If you are a current student at a Kansas college or university it is not too late to become a Kansas educator. College students interested in becoming an educator in Kansas follow the traditional licensure path below:
| Traditional Path for Current College Students | | Step 1: | Apply for a scholarship for future teachers if you need financial assistance. View scholarships |
| Step 2: | Meet the eligibility requirements and apply for acceptance in an approved teacher preparation program. |
| Step 3: | Enter approved teacher preparation program. View a list of approved teacher preparation programs in Kansas |
| Step 4: | Graduate and complete approved teacher preparation program |
| Step 5: | Pass content area test for the particular subject matter(s) you will be teaching View list of tests and passing requirements |
| Step 6: | All applicants for an initial Kansas license must submit a fingerprint for KBI and FBI background checks. Request a fingerprint card and instructions |
| Step 7: | Earn license from the Kansas Department of Education |
| Step 8: | Begin teaching! |