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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)
April 26, 2006
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CAPITOL FEDERAL FINANCIAL
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)

                    United States                     000-25391                     48-1212142
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                 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)                   (Commission File Number)                     (IRS Employer Identification Number)


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


Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(785) 235-1341

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

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ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE

The Registrant's press release dated April 26, 2006, announcing a cash dividend of $0.50 per share on outstanding CFFN common stock payable on May 19, 2006 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on May 5, 2006, is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, and is incorporated herein by reference.
 
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(c) Exhibits
 
Exhibit 99.1 - Dividend Press Release dated April 26, 2006
 
 
 

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 hereunto duly authorized.

        CAPITOL FEDERAL FINANCIAL
 
 
Date: April 26, 2006                                  By: /s/ Kent G. Townsend 
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        Kent G. Townsend, Executive Vice President and
        Chief Financial Officer