Eligibility for Services

For teletherapy, you must be physically located in the state of Kansas as CAPS clinicians and psychiatrists are only licensed to practice in the state of Kansas.

• All KU Lawrence and Edwards students who are currently enrolled and have paid the required wellness fee for the semester are eligible for CAPS services.  Any students enrolled in 3 or more hours are automatically charged this fee.
• If a student is enrolled in less than 3 hours, they can pay the required wellness fee in order to be eligible for services at CAPS for each semester.  You can pay the fee at this link.
• If a student is not enrolled during the Summer term but was enrolled in the previous Spring semester and is enrolled in the upcoming Fall semester, the student is still considered to be a KU student and can be eligible for CAPS services by paying the Summer wellness fee (talk with our Front Desk Staff Members about how to opt in). 

If you are in crisis, CAPS will see you, regardless of your eligibility for services, and will work with you to find appropriate care. 

After graduation:

If the student has graduated (considered a non-student) and was a CAPS client at the time of graduation, they may be seen at the Non-Health Fee Rates. Fees for counseling appointments are $30 per session; psychiatry time is $35 for Brief Visit and $75 for Extended Visit. Eligibility extends for 30 days following graduation. This option is only available for CAPS clients who were CAPS clients during the previous semester. New services cannot be initiated during this transition period.

Under 18 years of age:

If you are in crisis, CAPS will see you for a one-time appointment. For ongoing care at CAPS, we require written authorization from your parent or legal guardian.  Please notify a CAPS staff member if you are under 18.