It is important to understand your options regarding financial aid to pay for college. Financial aid applications can be complicated and adult resources are limited … start now.
Federal optionsTo explore federal financial aid opportunities, complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Students must submit by March 15th to have the best chances. Your school’s deadline may be earlier, so be sure to ask.
State optionsKentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) administers many grant and scholarship programs
. Your FAFSA info will automatically be sent to KHEAA. You will be notified about aid qualification.
. Your FAFSA info will automatically be sent to KHEAA. You will be notified about aid qualification.
Institutional optionsContact the scholarship office at your school for a full list of scholarships available there. Even within a campus an academic college or department can offer scholarships, so it is best to check with your academic advisors as well.
Employers & organizational optionsMany employers and organizations offer tuition assistance and reimbursement. Check with your human resources office.
If you would like more in-depth information on financial aid or if you have never applied for financial aid before, contact KHEAA
at 1-800-928-8926.


