How do I claim my KEEP award?

The steps below outline the initial onboarding process to the Merit app. 

1. Find the email from help@merits.com that has the "Create my account" button. Right-click "Create my account"

Screenshot of: Find the email that has the "Create my account" button. Right-click "Create my account"

2. Click "Open Link in Incognito Window" or "Open Link in New Private Window," depending on your browser. Another option is to close all browser windows and then clear your cookies and cache from your browser to prevent login issues.

Screenshot of: Click "Open Link in Incognito Window" or "Open Link in New Private Window," depending on your browser.  Another option is to close all browser windows and then clear your cookies and cache from your browser to prevent login issues.

3. Enter and re-enter your new password.

Screenshot of: Enter and re-enter your new password.

4. Click "Reset password"

Screenshot of: Click "Reset password"

5. Click "Go to Login"

Screenshot of: Click "Go to Login"

6. Click "Login"

Screenshot of: Click "Login"

7. Enter your email and password and click "Continue"

Screenshot of: Enter your email and password and click "Continue"

8. Click "Remind me later" or "Not on this device"

Screenshot of: Click "Remind me later" or "Not on this device"

9. Click "Display name * This is the name that will be displayed on your Merit account." You may also edit your name from this page if there are any mistakes.

Screenshot of: Click "Display name * This is the name that will be displayed on your Merit account." You may also edit your name from this page if there are any mistakes.

10. Confirm that you are over the age of 13 and accept the terms of service, then click "Submit"

Screenshot of: Confirm that you are over the age of 13 and accept the terms of service then click "Submit"

Here is an article to learn more about submitting claims.

For any questions, please contact help@keep.ks.gov