Financial Aid

Kentucky State University acknowledges that many students require some form of financial assistance to support their education. KSU provides a wide range of resources through scholarships, grants, college work-study, and low-interest loans. Administration of financial assistance is the responsibility of Kentucky State University's Office of Financial Aid, which is located in the Academic Services Building, Suite 349; 502-597-5960.

Applying for Financial Aid

Fall and Spring Semesters

Students and parents are urged to read the following information with particular care. Established University policies are strictly adhered to in both the award and termination of University financial assistance. Important federal guidelines must also be followed.

New First-Year and Transfer Students

  1. Four specific steps must be followed before a freshman or transfer student may be officially considered for financial assistance: 1. Every applicant must be accepted into an eligible degree or certificate program;
  2. The prospective student must submit official admission application materials to the Office of Admissions;
  3. Every applicant must complete a new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov in early January or February. The Kentucky State University School Code (001968) must be indicated on the FAFSA application; 4. As a result of filing the FAFSA, the applicant will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR). The applicant should review the SAR for accuracy and respond to any requested additional information and/or documentation. If an applicant is selected for verification, he/she must submit the appropriate Verification Worksheet, along with copies of both the parent's and the student's most recent federal income tax returns to the University's Student Financial Aid Office. Documents need to be submitted within thirty (30) days.

Each of the preceding steps must be completed before a student's application for financial assistance can be considered by the University. Transfer students are responsible for notifying their lenders to defer payments of student loans.

Continuing Students

Three specific steps must be followed before a student already in attendance at the University may be officially considered for financial aid (either initial or continuation award):

  1. Every applicant must complete a new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov in early January or February. The Kentucky State University School Code (001968) must be indicated on the FAFSA application; 2. As a result of filing the FAFSA, the applicant will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR). The applicant should review the SAR for accuracy and respond to any requested additional information and/or documentation. If an applicant is selected for verification, he/she must submit the appropriate Verification Worksheet, along with copies of both the parent's and the student's most recent federal income tax returns to the University's Student Financial Aid Office.
  2. Every applicant must be meeting the Satisfactory Academic Progress standards as outlined in the University's SAP policy. Documents need to be submitted within sixty (60) days.

Each of the preceding steps must be completed before a student's application for financial assistance can be considered by the University.

Summer Semester Sessions

Students applying for financial aid for a summer session must submit two forms: the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the University's Summer Financial Aid Application. The following conditions apply:

  1. If a FAFSA has been submitted for the immediately preceding academic year, a new FAFSA is not required in order to apply for financial aid for a summer session. Otherwise, a new FAFSA must be submitted before February 15.
  2. The student MUST be pre-registered for summer courses before the University's Summer Financial Aid Application will be processed by the Financial Aid office. Please note: The student's summer awards will be contingent based on the student's Satisfactory Academic Progress standing--evaluated at the end of each spring semester.

Cooperative Education Classes

In accordance with University policy, federal financial aid will only pay up to a maximum of twelve (12) credit hours for each student who enrolls in Cooperative Education classes (COE course prefix) during his/her academic career at Kentucky State University.

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