College/ Apprenticeship Information

Several colleges/universities have set aside spotlight/college days for perspective students. Students are also welcome to schedule college visits during the school year. Seniors are allowed two college visit days. Listing will be updated as information becomes available.

Kentucky No-Tuition Promise Schools

Alice Lloyd College

This small school in Kentucky guarantees free tuition to students who live in the Central Appalachian service area. Residents of Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia may qualify for Alice Lloyd College's free tuition program. All students take jobs through the student work program. Tasks include working in maintenance, community service and other duties.

Berea College (KY)

At Kentucky’s Berea College, students pay no tuition. Each admitted student receives the school's Tuition Promise Scholarship, which amounts to more than $176,000 over four years, according to the school's website. Students must work at least 10 hours per week on campus, and they earn roughly $5.60 to $8.60 hourly, which can be used to pay for room, board and books, though students can use up to $1,000 in outside scholarships to pay for books.

Creighton University

Creighton University, located in Omaha, Nebraska, offers a top-ranked education in the Jesuit tradition for people who want to contribute something meaningful to the world. It’s where students, faculty and staff thrive in a supportive community committed to Jesuit, Catholic values and traditions. Here, students learn to become leaders through service to others.

Creighton creates a lifetime of value by caring for students’ mind, body, and spirit. We offer more than 140 academic programs, degrees, and majors, so you’ll be able to study exactly what you love. Our accessible faculty members put you first and support your growth through deeply personalized attention. Everything we do at Creighton stands on a solid Jesuit foundation, which promotes a uniquely rigorous education and reflects what matters most.

Many students have been unable to take the ACT or SAT as planned this year. Canceled testing dates, limited capacity, and other challenges have increased students' anxiety about standardized testing. As a result, this year, we're adjusting our test-optional policy to be more flexible. We don’t want students to pause their college search while waiting for an upcoming test date. We are encouraging students to apply to Creighton as a test-optional applicant.

Then, if a student is able to take a test in the coming months and they want their application to be re-reviewed for merit scholarships with the test score, they will be able to do so through the December testing dates*.

In fact, we will review and award scholarships based on the highest possible scholarship outcome. If a student sends scores after admission that would improve their scholarship award, we will re-evaluate. If scores are sent after admission that would negatively affect their scholarship decision, no change will be made.

Eastern Kentucky University

Your time starts now! Take the next step toward charting your course at Eastern Kentucky University. Test our new freshman Scholarship Estimator to see if you qualify for an automatic merit award.

How to Apply

Apply to EKU using the online application.
Provide an official high school transcript showing a minimum of six semesters of coursework at the time of admission and a final transcript post-graduation. Students who have earned 23 hours or fewer of college credit since graduating high school must also provide an official college transcript.

For assistance with submitting the online application, please email admissions@eku.edu.

Below are the requirements for admission to the university as a first-time freshman:

Standard Admission: High School Cumulative GPA (unweighted): 2.50 or higher

Success First Admission: High School Cumulative GPA (unweighted): 2.00-2.49

*All students must have a minimum high school GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. While test scores are not required for admissions purposes, students are encouraged to submit test scores for proper course placement in English and mathematics courses.

ROTC Scholarship

Most universities host Army ROTC programs and offer various scholarship opportunities and financial assistance, which can be a great opportunity for high school students to use to potentially graduate college debt free.

Army ROTC is also one of the only programs that offer students a guaranteed part-time OR full-time job in 18 different career fields after successful completion of the Army ROTC program and college graduation.

The Army ROTC National Scholarship board is a competitive program that provides eligible Juniors and Seniors 3-Year and 4-Year scholarship opportunities to a university that has Army ROTC. These scholarships provide 100% tuition assistance OR $10,000 Room & Board per year, a $1,200 book stipend per year, and a $420 monthly stipend during the fall and spring semesters.

If you have any have any questions or concerns about the Army ROTC at a College or University, please contact LT Kaliegh Hooper or Mr. Eric Sheaks at rotc@eku.edu or 859-622-1215.

