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2 days agoButler Community College 2025-2026 Tuition and Fees Announced
Tuition and Fees bccadmin Thu, 05/28/2026 - 14:55 Tuition and Fees 2025-2026 Tuition & Fees Your decision to attend Butler will save you more than $8,000 a year compared to state universities in Kansas. You can reduce your college costs now and, if you plan to transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree, our academic advisors will work hard to ensure you take classes that transfer with ease. Resident Type Tuition Fees Total (Per Credit Hour) Butler County $76.50 $27.50 $104.00 Kansas $109.00 $27.50 $136.50 Out-of-State $172.00 $27.50 $199.50 International $172.00 $27.50 $199.50 How to Calculate Your Costs TUITION & FEES* To calculate your cost for tuition and fees, choose your residency status and multiply by the number of credit hours you are planning to take. *Please note that you are considered a full-time student if you are enrolled in at least 12 credit hours per semester. However, to graduate in four semesters, we recommend that you enroll in 15 or 16 credit hours per semester. A minimum of 12 credit hours are required to qualify for some scholarships and to live in our residence halls. Federal financial aid is prorated based on enrollment and eligibility. BOOKS The costs of books can vary depending on the classes you take. For estimating, add $500 per semester. HOUSING The average cost for on-campus residence halls is $7,800 per year, which includes 19 meals per week. COST PER YEAR:(30 CREDIT HOURS) TUITION FEES TECHNOLOGYACCESS CHARGE (ESTIMATED) BOOKS TOTAL HOUSING(AVERAGE) TOTAL(WITH HOUSING) Butler County Resident $2,295.00 $825.00 $584 $1,000 $4,704 $7,800 $12,504 Kansas Resident $3,270.00 $825.00 $584 $1,000 $5,679 $7,800 $13,479 Out-of-State Student $5,160.00 $825.00 $584 $1,000 $7,569 $7,800 $15,369 International Student $5,160.00 $825.00 $584 $1,000 $7,569 $7,800 $15,369 OTHER COSTS Registration fee of $15 each semester. Technology access charge, graduated by billable credit hours: .5 to 3 credit | hours - $65.00, 3.5 to 6 credit hours - $120.00, 6.5 to 11.5 credit hours - $204.00, 12+ credit hours - $292.00.| Some courses may require separate, additional fees. You may also want to budget for personal living expenses such as transportation, insurance or child care. Prices are subject to change. Contact Us Student Accounts & Receivables Email: [email protected] Phone: 316.322.3181 — General billing questions, account balances, payment posting Collections Email: [email protected] — Past-due accounts, payment arrangements on delinquent balances Payment Plans Email: [email protected] — Setting up or modifying payment plans Student Account Refunds Email: [email protected] — Refund status, disbursement questions, direct deposit issues Special Billing Email: [email protected] — Third-party billing, employer sponsorships, agency billing, military, etc
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2 days agoButler Community College Launches AKC Professional Dog Grooming Certificate Program
Dog Grooming_LP nstevens2 Mon, 05/18/2026 - 13:51 Love Dogs? Make Them Your Career! Train. Certify. Get Hired. Turn your love of animals into a career with Butler Community College's new AKC Professional Dog Grooming Certificate. Aligned with the American Kennel Club (AKC) Professional Groomer Credential. Build a professional grooming portfolio that gets you noticed. Master the 8 most in-demand grooming styles. Develop client communication skills that set you apart. Getting Started Share your information to get the conversation started. 4 Months. Done. Classes Start August 24th, 2026 With face-to-face training and online coursework, you'll learn what you need for the industry in just 13 weeks. Then, go get the job or start your own business. Opportunity Awaits Program cost is $3399. Payment plans are available. This program may be eligible for funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). This program is powered by Groom Curriculum. NOTE: Certification is not required to practice as a dog groomer in the state of Kansas. Fill out the form to get the conversation started. Explore Career & Workforce Education Training Options Butler’s Office of Career and Workforce Education is your professional resource center for workforce training and individual professional growth. Located in Andover, Kansas, we are dedicated to helping people become more productive and companies more profitable. Explore Options
