| College Access Program (CAP) Grant |
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| Eligibility: | Financially needy undergraduate Kentucky resident enrolled in an eligible school for at least six semester hours or equivalent quarter hours in an eligible course of study. |
| Awards: | The maximum award for a full-time student for academic year 2007-2008 is $1,900. Eligible part-time students will receive $79 per credit hour at semester-based institutions or $53 per quarter hour at quarter-based institutions. The Expected Family Contribution (EFC) for CAP consideration is $4,110. |
| Application: | FAFSA. |
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| Federal Pell Grant |
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| Eligibility: | Undergraduate student who holds no bachelor's or higher degree, has financial need, and is a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen enrolled in an eligible school. Students enrolled in a post baccalaureate teacher certificate or licensing program may also be eligible. |
| Awards: | Amount set by the federal government each year depending on program funding and financial need. For the 2007-2008 academic year, the award maximum is $4,310. |
| Application: | FAFSA. |
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| Academic Competitiveness Grant |
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| Eligibility: | First- and second-year full-time undergraduate student who holds no bachelor's or higher degree, receives a Federal Pell grant, and is a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen enrolled in an eligible school. First-year students must have been enrolled in a "rigorous" high school program. Second-year students must have a 3.0 GPA after their first year in college. |
| Awards: | A first-year student can be awarded up to $750; second-year student can receive up to $1,300. |
| Application: | FAFSA. |
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| National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART) Grant |
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| Eligibility: | Third-and fourth-year full time undergraduate students majoring in certain areas of science, mathematics, and foreign language. They must be Federal Pell grant recipients and have at least a 3.0 GPA in their major to qualify. |
| Awards: | The maximum SMART award is $4,000 per year. |
| Application: | FAFSA. |
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| Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant |
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| Eligibility: | Undergraduate student who holds no bachelor's or higher degree, has exceptional financial need, and is a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen enrolled in an eligible school. |
| Awards: | Up to $4,000 each academic year depending on program funding and financial need. |
| Application: | FAFSA. Deadline set by the institution. |
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| Kentucky Tuition Grant (KTG) |
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| Eligibility: | Financially needy Kentucky residents without a bachelor's degree and enrolled full time at an eligible Kentucky private college in an eligible program of study. |
| Awards: | The maximum award for the 2007-2008 academic year is $3,000. |
| Application: | FAFSA. |
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| Vocational Rehabilitation Assistance |
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| Eligibility: | Individuals who have physical or mental impairments which constitute or result in substantial impediment to employment and can benefit in terms of an employment outcome from vocational rehabilitation services. They should also require vocational rehabilitation services in order to prepare for, enter into, engage in, or retain employment. Academic aptitude and economic need should be demonstrated. |
| Awards: | Partial payment of tuition and other services. Amount based on financial need assessment and availability of funds. |
| Application: | Write to the Kentucky Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, Cabinet for Workforce Development, 209 St. Clair Street, Frankfort, KY 40601; call (800) 372-7172; or visit kydvr.state.ky.us. |
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