What documents do I need to apply for KEEP?

In order to apply for KEEP, applicants must fill out an application on the keep.ks.gov website. During that process, parents/guardians must provide specific documents, depending on which of the following situations applies to their student:

All applicants must provide:

• One of the following documents to prove Kansas Residency

• Current Kansas Driver's License or ID renewal postcard

• Current Kansas vehicle registration

• Utility bill or equivalent no more than two months old

• Financial institution documents such as a bank statement, deed, or mortgage with a current Kansas address

• Rent or lease agreement dated within the last 12 months

• Kansas Voter Registration Card

For parents of children who are over 18 and still enrolled in a K-12 program in Kansas:

• Documents to prove school enrollment for the child

Parents/Guardians who do not have a student in foster care or are enrolled in SNAP benefits, must have their income checked to determine eligibility. Acceptable documents include:

• Copies of the first two pages of your IRS Form 1040 (to check income eligibility). 

Parents/Guardians who have a student(s) in foster care, must provide:

• A copy of the Placement Agreement document

Parents/Guardians who have are actively receiving SNAP benefits:

• Parents/Guardians must be able to provide a copy of their active SNAP Benefits Letter.
• They also need to provide proof of their relationship to the student with one of the following documents:
  • The first two pages of their 2021 or 2022 Form 1040 (most recent). If they have more than 4 dependents, then they must include the statement or attachment of dependents.
  • An adoption decree
  • A custody decree
  • An affidavit of guardianship
  • Birth certificate