through statutory formulas developed by the U.S. Congress. The Federal Processing Center will send a Student Aid Report (SAR) to KSU. The University’s Financial Aid Office will calculate the amount of a student’s Federal Pell Grant award based upon information contained on the SAR.
The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is a form of gift assistance supplemental to the Federal Pell Grant. FSEOG provides grant assistance to make available the benefits of post-secondary education to qualified students who demonstrate financial need. Applicants must complete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for this grant.
The Federal Work-Study Program provides jobs for students who have established financial need through the U. S. Department of Education. This is completed by filing the FAFSA. Generally, work will be on campus. Students are paid semi-monthly as work is completed.
Kentucky State University employs students under the Part-Time Employment Program for up to 20 hours per week. Information about this program may be obtained in the University Student Financial Aid Office.
Federal Perkins Loan
William D. Ford Federal Direct Subsidized Loan
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans
Federal Direct PLUS (Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students) loans
*Detailed information about the above loan programs can be obtained from the Office of Financial Aid, ASB Suite 349.
In accordance with Higher Education Amendment changes of 1992 (Public Law 94-482), a student receiving federal financial aid must make “satisfactory academic progress” toward successful completion of degree requirements in order to continue receiving federal assistance.
At Kentucky State University, the programs affected by the satisfactory academic progress requirements are the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Federal Work-Study (FWS), Federal Perkins Loan, William D. Ford Direct Student Loan Program (Unsubsidized and Subsidized), and Federal Direct Parent Loan (PLUS). Students receiving any of these programs must maintain satisfactory academic progress as outlined below.