Advice from KHEAA: For any student looking at attending a school out of state, apply to at least one college in Kentucky. That way, you'll receive an official offer that includes your KEES award. This will give you more leverage when asking out of state schools to potentially match what you would have received from KEES.
Advice from Colleges: On each college's web page, search "Common Data Set." Utilize the information in that document to help you compare and navigate the admissions process.