award. Deadline: Nov. 29 Apply online here.
Paramount Business Jets is offering three scholarships, up to $1,250 each, for the Spring 2020 semester. Applicants must be a current aviation student. Deadline: Dec. 15. Apply online here.
Pioneers of Flight Scholarship is available to college sophomores or juniors. Applicants must have a minimum of 3.0 GPA. $1,000 award. Deadline: Dec. 27. Apply online here.
The International Council of Air Shows Foundation is offering a $2,000 scholarship. Applicants must have a sophomore standing. Deadline: Dec. 31. Apply online here.
Here is a great list of various aviation scholarships. Click here to learn more.
Employee Tuition Assistance
Award amount is for tuition only in a K-State course for up to 3 credit hours per term. The maximum award amount will not exceed the value of 3 hours at the in-state Manhattan/Salina tuition rate (ie. campus fees, other institutional fees, etc. are the responsibility of the employee).

Apply Here for fall 2019 and spring 2020
Dependent/Spouse Grants
Only regular employees are eligible. If you are unsure if you are regular or term, check your contract or with the HR office. This grant is available for fall 2019 and spring 2020, but not in the summer. Apply Here

For dependents or spouses that are enrolled full time in a degree terminating undergraduate program, the award will be the equivalent of the regular, resident on-campus tuition rate for 7 undergraduate course credits, where full-time for an undergraduate is defined as at least 12 enrolled credit hours per regular fall/spring term.

For spouses that are enrolled part time in a degree terminating undergraduate program the maximum award will be the equivalent of the regular, resident on-campus tuition rate for 3 undergraduate course credits, where part time for an undergraduate is defined as less than 12 enrolled credit hours per regular fall/spring term. (Enrollment of less than 3 credit hours, will result in the proration of the award i.e. 2 credit hours enrolled = the equivalent of the regular, resident on-campus tuition rate for 2 credit hours - or - 1 credit hour enrolled = the equivalent of the regular, resident on-campus tuition rate for 1 credit hour. )
Dependents that are enrolled less than full-time in an undergraduate program are not eligible for the K-State Dependent/Spouse Grant.

For dependents or spouses who are enrolled in a degree terminating graduate or veterinary medicine program the maximum award will be the equivalent of the regular, resident on-campus tuition rate for 3 course credit hours as indicated by the student's degree program, graduate or veterinary medicine. (Enrollment of less than 3 credit hours, will result in the proration of the award i.e. 2 credit hours enrolled = the equivalent of the regular, resident on-campus tuition rate for 2 credit hours - or - 1 credit hour enrolled = the equivalent of the regular, resident on-campus tuition rate for 1 credit hour.)
Kansas State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military status, or veteran status, in the university's programs and activities as required by applicable laws and regulations. The person designated with responsibility for coordination of compliance efforts and receipt of inquiries concerning the nondiscrimination policy is the university's Title IX Coordinator: the Director of the Office of Institutional Equity,  equity@k-state.edu , 103 Edwards Hall, 1810 Kerr Drive, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas 66506-4801. Telephone: 785-532-6220 | TTY or TRS: 711. The campus ADA Coordinator is the Director of Employee Relations and Engagement, who may be reached at  charlott@k-state.edu  or 103 Edwards Hall, 1810 Kerr Drive, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas 66506-4801, 785-532-6277 and TTY or TRS 711.