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A 75% Kansas tax credit that opens doors for children

Through Kansas's Tax Credit for Low Income Students Scholarship program, donors receive a 75% state tax credit while giving eligible children the opportunity to receive a biblical-worldview education — a ministry of RenewaNation.

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Kansas tax credit on your gift
75%
Maximum scholarship per student
$8,000
Statewide annual credit cap
$10M
Individual donor limit per year
$500K
How donating works

Four steps from contribution to tax credit

  1. Apply before you give

    Contact our team to complete an application before donating. This ensures your contribution is set up to earn the Kansas tax credit.

  2. Make a qualifying donation

    Give to Renew Kansas Scholarships, an approved organization. Contribute by cash, check, credit card, publicly traded securities, or tangible property at fair market value.

  3. We report to the state

    Keep your documentation. Renew Kansas Scholarships submits proof of your donation to the Kansas Department of Revenue.

  4. Claim your credit

    The Department of Revenue issues a tax credit certificate through us. File it with your Kansas income tax return to claim 75% of your contribution.

Know before you give

The details that make the credit worthwhile

The TCLISS program is generous by design and specific by statute. Here is what every Kansas contributor should know.

A 75% state tax credit

The tax credit equals 75% of the amount you contribute during the taxable year — one of the most generous scholarship tax credits in the country.

Caps & donor limits

Kansas sets a statewide annual cap of $10 million in available credits, with an individual donor limit of $500,000 per tax year.

Unused credit carries forward

Excess credits may be carried forward to future tax years, following Kansas Department of Revenue rules.

Scholarships up to $8,000

Scholarships may not exceed $8,000 per eligible student per school year, and may not exceed the actual cost of tuition, fees, and qualified expenses.

A Kansas family exploring a Christian school scholarship for their child
Who the scholarships serve

Support that reaches Kansas children who need it

TCLISS scholarships help qualifying children attend a participating Christian school. Students generally qualify when they meet these criteria:

  • The student must be a Kansas resident.
  • Family income at or below 250% of the federal poverty guidelines.
  • Previously attended public school in grades K–8, or is under age 7 and eligible to enroll.
  • Has not graduated high school or reached age 21.
One program, four ways to take part

Find your place in Kansas's scholarship program

Individuals

Give up to $500,000 a year and receive a 75% Kansas tax credit.

Businesses

Support Kansas children while earning a generous state tax credit.

Families

Apply so your child can attend a participating Christian school.

Schools

Partner with us to bring a biblical-worldview education within reach.

FAQs

Kansas TCLISS questions, answered

What is the Kansas TCLISS program?

The Tax Credit for Low Income Students Scholarship program is a Kansas state program that gives donors a tax credit for contributions to approved scholarship-granting organizations. Those contributions fund scholarships so eligible children can receive a biblical-worldview education.

Who administers the program?

Renew Kansas Scholarships is a ministry of RenewaNation, a 501(c)(3) public charity, and administers the TCLISS program to connect donors, families, and Christian schools across Kansas.

How much is the tax credit worth?

The tax credit equals 75% of the amount contributed during the taxable year.

Is there a limit on the credit?

Yes. Kansas has a statewide annual cap of $10 million in available credits, and each individual donor is limited to $500,000 per tax year.

Can unused credits be carried forward?

Yes. Excess credits may be carried forward to future tax years, subject to Kansas Department of Revenue rules.

What can I contribute?

Acceptable contributions include cash, checks, credit card payments, publicly traded securities, and tangible property valued at fair market value.

Which students are eligible?

Students must be Kansas residents with family income at or below 250% of the federal poverty guidelines, who previously attended public school in grades K–8 (or are under age 7 and eligible to enroll), and who have not graduated high school or reached age 21.

What is the maximum scholarship amount?

Scholarships may not exceed $8,000 per eligible student per school year, and may not exceed the actual cost of tuition, fees, and qualified expenses.

Available today — no waiting

Ready to give — or to bring a child to a Christian school?

The Kansas TCLISS program is open now. Whether you're a donor claiming your 75% credit or a family exploring a scholarship, our team will walk you through every step.

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