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Kentucky College Access Program (CAP) Grant

Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA)

$2,500–$5,300File the FAFSA each year as early as you can after it opens on October 1, because awards depend on lottery funding. KHEAA's guide lists no deadline, so check its page for the current dateLast verified October 25, 2026

Who can apply: Residents of KY; U.S. citizens and permanent residents; with demonstrated financial need.

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A need-based grant for Kentucky residents who are U.S. citizens and attend an eligible Kentucky college at least six semester hours. KHEAA's guide lists up to $5,300 a year for full-time students at four-year schools and up to $2,500 a year at two-year schools, paid from Kentucky Lottery revenue. You apply by filing the FAFSA.

What you'll need to apply

  • Financial information: FAFSA each year (the guide lists it as the only application), with financial need
  • Proof of enrollment or acceptance: At least 6 semester hours at an eligible Kentucky school, in an undergraduate course of study
  • Kentucky resident who is a U.S. citizen (KHEAA's guide says citizens, so permanent residents may not qualify). Amounts are per KHEAA's printed guide, and state lottery funding for CAP and KTG is expected to tighten, so check the current award

The sponsor's page only listed some of what's needed, so this list may be missing items and the effort score may be higher than the real work. Requirements can change each cycle. Confirm them on the sponsor's page before you apply.

How the effort score of 93 is figured
  • Start at100
  • Financial information: FAFSA each year (the guide lists it as the only application), with financial need−5
  • Proof of enrollment or acceptance: At least 6 semester hours at an eligible Kentucky school, in an undergraduate course of study−2
  • Effort score93

Points come off 100 for each thing the application asks for. They are our estimates of effort, not measured hours. How the score works

Eligibility

  • • Residents of: KY
  • • Demonstrated financial need required

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