Financial Aid Information for Kentucky State University

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Financial Aid Contact: 502-597-5960

State and Federal Grant Programs

College Access Program (CAP)

Students who are Kentucky residents may apply for a grant from the Commonwealth of Kentucky. They must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is available from the University's Student Financial Aid Office. To receive this grant, students must submit the FAFSA prior to the March 15 state deadline.

Federal Pell Grant Program

The Federal Pell Grant Program is the largest federal student aid program available to undergraduate students. It provides gift assistance to eligible students and is the "foundation" of financial aid packaging. Student eligibility is based on financial need, which is determined through statutory formulas developed by the U.S. Congress. The Federal Pell Grant Processor will send a three- to five-part Student Aid Report (SAR) directly to the student. This SAR should be submitted by the student to the University's Student Financial Aid Office immediately upon receipt. The University's Student Financial Aid Office will calculate the amount of a student's Federal Pell Grant award based upon information contained on the SAR.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Gran ts (FSEOG)

The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is a form of gift assistance supplemental to the Federal Pell Grant. FSEOG provides grant assistance to make available the benefits of post-secondary education to qualified students who demonstrate financial need. Applicants must complete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for this grant.

Federal Loan Programs

Federal Perkins

Kentucky State University provides loan assistance to eligible students who have established financial need. These loans carry an annual 5 percent simple interest charge, and the payment begins six or nine months after graduation or if the borrower ceases to be enrolled on at least a half-time basis. This is a federally-funded, low-interest loan, and legal action will be taken if repayment is not made as agreed to by the student. The FAFSA must be filed in order to determine eligibility for this loan.

William D. Ford Federal Direct Student Loan Program

Also called Direct Subsidized Loans: The federal government pays the interest on these loans while students are in school at least half-time and during certain other times, such as grade periods and deferments (postponements of repayment).

Students must demonstrate financial need to receive this type of loan. (Financial Aid determines need based on the information provided on the Student Aid Report.)

Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford/Ford Loans - Also called Direct Unsubsidized Loans: Students can get these loans regardless of financial need, but will have to pay all interest charges.

Master Promissory Note

Must be completed by all direct loan borrowers. It is a legally binding contract between the U.S. Department of Education (lender) and a borrower. The promissory note contains the terms and conditions of the loan, including how and when the loan must be repaid. One MPN covers both the Federal Direct Subsidized and the Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans. The amount of subsidized and/or unsubsidized loan does not show on the MPN but will be included in the most recent financial aid award notification from the Office of Financial Aid. A disclosure statement from the common origination and disbursement will be sent to the borrower. This statement will provide comprehensive information about the types of loans that were processed by the school, including both subsidized and/or direct unsubsidized loans, the loan period, and the anticipated disbursements. It is important for the student to remember that he/she will be responsible to repay only the loans he/she actually receive at the school.

Federal Direct PLUS Loans - for parents of dependent students to pay for their children’s education. Parents are responsible for all interest charges. In order to apply, a parent must complete a combined application/promissory note from the school. The student must also complete a portion of the application. The parent will be notified if he/she is eligible for the PLUS loan. Generally, the parent is eligible if he/she does not have an adverse credit history (a credit check will be done), is not in default on a federal student loan (including Federal PLUS loans), and meets the other eligibility requirements outlined on the loan application.

The interest rate is variable and is adjusted each year on July 1, but is currently capped at 9 percent. The interest begins to accumulate on the date of the first loan disbursement. The loan will be disbursed in at least two payments and generally will be credited to the student’s account for payment of tuition and other school charges. Any leftover funds will be paid to the parent by check or, with his/her written permission, either left in the student’s account or paid directly to the student. The repayment period begins on the day the loan is fully disbursed. First payment is due within 60 days after the final loan disbursement.