2012 Statute
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74-32,181. (a) The state board shall fix, charge and collect fees not to exceed the following amounts by adopting rules and regulations for such purposes: (1) For institutions domiciled or having their principal place of business within the state of Kansas: Initial application fees: Non-degree granting institution $2,000 Degree granting institution $3,000 Initial evaluation fee (in addition to initial application fees): Non-degree level $750 Associate degree level $1,000 Baccalaureate degree level $2,000 Master's degree level $3,000 Professional or doctoral degree level $4,000 Renewal application fees: Non-degree granting institution 2% of gross tuition, but not less than $800, nor more than $25,000 Degree granting institution 2% of gross tuition, but not less than $1,600, nor more than $25,000 New program submission fees, for each new program: Non-degree program $250 Associate degree program $500 Baccalaureate degree program $750 Master's degree program $1,000 Professional or doctoral degree program $2,000 Program modification fee, for each program $100 Branch campus site fees, for each branch campus site: Initial non-degree granting institution $1,500 Initial degree granting institution $2,500 Renewal branch campus site fees, for each branch campus site: Non-degree granting institution 2% of gross tuition, but not less than $800, nor more than $25,000 Degree granting institution 2% of gross tuition, but not less than $1,600, nor more than $25,000 On-site branch campus review fee, for each site $250 Representative fees: Initial registration $200 Renewal of registration $150 Late submission of renewal of application fee $125 Student transcript copy fee $10 Returned check fee $50 Changes in institution profile fees: Change of institution name $100 Change of institution location $100 Change of ownership only $100 (2) For institutions domiciled or having their principal place of business outside the state of Kansas: Initial application fees: Non-degree granting institution $4,000 Degree granting institution $5,500 Initial evaluation fee (in addition to initial application fees): Non-degree level $1,500 Associate degree level $2,000 Baccalaureate degree level $3,000 Master's degree level $4,000 Professional or doctoral degree level $5,000 Renewal application fees: Non-degree granting institution 3% of gross tuition, but not less than $2,400, nor more than $25,000 Degree granting institution 3% of gross tuition, but not less than $3,000, nor more than $25,000 New program submission fees, for each new program: Non-degree program $500 Associate degree program $750 Baccalaureate degree program $1,000 Master's degree program $1,500 Professional or doctoral degree program $2,500 Program modification fee, for each program $100 Branch campus site fees, for each branch campus site: Initial non-degree granting institution $4,000 Initial degree granting institution $5,500 Renewal branch campus site fees, for each branch campus site: Non-degree granting institution 3% of gross tuition, but not less than $2,400, nor more than $25,000 Degree granting institution 3% of gross tuition, but not less than $3,000, nor more than $25,000 On site branch campus review fee, for each site $500 Representative fees: Initial registration $350 Renewal of registration $250 Late submission of renewal of application fee $125 Student transcript copy fee $10 Returned check fee $50 Changes in institution profile fees: Change of institution name $100 Change of institution location $100 Change of ownership only $100 (b) Fees shall not be refundable. (c) If there is a change in the ownership of an institution and, if at the same time, there also are changes in the institution's programs of instruction, location, entrance requirements or other changes, the institution shall be required to submit an application for an initial certificate of approval and shall pay all applicable fees associated with an initial application. (d) An application for renewal shall be deemed late if the applicant fails to submit a completed application for renewal, or documentation requested by the state board to complete the renewal process, before the expiration date of the current certificate of approval. (e) The state board shall determine on or before June 1 of each year the amount of revenue which will be required to properly carry out and enforce the provisions of the Kansas private and out-of-state postsecondary educational institution act for the next ensuing fiscal year and shall fix the fees authorized for such year at the sum deemed necessary for such purposes within the limits of this section. Prior to adoption of any such fees, the state board shall afford the advisory commission an opportunity to make recommendations on the proposed fees. (f) Fees may be charged to conduct onsite reviews for degree granting and non-degree granting institutions or to review curriculum in content areas where the state board does not have expertise. (g) The provisions of this section shall expire on June 30, 2017. |
History: L. 2004, ch. 185, § 21; L. 2010, ch. 150, § 8; L. 2011, ch. 68, § 3; L. 2012, ch. 168, § 8; July 1. |
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