| Early Graduation Scholarship |
| Certificate | 182,700 | 149,247 | 575,000 | 575,000 | 575,000 |
| Work Ready Scholarship | 12,627,019 | 12,764,046 | 20,205,500 | 12,400,500 | 12,400,500 |
| Dual Credit Scholarship | 23,701,417 | 26,474,059 | 21,742,000 | 27,490,100 | 27,490,100 |
| Other Programs | 85,993 | 98,664 | 86,000 | 86,000 | 86,000 |
| Optometry Scholarship Program | 829,572 | 830,000 | 925,400 | 848,400 | 848,400 |
| Veterinary Contract Spaces Program | 5,331,023 | 5,473,160 | 6,061,800 | 6,061,800 | 6,213,300 |
| Innovative Scholarship Pilot Project | 5,744,029 | 4,401,448 | 5,098,500 | 5,000,000 | 5,000,000 |
| Teacher Loan Forgiveness | | 3,335,133 | 11,464,900 | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000 |
| Student Teacher Stipend Program | | 5,893,800 | 7,306,200 | 7,300,000 | 7,300,000 |
| TOTAL EXPENDITURES | 409,462,339 | 477,922,913 | 524,342,200 | 455,256,300 | 455,526,100 |
The mission of the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) is to increase educational attainment by providing student financial aid and other assistance to Kentuckyians preparing for and attending college. KHEAA administers state grants, scholarships, work study and college savings programs for postsecondary students. The agency is the designated guarantor of insured student loans and disseminates college planning and financial aid information.
The Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority administers the following student aid programs:
The College Access Program awards grants to Kentucky's financially needy undergraduate students enrolled in a public or private non-profit college, public technical college, or proprietary school.
The Kentucky Tuition Grant program provides need-based grants to qualified Kentucky students who choose to attend one of the Commonwealth's 21 participating independent colleges and is designed to assist full-time students with tuition charges at these schools.
The Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarships (KEES) program provides merit-based scholarships to eligible high school students based on their yearly grade point average and supplemental awards based on their highest ACT (or equivalent SAT) score and Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, or Cambridge Advanced International test scores. The scholarships can be used to pay the expenses of each year of college or technical training.
The Teacher Scholarship program is designed to assist financially needy Kentucky students with the costs incurred while seeking initial or additional teacher certification. Recipients must agree to render qualified teaching service in the Commonwealth.
The Kentucky National Guard Tuition Award program provides tuition assistance to active members of the Kentucky National Guard to attend Kentucky's state-supported postsecondary educational institutions. The Department of Military Affairs selects the recipients and KHEAA forwards funds to the schools to be disbursed to the students.
The Coal County Pharmacy Scholarship Program provides tuition awards to eligible students at Kentucky colleges who agree to provide pharmacy services in a coal-producing county of Kentucky for one year for each year they receive the scholarship, or repay their tuition grants.
The Early Childhood Development Scholarship program provides tuition assistance to Kentucky residents pursuing a credential, certificate, or degree in early childhood education. It was established to upgrade the professional development of child-care workers and trainers who do not have access to state or federal professional development funds.
The John R. Justice program, supported by a Federal grant, provides student loan repayment assistance for public defenders and prosecutors who commit to continued employment for at least three years after graduation from law school.
The Early Graduation Scholarship is awarded to students who graduate high school in three years. It can be used at any public or non-profit, independent institution the academic year immediately following graduation and is equal to one-half of the state portion of the average statewide per pupil guaranteed base funding level (SEEK allowance).
The Dual Credit Scholarship is awarded to Kentucky high school students who enroll in an approved dual credit course at a participating institution.
The Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship is awarded to Kentuckyians with a high school credential but who have not yet earned an associate's degree and are enrolled in an industry-recognized certificate or diploma program in a high-demand workforce sector.
The Optometry Scholarship program provides financial assistance for eligible Kentucky students to attend an accredited school of optometry to become certified practitioners rendering medical service in the Commonwealth.
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