Program Details

MHK Pathway students enroll in the fall and spring semester at both Manhattan Area Technical College (Manhattan Tech) and K-State for their freshman year. Students take a minimum of 3 credit hours at K-State and 9 transferrable hours at Manhattan Tech each semester. To be admitted to K-State for the second year as a degree-seeking student, MHK Pathway students are required to earn a minimum of 24 cumulative college credit hours and a 2.0 grade point average. Course credits and GPA must be earned as a MHK Pathway participant. Students who satisfy MHK Pathway academic requirements will be admitted to K-State for the subsequent fall semester with the submission of an updated K-State admission application. Students who do not satisfy the academic requirements will be encouraged to apply for admission to K-State at a later date once minimum requirements are met.

Kansas State University solely extends invitations to students deemed eligible for the MHK Pathway program. Eligibility generally includes students who apply for freshmen admissions but did not meet the academic requirements to be admitted to K-State. This select group is invited to participate in the MHK Pathway program between Kansas State University and Manhattan Area Technical College.

Tuition and fees will be charged at both Manhattan Tech and K-State. Manhattan Tech tuition and student fees are charge per credit hour with no difference for in-state and out-of-state students. At K-State, students will pay for their credit hours at the appropriate rate as well as student activity fees, housing, and dining.

Estimated Tuition, Fees, Housing, Dining per Semester
All rates are subject to change and may vary depending on option availability. Cost does not include additional living expenses, books, or supplies.

*Based on 2025-26 rates

Manhattan Tech processes and awards all federal and state financial aid during MHK Pathway students' first year. Students should complete and submit the FAFSA and enter Manhattan Tech’s federal code - 005500. Students who have already submitted their FAFSA to K-State should log in to their submitted FAFSA and add Manhattan Tech’s federal code.

One of the benefits of the MHK Pathway program is living in the K-State housing and participating in resident hall life. Submission of the residence hall application is needed to begin the housing process. MHK Pathway participants have reserved residence hall options in the Kramer Complex and are not eligible for off-campus or apartment living options. All students living in the residence halls will choose a meal plan providing access to our top ranked dining services.