KHEAA Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority
KHEAA administers federal student loan programs, provides state financial aid and distributes information about college opportunities.
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KEES
Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES)
The KEES program provides scholarships to students who earn at least a 2.5 GPA each year of attendance at a certified Kentucky high school. The better you do in high school, the more you earn toward college. You may also earn awards for ACT/SAT scores and Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) or Cambridge Advanced International (CAI) test scores. Home school and GED graduates may earn awards based on their ACT scores.
KEES Base Award Amounts
For each year you earn a 2.5 or better GPA, you can earn the base amount listed below. For instance, a high school freshman who earns a 3.5 GPA would have a $375 scholarship for each year of college. Amounts may change based on available funds.
How do I get my Kheaa money?
There is no application needed to receive your KEES award. For high school graduates, once your college certifies that you are attending classes, KHEAA will forward your award to your school. Home-schooled and GED students should contact the financial aid office to have the school report your enrollment to KHEAA.
How many years do you get KEES money?
KEES is available for up to five (5) years from high school graduation, receipt of a bachelor's degree, or scholarship receipt for eight (8) semesters, whichever comes first.
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