SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 8-K


CURRENT REPORT


Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
July 27, 2004

CAPITOL FEDERAL FINANCIAL

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)

United States
(State or other
jurisdiction of
incorporation)		 0-24118
(Commission File
Number)		 48-1212142
(IRS Employer
Identification
Number)


700 Kansas Avenue   Topeka, Kansas 66603
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:

(785) 235-1341


N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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ITEM 5.   OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE

      The Registrant's press release dated July 27, 2004, announcing a cash dividend of $0.50 per share on outstanding CFFN common stock payable on August 20, 2004 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 6, 2004 is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, and is incorporated herein by reference.

     
ITEM 7.   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(c) Exhibits

Exhibit 99.1 - Press Release dated July 27, 2004

 
























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SIGNATURES



              Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


 CAPITOL FEDERAL FINANCIAL
 
 
Date:    July 28, 2004By: /s/ John B. Dicus
John B. Dicus, President and
   Chief Executive Officer
 
 
Date:     July 28, 2004By: /s/ Neil F. M. McKay   
Neil F. M. McKay, Executive Vice President
   and Chief Financial Officer








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