FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS

This section of the Catalogue describes financial aid and scholarships for which students must apply. Awards and honors, which do not involve application, are listed near the end of the Catalogue following the Graduate Programs.

APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID

Fall and Spring Semesters

Administration of financial assistance is the responsibility of Kentucky State University’s Office of Financial Aid. 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

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 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. Documents need to be submitted within sixty days.

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