Kentucky residents, age 65 or older, may complete the application, be admitted to the University, and have all tuition and fees waived. The University may limit the enrollment of these students if classes are filled or if their admission necessitates additional classes. You must submit a copy of your driver license to the Bursar's Office to verify age and residency.

Students who have previously attended Kentucky State University and who wish to reenter must secure readmission from the Office of Admissions. In order to be eligible for re-admission to the University, students who attended another institution for one semester must have earned an overall average of C or better since last attending Kentucky State. He/she must complete the University's Re-enrolling Form and supply the Office of Admissions with an official transcript from the institution previously attended.

As a part of the state-supported system of higher education in Kentucky, Kentucky State University is governed by 13 KAR 2:045, a statewide policy for determining residency. For additional information and a copy of the affidavit for a review of residency status, contact the B.R.E.D.S. Office.

Students eligible to receive Veterans Affairs (VA) GI Bill Education benefits qualify for the in-state tuition rate pursuant to the Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act of 2014 which requires postsecondary institutions to offer in-state tuition rates to qualified veterans and their dependents, regardless of state residency status. In addition, Kentucky Law (13 KAR 2:045) states: "a person eligible for benefits under the federal Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008, 38 U.S.C. 33013325, or any other education benefits provided under Title 38 of the United States Code shall be entitled to Kentucky resident status for purposes of tuition charged at state-supported institutions." (All Kentucky State University students captured under the aforementioned Federal Statute and State Law will be certified by the School Certifying Official (SCO) at the in-state tuition rate).

RELATES TO: KRS 13B, 164.020, 164.030, 164A.330 (6) 38 U.S.C 3301-3325 (As amended at ARRS, June 9, 2015) STATUTORY AUTHORITY:

KRS 164.020(8) NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY: KRS 164.020(8) requires the Council on Postsecondary Education to determine tuition and approve the minimum qualifications for admission to a state supported postsecondary education institution and authorizes the Council to set different tuition amounts for residents of Kentucky and for nonresidents. This administrative regulation establishes the procedure and guidelines for determining the residency status of a student who is seeking admission to, or who is enrolled at, a state-supported postsecondary education institution.