{"id":44,"date":"2020-01-16T13:44:26","date_gmt":"2020-01-16T18:44:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/financial-aid\/?page_id=44"},"modified":"2025-10-02T13:05:01","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T17:05:01","slug":"state-and-federal-aid","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/financial-aid\/scholarships-grants-aid\/state-and-federal-aid\/","title":{"rendered":"State and Federal Aid"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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State Aid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Each student’s home state offers a variety of educational grants and scholarships. Students from states other than Kentucky should contact their state government for information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

KEES Scholarship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship can be applied to tuition bills at any post-secondary institution in Kentucky. This scholarship is based on a student’s yearly GPA and highest ACT or SAT score. For more information, see the KHEAA<\/a> homepage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Kentucky offers two types of grants, both of which require completion of the FAFSA form for eligibility:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CAP Grant<\/strong>\u2014The College Access Program grant is given to in-state students with high levels of financial need. This grant is set at $5,300 for the 2024-25 academic year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

KTG Grant\u2014<\/strong>The Kentucky Tuition Grant is awarded to in-state students attending Kentucky private colleges and universities. This grant is set at $3,300 for the 2024-25 academic year and is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Those interested in this grant are urged to complete the FAFSA form by February 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Aid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Transylvania takes part in the Federal Student Aid Programs, which include three types of aid. Eligibility for these programs is based on information provided on a completed FAFSA form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These awards are gifts to students, based on need. Two federal grants exist:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pell Grant\u2014<\/strong>For the 2024-25 academic year, the Pell Grant award amount is up to $7,395 per year depending on the student’s need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SEOG Grant\u2014<\/strong>The Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant award amount is up to $1,000 per year and is given only to students receiving the Federal Pell Grant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Work-Study<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Federal College Work-Study (FCWS) program allows students to work a set number of hours a week at campus jobs for an hourly rate. Students receive paychecks for this work and are expected to use the money for education-related expenses. Transylvania’s program offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n