Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority
College aid for the military available

In Kentucky, veterans, active duty military personnel and their family members may qualify for college financial aid programs. 

The Kentucky National Guard Tuition Award Program, administered by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA), provides in-state tuition assistance for full- or part-time study at any Kentucky public college while funds are available. Members of the Guard are also eligible for Montgomery GI Bill and GI Bill Kicker assistance. To apply for any of these programs, Guard members should contact the Education Services Office, Boone National Guard Center, 100 Minuteman Parkway, Frankfort, KY 40601 or call (502) 607-1342.

Spouses, children and stepchildren of deceased or totally disabled Kentucky veterans may qualify for tuition waivers at the state’s public colleges and universities. To apply, contact the school’s veterans affairs office or the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs, 321 W. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202 or call (502) 595-4447 or (800) 928-4012.

For more information about college access in Kentucky, visit www.gotocollege.ky.gov. For more information about Kentucky scholarships and grants, visit www.kheaa.com; write KHEAA, P.O. Box 798, Frankfort, KY 40602-0798; or call (800) 928-8926, ext. 6-7372.

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