Kansas Keep Program

The following goods and services are eligible for purchase or reimbursement with KEEP funds.

1. Camps: day, overnight and online camps are allowed. The primary purpose of the camp must be for subjects that are related to academic/school curriculum. Dance camps/lessons are approved as long as not related to competition/team. Transportation to and from camp is covered if it is included with the fee.
2. Language classes: Online or in person, offered by a licensed organization. Coding can be part of a camp, but not a language class.
3. Instrument and vocal classes: This includes: The purchase of an instrument or instrument rental fees as long as the instrument is being purchased either from one of the program’s online stores or from a pre-approved QESP. The purchase of sheet music or music books/materials
4. Tutoring: This service must be provided by an individual working for a business licensed to provide tutoring services, a licensed teacher, or a licensed online tutoring business.
5. Curriculum materials/school supplies/technology: Items will be limited to those purchased in an online store set up by Merit through one of these types of approved vendors:
   • School supply/office supply vendors
   • Technology provider stores
6. Classes: Classes can be online or in person. They must be offered by a licensed organization, be related to academic/school curriculum, and have a clearly stated educational value. Classes cannot be used to earn school credits.KEEP funds cannot be used for tuition or fees to a public or private educational institution, dual-enrollment courses or for-credit classes of any kind. The student cannot earn credit from a secondary or post-secondary institution for the activity/class. Please contact [email protected] with any questions concerning goods/services eligibility.