What is a Qualified Education Service Provider (QESP)?

A Qualified education service provider is a business, organization, or individual that provides goods or services eligible for purchase or reimbursement by KEEP, has successfully applied to participate in the program, and transacts all program-related business through the KEEP app.

Participation in the education marketplace for qualified vendors is free. There are no application, administrative or transaction fees for education providers participating in the marketplace.

If your organization offers a qualifying program or service, you may apply to be listed as a QESP. Your organization will be listed in the online KEEP Education Marketplace, where parents and guardians can search for your organization and the services you provide.

To be approved to provide services allowable under KEEP, all services being offered must be reflective of the provider/ organization’s primary business. Individuals providing services should have a background (education and/or experience) consistent with the educational program provided. KEEP providers must primarily serve individuals ages 5-18 and demonstrate experience providing educational programs for the age group. All services may be offered online. The service provider must be located within the Unites States, and in-person service providers should be within Kansas or bordering states.

Life skills, health, holistic development, counseling, consulting, therapy, and social emotional programs are not allowable educational activities. Childcare, including nanny services, are not allowable expenditures under KEEP.