KEES awards are available for a maximum of 8 academic terms and must be used within the earlier of satisfying requirements for a baccalaureate degree or 5 years from high school graduation. KEES awards can be used for the fall and spring terms only and are not available for summer coursework. Students with visiting and non-degree statuses are not eligible to receive KEES.
Kentucky Higher Educational Assistance Authority (KHEAA) calculates your KEES offer based on information submitted by your high school. During the summer, you should receive a letter from KHEAA with award earned during the prior academic year. You may access your award information when you log into myKHEAA.
If a KEES award is not listed in your information, contact your high school guidance counselor.
In order to receive a KEES award at the University of Kentucky (UK), the University must have your social security number (SSN) on file so that the your KEES money can be requested from KHEAA. Please ensure that the University has your correct SSN by check the myUK portal or contacting the University to update/add if necessary.