2026 kansas fafsa challenge
Schools are able to track their FAFSA Completion Rate through the KBOR FAFSA Completion Project Data Access (see below).
Competition Structure
The Kansas FAFSA Challenge will be active from October 1*, or when the FAFSA opens, until June 30 each year. We use senior class size data as reported to KSDE, and the FAFSA completion numbers for this year as reported by FAFSA state-wide data. The winning schools will be announced and recognized annually.
FAFSA Challenge Leaderboard
Updated 1/28/2026
| High School | FAFSA Completion Percentage 70% or higher |
| Bishop Ward High School | 80% |
| Clay Center Community High | 72% |
| Greeley County Jr./Sr. High | 75% |
| Hanover High | 71% |
| Ingalls High School/Junior High | 75% |
| Macksville High | 75% |
| Plainville High | 73% |
| Quinter Jr-Sr High | 74% |
| Republic County Jr./Sr. High School | 75% |
| Solomon High | 71% |
fafsa completion project Data access
Kansas school districts are able to see your individual high school students FAFSA through the FAFSA Completion Project.
Each district submits a request for access, and the designated district contact is responsible for distributing the data to individual schools.
Here is more information: FAFSA Completion Project information
Here is the application form: FAFSA Completion Project application
FAFSA Event Resources
One of the best ways to increase FAFSA completion rates and support your students and families in navigating the FAFSA is by holding a FAFSA completion event at your school. Listed below are some lessons & resources you can share with your school community. Everything you need to plan, experts to call, and steps to follow to host a FAFSA event for your students & parents.
Planning a FAFSA Completion Event
FAFSA & Financial Aid Resources
FAFSA Completion Event Webinar Recording- January 21, 2021
Kansas Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (KASFAA)- Counselor Training Webinars