Tuition Free Technical Programs for Current Kansas High School Students

Excited High School StudentsUnder the Excel in CTE program (2012 Senate Bill 155), tuition is paid by the State of Kansas for current Kansas residents attending a Kansas high school to pursue college level courses in technical fields preparing them for high demand and high wage careers. This program is intended for current Kansas high school students.

Kansas high school students meeting Kansas residency requirements have opportunities for Career and Technical training at CCC tuition free. A high school technical scholarship may be available to cover course/program fees.
 
Coffeyville Community College offers several courses/programs that allow high school students to earn their certification prior to high school graduation.  Coffeyville Technical Campus programs that students may enroll in tuition free are:  Automotive Technology, *Commercial Driver’s License, Certified Nurse Aide, *Certified Medication Aide, Construction Technology, Electrical Technology, *Emergency Medical Technician, Fire Science, Machining & Manufacturing Technology, *Phlebotomy and Welding Technology.

*NOTE: Age restrictions may limit a high school student’s enrollment in these programs.

Programs at the Columbus Technical Campus eligible for this program include Automotive Technology, Automotive Collision & Refinishing Technology, Construction Technology and Welding Technology.

Technical careers offer the student many benefits.  Students reap the benefit of being ready to work in their chosen field in two years or less.  Students receive hands-on training using real tools and technology specific to their field and pertinent to their career.  

According to the Kansas Board of Regents, more than 64 percent of future Kansas jobs will require some level of college education. This initiative strives to address the need for a qualified and talented workforce for business and industry, in addition to promoting a strong economy.

To take advantage of this great opportunity, visit with your high school counselor or contact the Coffeyville Technical Campus directly at 620.252.7501. Students in the Columbus, Kan. area can call the Columbus Technical Campus at 620.252.7300.

  • The high school student is responsible for payment of all program fees, books, and equipment or clothing required for participation in an approved CTE program, unless the school district chooses to pay for these costs or the student is on a technical scholarship.
  • Students must reside in Kansas and attend a Kansas high school.

Eligible Programs at the Coffeyville Technical Campus

Eligible Programs at the Columbus Technical Campus

For More Information

Call the Coffeyville Technical Campus at 620.252.7501

or

Call the Columbus Technical Campus at 620.252.7300