College Access Program Grant

College Access Program (CAP) grants help Kentucky’s financially needy undergraduate students attend eligible public and private colleges and universities, trade schools, and technical colleges.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for a CAP grant, a student must:

• Be a Kentucky resident.
• Have financial need.
• Attend an eligible college.
• Have no past due financial obligations to KHEAA or to any Title IV program.
• Be enrolled at least half-time in a program that is at least two years in length.

Limits

CAP eligibility is limited to:

• Equivalent of full-time enrollment for four academic terms when enrolled in a two-year program of study.
• Equivalent of full-time enrollment for eight academic terms when enrolled in a four-year program of study.

Application

To apply for CAP, students must complete the FAFSA for the school year they are needing financial aid.

The FAFSA opens on October 1 each year. Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible once the FAFSA is available.

CAP grant funds are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis by FAFSA completion date.

Award Amount

The 2024-2025 CAP maximum award is as follows:

• Up to $2,500 at a two-year institution.
• Up to $5,300 at a four-year institution.