Educational Opportunities 

The Greater Kansas City Chapter of the American Payroll Association understands the importance of on-going payroll education and professional certifications.  As such, we strive to offer our members a variety of educational opportunities.  Whether solely as a chapter, in conjuction with others, or through the American Payroll Association, we hope the following events assist you in meeting your educational goals.  Please click on any event for further information on that topic.

  MidWest Regional Payroll Conference

Greater Kansas City Payroll Chapter CPP Study Group

American Payroll Assocation's Annual Congress

American Payroll Association's Knowledge Assessment Calculators

Other Education Offers from the American Payroll Association 

In the continuing effort to provide a professional networking platform and keep members apprised of current payroll practices and legislative changes, the Scholarship Fund was established in 2002 by the Greater Kansas City Chapter-APA. Our chapter commitment to all members is to increase the Payroll professional’s skill level through education and chapter support while providing educational outreach to the residents of the Greater Kansas City Metro area.

Each year the scholarship fund is to be distributed to worthy member recipients as follows:

• 50% reimbursement for CPP/FPC exam fees after successful certification (passing grades.)
• 2 scholarships shall be granted to two (2) active chapter members which cover the registration fee of the chapter sponsored Regional Conference. (Mileage, hotel expenses are the responsibility of the members.)

Scholarships are awarded to active chapter members of the Greater Kansas City APA who meet the following criteria:

• Must be a member a minimum of two years.
• Applicant must maintain a 75% meeting attendance during those two years.
• Applicant has requested funding from their employer and has been denied. Applicant must present denial letter on company letterhead for consideration.
• Applicant has not received this scholarship in the previous four calendar years.

The Scholarship Fund receives appropriations through chapter-sponsored raffles, volunteer donations as a result of member participation in various community outreach efforts, and other miscellaneous voluntary contributions. The Scholarship Fund is subject to all auditing and finance reviews outlined in the chapters by-laws.