College Access Program Grant
Scholarship Sponsored by Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority
College Access Program (CAP) grants help Kentucky’s financially needy undergraduate students attend eligible public and private colleges and universities, trade schools, and technical colleges.
Eligibility
Requirements
To be considered for a CAP grant, a student must:
- Be a Kentucky resident.
- Have financial need.
- Attend an eligible college.
- Have no past-due financial obligations to KHEAA or to any Title IV program.
- Be enrolled at least half-time in a program that is at least two years in length.
Limits
CAP eligibility is limited to:
- Equivalent of full-time enrollment for four academic terms when enrolled in a two-year program of study.
- Equivalent of full-time enrollment for eight academic terms when enrolled in a four-year program of
study.
Application
To apply for CAP, students must complete the FAFSA for the school year they are needing financial aid.
The FAFSA opens on October 1 each year. Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible once the
FAFSA is available.
CAP grant funds are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis by FAFSA completion date.
Award Amount
The 2023-2024 CAP maximum award is as follows:
- Up to $2,500 at a two-year institution.
- Up to $5,300 at a four-year institution.
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