For additional information, please see this power point link or this link.

Emory & Henry College

At Emory & Henry College, we also have been working hard—not only to prepare students for the world of work through a valuable and affordable education, but to ensure they adapt and thrive no matter what life throws their way. Here are just a few of the ways that students can interact and benefit from a connection with us.

What’s new at Emory & Henry?

Streamlined Admission Processes: We recognize that COVID-19 has presented many obstacles for families and schools. We now have some changes in our admissions processes to ease the transition into college. Admission has never been easier!
- Test Score Optional: We have waived the application requirement for test scores (SAT or ACT).
- Essay Requirement Waived: We are no longer requiring an essay as part of the application process.
- NEW Merit Scholarships: $23,000 in scholarships are available for those with a 3.5 GPA and above—one of the highest in the ODAC and the largest academic merit scholarship to be offered in E&H History!
- No Application Fee: The free application is open now for spring and fall enrollment. The earlier students apply, the better their benefits for preferred scholarships, class selection, housing and more.
- Spring 2021 Enrollment: COVID-19 may have altered some students’ plans to enter college in the fall semester. We encourage Spring term enrollment and students can still enter this academic year. If you know students who would benefit from Spring term enrollment, please encourage them to apply to Emory & Henry College. We are ready to help students begin their academic and professional careers and to offer generous scholarships. There is no need to delay the start of their brighter future.
The van Vlissingen Center for Career and Professional Development: We are ready to meet students at the new career center and offering programming to ensure success. Read about our new director, Lee Svete, and upcoming programs.

Academic Year Begins with Focus on Inclusion: As some students return to the campus of Emory & Henry College and most start their studies remotely due to the global pandemic, concerns for social justice, diversity, equity and inclusion remain at the forefront of dialogue on campus as well as in the country.

Virtual E&H Open House & Express Sessions, Sept. 19-25 or Oct. 10-16: Prospective high school students and their families are invited to learn about academic and student success resources, application process and timelines, financial aid options and more about Emory & Henry College. The week-long event offers mulitple express sessions. Attend one session and the student receives a t-shirt, or three or more sessions and be entered to win a grand prize! RSVP under Admissions Events.

FAFSA 101 Workshop, Oct. 2: We're offering a free workshop on Friday, October 2 about how to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for students, parents and school contacts. If you are not quite sure where to start, have specific questions about financial aid, or just want a general overview—this session is for you. RSVP.

Healthcare Careers Workshop, Oct. 14: Exercise Science & Pre-Health are hosting an open session for students, parents, teachers and counselors about preparing for healthcare careers and options at E&H via Zoom at 6:00 p.m. RSVP or contact JP Barfield at jpbarfield@ehc.edu for questions.
New eSports League for High School Students: Nathan Magstadt, E&H director of eSports is creating new and exciting leagues for high school students to participate in this Fall. Contact nmagstadt@ehc.edu for more information.
E&H Theatre Department Virtual Productions: The E&H Theatre Department is using digital media to do a series of 10-minute productions. Each short play is by a different playwright, including one by alumna Pearl Moore (E&H Class of 2019). Some of the productions will be directed by members of the Barter Theatre staff. Learn more.
E&H Choirs Seeking Virtual Singers: Josh Boggs, E&H director of choirs is seeking students, alumni and friends to participate in a virtual choir project to sign the Lutkin Benediction. Learn more or sign up by Sept. 20
Stay Homecoming: Virtual homecoming events are open to alumni, friends and students throughout the month of October. Join Us.

Go Inside E&H: We recently hosted a virtual series about programs at Emory & Henry. If you missed any of those, feel free to view them on our Youtube Channel Inside E&H Sessions playlist. We can also connect students directly with faculty and students virtually to learn more about programs. Request a meeting with an admissions counselor.

Please contact us if we can be of assistance and we look forward to speaking with you. Follow our social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and more to stay connected!