Medical Insurance: Preventive care, doctor visits, hospital stays, and prescriptions.
Dental Insurance: Preventive care, routine cleanings, and major dental procedures.
Vision Insurance: Eye exams, prescription glasses, and contact lenses.
Life Insurance: Basic term life coverage provided by the University, with options to purchase additional coverage for employees and dependents.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
After 90 days of continuous employment, regular and grant-funded full-time staff are eligible for tuition waivers as follows:
Employees: Up to 2 courses (6 credits) per semester
Spouses: Up to 2 courses (6 credits) per semester
Dependent children: Up to 2 courses (6 credits) per semester
A maximum of 6 credits per semester may be waived, either for one individual or shared among eligible dependents. Employees are responsible for all non-tuition fees.
Confidential counseling and support are available to employees and household family members, including assistance with personal, family, financial, and legal concerns.
Kentucky State University observes designated paid holidays each year, as published annually by the Office of Human Resources. The schedule typically includes:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day and the following day