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2 days agoButler Community College Launches AKC Professional Dog Grooming Certificate Program
Dog Grooming_LP nstevens2 Mon, 05/18/2026 - 13:51 Love Dogs? Make Them Your Career! Train. Certify. Get Hired. Turn your love of animals into a career with Butler Community College's new AKC Professional Dog Grooming Certificate. Aligned with the American Kennel Club (AKC) Professional Groomer Credential. Build a professional grooming portfolio that gets you noticed. Master the 8 most in-demand grooming styles. Develop client communication skills that set you apart. Getting Started Share your information to get the conversation started. 4 Months. Done. Classes Start August 24th, 2026 With face-to-face training and online coursework, you'll learn what you need for the industry in just 13 weeks. Then, go get the job or start your own business. Opportunity Awaits Program cost is $3399. Payment plans are available. This program may be eligible for funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). This program is powered by Groom Curriculum. NOTE: Certification is not required to practice as a dog groomer in the state of Kansas. Fill out the form to get the conversation started. Explore Career & Workforce Education Training Options Butler’s Office of Career and Workforce Education is your professional resource center for workforce training and individual professional growth. Located in Andover, Kansas, we are dedicated to helping people become more productive and companies more profitable. Explore Options
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Butler Community College Celebrates 78th Honors and Awards Ceremony
2 days ago
"Butler Community College Holds 78th Honors and Awards Ceremony jwescott1 Wed, 05/27/2026 - 15:54 Butler Community College held its 78th annual Honors and Awards Recognition Ceremony on Friday, May 15, 2026, recognizing students for academic excellence, leadership and scholarship achievement during the 2025–26 academic year. Nearly $30,000 in scholarship funding was awarded during the ceremony. Students earning Order of the Purple and Order of the Gold honors were recognized during the ceremony. To receive an Order of the Purple designation, students must earn a GPA of 3.75 or higher, while Order of the Gold recipients must attain a 4.0 GPA. Each year, the Butler Community College Education Association’s Master Teacher award winner serves as keynote speaker at Honors and Awards. This year’s Master Teacher, English professor Dr. Andrea McCaffree-Wallace, encouraged students to reflect on their values and recognize the strengths they already possess. “The most important keys to happiness and purpose in life are already inside you, and the most inspiring thing at this ceremony is you,” McCaffree-Wallace said. Forty Butler instructors received Outstanding Faculty certificates, having been nominated by honors students for making the biggest difference in their learning experience. Ten retiring faculty members were also recognized for their contributions to helping students reach their goals. Combined, the retirees have over 200 years of educational service at Butler. Several scholarships and academic recognitions were also awarded during the ceremony. Jaxon Williamson of Augusta received the Winnie L. Broers Scholarship. The Broers scholarship is awarded by the Butler Foundation to a graduating sophomore to attend the University of Kansas or Kansas State University for four semesters. Savannah Wolff of Valley Center received the HUEY (Humankind Understands Educating Youth) Award. The HUEY was established in 1989 in memory of Gregory A. Bales (1965–89). It is given to a distinguished Order of the Purple graduate who possesses high standards for academic and extracurricular activities. Eva Preister of Andale received the Fran Jabara Presidential Business Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating sophomore who plans to study business at Wichita State University. Keegan Yarick of Fort Scott received the Helen Teter Zebold Science Award. The scholarship was founded in 1984 and is given to a student committed to earning a bachelor’s degree in science, math or engineering. Jase Thomas of Augusta received the Crossland Family Presidential Scholarship. Long-time supporters of Pittsburg State University, the Crossland endowed fund supports one student who will attend Pittsburg State following their graduation from Butler. Paige Gawith of Wichita received the Clifford W. Stone Academic Excellence Scholarship. A dedicated supporter of Butler, Clifford Stone was an extraordinary civic leader and generous donor