KHEAA administers the following programs to enhance higher education opportunities for Kentucky students. Since its creation, KHEAA has helped hundreds of thousands of students pay for higher education.
| Type of Aid | Eligibility | Award Amount | Application | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants | ||||
| College Access Program (CAP) Grant | Undergraduates attending a Kentucky college or trade school at least half time. | Up to 5,300 | FAFSA | File as soon as possible* |
| Kentucky Tuition Grant (KTG) | Full-time undergraduates at a private Kentucky college. | Up to 3,500 | FAFSA | File as soon as possible* |
| Scholarships | ||||
| Dual Credit Scholarship | Kentucky high school students in grades 11–12 who are enrolled in dual credit courses at a participating Kentucky college or university. | Limited to one course junior year and one course senior year, up to 99 per credit hour. | Kentucky public high schools identify dual credit students to KHEAA. After receipt, KHEAA will put links on MyKHEAA for students to submit preferences for scholarship assistance. | October 1 for fall semester; March 1 for spring semester and all other requests. |
| Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES) | Check pages 22–23 of this booklet for eligibility information. | Base awards from 187 to 500 each year of high school, ACT bonus award from 36 to 500. AP/IB/CAI bonus awards from 200 to 300. | None. KHEAA will send your KEES award to the Kentucky college where you're enrolled. | None |
| Work Ready Dual Credit Scholarship | Kentucky high school students in grades 9–12 who are enrolled in approved career and technical education dual credit courses at a participating Kentucky college or university. | Limited to two courses per year, up to 95 per credit hour. | Kentucky public high schools identify dual credit students to KHEAA. After receipt, KHEAA will put links on MyKHEAA for students to submit preferences for scholarship assistance. | October 1 for fall semester; March 1 for spring semester and all other requests. |
| Early Graduate Certificate Scholarship | Public high school students who graduate in three years or less and meet college-readiness benchmarks. | One-year award of 2,293. Must be used immediately following high school graduation at a Kentucky college accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. | Intent form available at education.ky.gov/educational/AL/earlygrad. | File an intent to graduate early form before October 1 of the academic year you intend to graduate. |
| Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship | Kentucky resident pursuing an approved industry-recognized certificate, diploma, or associate of applied science degree in a high-demand workforce sector. Qualifying sectors for the 2026–2027 year are healthcare, manufacturing and logistics, construction, education, and professional, scientific and technical services. Must be a high school graduate or be enrolled in or have completed a GED program, but not have earned an associate's or higher degree. | Varies. Amount equals remaining tuition after subtracting federal and state aid, up to 195 per credit hour. | FAFSA and application at www.kheaa.com/web/scholarships-grants. faces#wrkRdyKY. | Apply as soon as possible after May 1.* |
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