I'm a high school junior looking into colleges in Kentucky and I'm curious about any scholarships specific to that state. Does anyone know of local programs or resources that could help me find financial aid opportunities there?
Certainly! Exploring scholarship options is an integral part of the college planning process. As a student targeting Kentucky specifically, you'll be pleased to know that there are numerous state-wide scholarship programs available.
1. Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES): This scholarship program is based on the GPA you earn each year in high school - the higher your GPA, the more KEES money you earn. Plus, you may earn additional amounts for ACT/SAT scores and Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) scores.
2. Kentucky Tuition Grant (KTG): This grant provides need-based aid to qualified Kentucky residents attending in-state, private colleges.
3. College Access Program (CAP) Grant: This is another need-based financial aid program for Kentucky residents. The CAP Grant is designed to bridge the gap between students’ financial capacities and the tuition fees at participating Kentucky institutions.
4. Governor’s Scholars Program: A summer program for rising high school seniors in Kentucky. Participants can garner significant scholarships, with some colleges even offering full tuition to GSP participants!
5. Appily is a national online scholarship portal that allows you to filter scholarships by state, so that could potentially be a valuable resource.
Keep in mind these are just a few of the many scholarship opportunities available to you. You should also check with the financial aid offices of the specific Kentucky colleges you're interested in as they can provide information about institution-specific scholarships. And don't forget about national scholarships too—they might not be specific to Kentucky, but you're still eligible to apply.
Remember that applying for scholarships can be a time-consuming process, but the potential payoff is worth it. Best of luck on your college journey!
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