to many scholarships and capital projects, leaving a lasting legacy on the institution. Jacyndah Jennings of Mulvane received the Lindsey Carter Fields Memorial Science Scholarship. This scholarship, dedicated to the memory of former biology department chair Lindsey Fields, is awarded to an Early College Academy student pursuing a biology or science-related degree.The list of Order of the Purple and Order of the Gold honorees will be available at a later date. To watch the ceremony in full, click here. A photo album from the event is available at: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCUgHv Image Jacynda Jennings (left, with Butler VP of Institutional Advancement Tom Borrego) of Mulvane received the Lindsey Carter Fields Memorial Science Scholarship at the Honors and Awards Ceremony. (Rodney Dimick) Featured Off "
Butler Community College Celebrates 78th Honors and Awards Ceremony
2 days ago
"Butler Community College Holds 78th Honors and Awards Ceremony jwescott1 Wed, 05/27/2026 - 15:54 Butler Community College held its 78th annual Honors and Awards Recognition Ceremony on Friday, May 15, 2026, recognizing students for academic excellence, leadership and scholarship achievement during the 2025–26 academic year. Nearly $30,000 in scholarship funding was awarded during the ceremony. Students earning Order of the Purple and Order of the Gold honors were recognized during the ceremony. To receive an Order of the Purple designation, students must earn a GPA of 3.75 or higher, while Order of the Gold recipients must attain a 4.0 GPA. Each year, the Butler Community College Education Association’s Master Teacher award winner serves as keynote speaker at Honors and Awards. This year’s Master Teacher, English professor Dr. Andrea McCaffree-Wallace, encouraged students to reflect on their values and recognize the strengths they already possess. “The most important keys to happiness and purpose in life are already inside you, and the most inspiring thing at this ceremony is you,” McCaffree-Wallace said. Forty Butler instructors received Outstanding Faculty certificates, having been nominated by honors students for making the biggest difference in their learning experience. Ten retiring faculty members were also recognized for their contributions to helping students reach their goals. Combined, the retirees have over 200 years of educational service at Butler. Several scholarships and academic recognitions were also awarded during the ceremony. Jaxon Williamson of Augusta received the Winnie L. Broers Scholarship. The Broers scholarship is awarded by the Butler Foundation to a graduating sophomore to attend the University of Kansas or Kansas State University for four semesters. Savannah Wolff of Valley Center received the HUEY (Humankind Understands Educating Youth) Award. The HUEY was established in 1989 in memory of Gregory A. Bales (1965–89). It is given to a distinguished Order of the Purple graduate who possesses high standards for academic and extracurricular activities. Eva Preister of Andale received the Fran Jabara Presidential Business Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating sophomore who plans to study business at Wichita State University. Keegan Yarick of Fort Scott received the Helen Teter Zebold Science Award. The scholarship was founded in 1984 and is given to a student committed to earning a bachelor’s degree in science, math or engineering. Jase Thomas of Augusta received the Crossland Family Presidential Scholarship. Long-time supporters of Pittsburg State University, the Crossland endowed fund supports one student who will attend Pittsburg State following their graduation from Butler. Paige Gawith of Wichita received the Clifford W. Stone Academic Excellence Scholarship. A dedicated supporter of Butler, Clifford Stone was an extraordinary civic leader and generous donor to many scholarships and capital projects, leaving a lasting legacy on the institution. Jacyndah Jennings of Mulvane received the Lindsey Carter Fields Memorial Science Scholarship. This scholarship, dedicated to the memory of former biology department chair Lindsey Fields, is awarded to an Early College Academy student pursuing a biology or science-related degree.The list of Order of the Purple and Order of the Gold honorees will be available at a later date. To watch the ceremony in full, click here. A photo album from the event is available at: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCUgHv Image Jacynda Jennings (left, with Butler VP of Institutional Advancement Tom Borrego) of Mulvane received the Lindsey Carter Fields Memorial Science Scholarship at the Honors and Awards Ceremony. (Rodney Dimick) Featured Off "
