Kentucky State Grants: These grants, funded by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, are awarded according to need to Kentucky residents attending Kentucky colleges and is subject to availability of funds. The grants are available as a Kentucky Tuition Grant (KTG) or College Access Program (CAP).

Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES): This program is administered by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) which offers Kentucky high school students an opportunity to earn college scholarships. This scholarship is based upon ACT scores and high school grade point averages. Students who have met the academic requirements for KEES will have their accounts automatically credited according to the amount they have earned. Students do not have to apply for a KEES award; it is sent automatically to the College once the college notifies KHEAA the student is enrolled.