FRANKFORT, Ky. — More than 800 students in the Class of 2004 across the state have been named Senator Jeff Green Scholars, meaning they had a 4.0 grade point average all four years of high school and scored at least a 28 composite on the ACT.

As Senator Jeff Green scholars, they are eligible for $2,500 a year in Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES) awards, meaning they can get $10,000 toward their college expenses. The title honors the late State Senator Jeff Green of Mayfield, who served in the General Assembly from 1992 to 1997.

KEES awards can be used at most colleges and universities in Kentucky. In some cases, they can be used at out-of-state schools if the major the student is studying isn’t available in Kentucky. In addition, students don’t have to apply for a KEES award, which is funded by the Kentucky Lottery. Students can access their KEES account information on www.kheaa.com.

For more information about KEES, write to KHEAA, P.O. Box 798, Frankfort, KY 40602-0798; call (800) 928-8926; e-mail kees@kheaa.com; or visit www.kheaa.com.

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