America's 250th Celebration Coming to East Park with Bike Parade, Turtle Races & More
1 week ago
"Search autocomplete is currently not responding. Please try again later. Join us for an evening of fun, activities and food! Those ages 4 to 10 are invited to come to the south end of East Park in the parking lot at 5:15 p.m. to line up for the annual bicycle parade. Be sure to decorate your bicycle in red, white and blue for this patriotic parade that will travel along the sidewalk in East Park. Bring your speediest turtle out for the popular turtle races. Registration begins at 5:45 p.m., with the first heat of races promptly at 6 p.m. Races continue until a winner is crowned. All ages welcome! Turtle Dos and Turtle Don'ts Be sure to stick around for a free hot dog feed, including chips and a drink. Available while supplies last so don't miss out! Show off your batting skills during the exciting Home Run Derby. If you need a snack, be sure to stop by and pick up a free bag of popcorn or snowcone! Test out your skills on the inflatable obstacle course! It's always a good time. Be sure to check out the craft stations and more while you are at the park! Have fun with a variety of yard games such as the giant Connect 4, ping pong and basketball! Businesses, organizations, and community groups are invited to show your American pride with a float! Cash prizes will be awarded: $250 for first place, $100 for second place, and $50 for third place. Candy and goodies can be distributed by walkers along the curb. Entry deadline is June 22. Wear your sunscreen, and bring your water bottle and chairs. This special parade celebrates America’s special birthday. Spectators should stay on the curb. Do not run toward moving floats to pick up candy. The judges and announcer will be in the 100 block of North Main Street, but every block provides a great view! Check out the parade map for street closures and public parking lots (coming soon). Join us at the Municipal Pool, 900 N. Taylor, for an afternoon of fun at the pool. Bring your lawn chair and beach towel. Concessions will be available. Come out to McDonald Stadium, 298 N. Griffith, for the U.S. Military WarDogs Veterans Ceremony prior to the baseball game. Gates open at 5 p.m. for the ceremony and you can find parking on this map. The ceremony will honor Veterans, Active Duty and First Responders. There will be a presentation of service dogs to Veterans, recognition of a Gold Star family, a flyover, the National Anthem performance, American Legion Riders and more! FREE Celebration of Freedom Veterans shirts will be handed out to Veterans while supplies last. (Limited number of shirts so come early.) Come out to help us say thank you to our Veterans! View the Parking Map (coming soon) Enjoy an evening of baseball as the U.S. Military WarDogs take on our own El Dorado Walnuts. Enjoy all of the fun of a game of baseball on a summer evening. Concessions will be available, as well as information booths, giveaways and a raffle for Walnuts' signed jerseys and hats. After the baseball game has ended, be sure to stick around for the fireworks show. You can make your way out of the stands onto the field, but stay behind the pitchers mound. As people move down, seating also becomes available in the stands for those just now coming out to the stadium. You can also park at several lots around the area and still get a great view of the show! (The parking lots by the fields behind McDonald Stadium are closed for safety reasons.) Please be respectful of your neighbors when shooting fireworks. Do not discharge fireworks on public property (includes City parks). Do not discharge fireworks on private property, other than your own, without permission from the property owner. Clean up all firework debris from street and curb line. Please allow fireworks to cool before placing in trash carts. Fines for violation of the above include up to $2,500 and/or imprisonment for no more than one year. Report violations by calling 316-322-4398."
Butler County Commissioners to Meet July 1st
1 week ago
"The Butler County Board of Commissioners will meet for their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, July 1st at 9:00 a.m. in the Butler County Courthouse."
Douglass City Council Meeting Set for May 9th
3 weeks ago
"The City of Douglass City Council will meet May 9th at 7:00 pm at the Douglass City Hall. The public is invited to attend."
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