Kansas postsecondary institution bonds.
$200 flat.

Kansas requires every private or out-of-state postsecondary institution to file a $20,000 bond with the Board of Regents for a certificate of approval. Ours is $200 flat — identical for every school — and the application collects no credit information.

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Required for a Board of Regents certificate of approval — new applicants and renewals

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Fixed amount, fixed price — $20,000 bond, $200, no quote process

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The application collects no credit information — protects student records, not a financial risk to underwrite

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How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

Education bonds like this are simple. Here's the entire process:

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Apply online

Institution details and an effective date. That's the application — no financials, no credit section.

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Pay & e-sign

Fixed-amount license bonds like this are among the thousands of bond types that issue right after purchase.

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File with the Board of Regents

Your executed bond arrives by email, ready to file with your certificate-of-approval application or renewal. Wet-ink original mailed on request.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the bond actually guarantees

Kansas regulates private and out-of-state postsecondary institutions — proprietary trade schools and private degree-granting colleges operating in the state — through the Kansas Board of Regents, under Chapter 74, Article 32 of the statutes. A school needs a certificate of approval, and that approval is conditioned on a $20,000 surety bond.

This bond is specifically a student-records guarantee. If the institution closes, it must deliver or make available the records of all current and former students so a student's coursework can still be verified, and pay the costs the Board incurs in obtaining those records. The bond backs that obligation.

It's a three-party arrangement: you (the principal), the surety carrier, and the State of Kansas (the obligee), with students as the protected parties. The bond must stay active for the life of the certificate — if the surety pays the Board, you repay the surety.

K.S.A. 74-32,175 (private/out-of-state postsecondary institutions)Private and out-of-state postsecondary institutions in Kansas are regulated by the Board of Regents under Chapter 74, Article 32. Each candidate for a new or renewal certificate of approval must file a $20,000 surety bond. On closure, the institution must transfer student records to the Board and pay the Board's costs of obtaining them — the bond backs that obligation. Confirm the current form and amount on your application.

You need this bond if you're

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A private trade or career school applying for a Kansas certificate of approval

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An out-of-state institution enrolling Kansas students or operating in the state

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A private degree-granting college the Board of Regents requires to be bonded

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Renewing your certificate and your current bond is expiring or non-renewing

One application, issued instantly.

These are the actual issuing fields — the application collects no credit information for this bond.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Kansas postsecondary institution bond?The premium is $200 flat — set by our carrier for this specific $20,000 bond, the same for every school. The $20,000 is set by statute, so there is no quote process.

Do I pay the $20,000?No. You pay $200. The $20,000 is the surety's maximum liability if a valid claim is made against the bond — it's not a deposit, and nobody holds your money.

What does this bond protect?Primarily student records. If the institution closes, the bond backs its obligation to transfer current and former student records to the Board of Regents and to pay the Board's costs of obtaining them — so students can still verify their education.

Is there a credit check?The application collects no credit information — most applications approve instantly.

When does it renew?The bond must stay active for as long as you hold the certificate of approval. You can buy a 1, 2, or 3-year term; we send renewal notices 60 and 30 days out, with autopay available.

Which A-rated carriers underwrite these bonds?Typically Arch Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+) or Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (A.M. Best A). Which one writes your bond depends on the bond type and your state. The carrier's name and official signature are printed on the bond you receive.

How do I contact Light RFP about this bond?Email insurance@lightrfp.com. It reaches the bond team at Light RFP Risk Management Services LLC (NY DFS License # PC-1978982). Write to us about quotes, applications, bond forms or certificates. We will respond within 24 hours.

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