Kentucky's College Access Program (CAP)

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College Access Program (CAP)

The College Access Program (CAP) helps Kentucky's financially needy undergraduate students attend eligible public and private colleges and universities, proprietary schools, and technical colleges. CAP Grants are awarded to Kentucky residents enrolled for at least six semester hours (half time) in academic programs that take at least two years to complete. To qualify for a CAP Grant, the total expected family contribution (EFC) toward the student's educational expenses cannot exceed $4,041.

The maximum award for the 2008-2009 academic year is $1,900 ($950 each semester). Eligible part-time college students will receive an amount calculated on $79 per credit hour. Part-time amounts for CAP recipients attending quarter-hour institutions are calculated according to a schedule provided to the institutions. This grant has an aggregate limit of 250% of an annual award for an associate's degree and 450% of an annual award for a bachelor's degree. This means that full-time students at a semester school will use all their eligibility for an associate's degree in 2 1/2 years.

Please note that credit hours attempted by correspondence or internet courses are not acceptable for grant enrollment purposes, except for courses taken through the Kentucky Virtual Campus.

To apply, students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You can obtain up to three paper copies of the FAFSA by calling the Federal Student Aid Information Center toll free at 800.433.3243 or you can apply online.


COMPLETE THE FAFSA
Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as you can after January 1 if you plan to go to college in the fall. You can obtain up to three paper copies of the FAFSA by calling the Federal Student Aid Information Center toll free at 800.433.3243 or you can apply online.

KENTUCKY LOTTERY
KHEAA gratefully acknowledges the Kentucky Lottery for its support and major commitment to Kentucky students. Lottery proceeds fund millions annually in student financial aid awards, including the state's need-based grant program, the merit-based Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES) program and the KHEAA Teacher Scholarship.