Federal and State Grants

 – For undergraduates who demonstrate financial need (determined by FAFSA)

 – Does NOT have to be repaid

 – Award amount for 2018-19 (July 1, 2018- June 30, 2019) can be up to $6,095 per year

  – Award amount for 2019-20 (July 1,2019- June 30, 2020) can be up to $6,195 per year

 – Awards are based on enrollment

 – Can receive up to 6 years

 – Must file FAFSA to be considered

 – Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant.

 – For undergraduates who demonstrate extreme need for financial assistance (determined by FAFSA)

 – Does not have to be repaid

 – Award amount: $550 per year

 – Funds are limited

 – Must file FAFSA to be considered

 – Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grant

 – For students who plan to study course work to begin a career in teaching.

 – Must sign a TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve (agree to serve 4 years teaching)

 – Does not have to be repaid unless TEACH Grant Agreement is broken

 – TEACH Grant applications can be found in the financial aid office

 – Must file FAFSA to be considered

 – College Access Program grant

 – Awarded on first-come, first-serve basis to students attending a private college/university

 – Must be a PELL eligible student

 – Must be a KY resident

 – Must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours

 – Can be awarded a maximum of 8 semesters

 – Award amount is $2,000 per year

 – Must file FAFSA to be considered

 – Kentucky Tuition Grant

 – Awarded on first-come, first serve basis to 
   students attending a private college or university

 – Must be a KY resident

 – Need based grant

 – Award amounts can change annually

 – Must file FAFSA to be considered

 – Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship

 – GPA determines award amounts for each year in high school (must be 2.5 or higher)

 – ACT/AP/IPB scores can result in a bonus award

 – Must be a graduate of an approved Kentucky high school

 – KEES awards must be used within five years of high school graduation

 – Can be awarded for a maximum of eight semesters

 – Check your KEES at kheaa.com (if an account has not been created you must create one)