A Federal Pell Grant is an award to help undergraduate students pay for their education after high school. For many students, Pell Grants provide a foundation of financial aid to which aid from other federal and non-federal sources may be added. Eligibility for the Pell Grant is determined by completion of the FAFSA.

The FSEOG is for undergraduate students with exceptional financial need who are also Pell Grant recipients.

The TEACH Grant provides funding for students who agree to teach in a high-need field at a low-income school after graduation. In exchange, recipients must teach full-time for at least four years within eight years of completing their program.

TEACH Grant Requirement:
This grant requires a teaching service commitment. If not fulfilled, it converts to a Direct Unsubsidized Loan. Interest is charged from the date the grant was disbursed.

Eligible students must complete the FAFSA, meet academic achievement requirements such as GPA or test score thresholds, and sign a TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve. Students must also complete required TEACH Grant counseling and continue to meet eligibility requirements each year.

For education majors, the TEACH Grant may be combined with other programs, such as the Kentucky Teacher Scholarship, for students who qualify. This can help reduce out-of-pocket costs.

Basic eligibility requirements include:

1. U.S. citizenship or eligible non-citizen status
2. Enrollment in qualifying education coursework
3. Meeting academic achievement requirements
4. Completing TEACH Grant counseling and signing an Agreement to Serve

For more details, visit StudentAid.gov.

• Kentucky Tuition Grant (KTG)* is available to Kentucky residents who demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA. To be eligible, a student must be enrolled full-time at an eligible private Kentucky college or university. For more information see KHEAA website.
• College Access Program (CAP) Grant* is available to Kentucky residents who are enrolled at least half-time at a Kentucky college or university and whose Expected Family Contribution (EFC), as determined by the FAFSA. For more information see KHEAA website.

*Please note that these funds are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to file your FAFSA as soon after October 1 as possible for optimum consideration.

• Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES) is money earned by Kentucky students who attended and graduated from a certified Kentucky high school. The amount earned is based on grade point average and ACT score. Students must achieve a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at the end of the freshman year and a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA at the end of subsequent years to retain their full award.

For more information on Kentucky grants and scholarships, visit the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority at KHEAA website.

Contact the educational agency in your state for information on state grants and any filing deadlines.