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Kansas Rural Opportunity Zones Student Loan Repayment Program

State and county student loan repayment incentive supporting recruitment in designated Kansas counties near Wichita.

About this program

Kansas Rural Opportunity Zones provide student loan repayment assistance and income tax waivers for eligible individuals moving to designated rural counties. While Wichita itself is not a rural opportunity zone, employers in the Wichita region can use the program as a workforce recruitment tool for nearby eligible counties and regional operations.

Eligibility

Eligible individuals moving to designated Kansas Rural Opportunity Zone counties and employers recruiting to those locations.

Requirements

  • Confirm county participation and individual eligibility
  • Submit student loan repayment application through Kansas Department of Commerce
  • Meet residency, degree, and program documentation requirements