Attorney Recruitment and Retention Incentive for Vibrant Economies (ARRIVE) Grant Program

Home / Programs & Services / Attorney Recruitment and Retention Incentive for Vibrant Economies (ARRIVE) Grant Program ARRIVE The Rural Attorney Student Loan Repayment Program, authorized by House Bill 2595 and administered by the Kansas Department of Commerce, is designed to increase access to legal services in rural Kansas by incentivizing attorneys to live and practice in rural communities. Subject to appropriations, the program provides annual student loan repayment assistance to eligible attorneys who hold a law degree, are licensed and in good standing in Kansas, have outstanding student loan debt, and reside in and actively practice law in a rural Kansas community. Eligible participants must commit to practicing law in a rural community for at least 12 continuous months for each year of assistance received. Rural Kansas is defined as all counties except Douglas, Johnson, Sedgwick, Shawnee, and Wyandotte. Administered by the Kansas Department of Commerce, ARRIVE aims to address attorney shortages and improve access to legal services in rural communities. The program provides eligible attorneys with up to $20,000 annually in student loan repayment assistance for up to five years, totaling a maximum of $100,000 per participant. ARRIVE Program Overview Funding Information Total Funding Available: TBD by legislative approp