KHEAA Press Room
Financial aid information for Kentucky students

• Things you need to know about student loans
  One fact of life for most college students is that they will need student loans to help pay for their college education. Many times their parents will also need to take out loans to help them, so both students and parents need to learn more about student loans and how to save money on these loans. Boyle County High School junior wins scholarship, photo shoot
  A Boyle County High School junior is the winner of a $500 scholarship essay contest, earning her school a photo shoot for pictures to be used in statewide college planning publications. Pay attention to deadlines for scholarships, admissions
  Now is the time for high school seniors to begin paying close attention to application deadlines for college admissions and financial aid. Here are some tips from the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) and The Student Loan People: Free workshops will help families apply for college financial aid
  Students and parents who live in Bullitt, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby and Spencer counties can get free help on applying for college financial aid at a series of workshops starting in November. Kentucky maintains low student loan default rate
  Efforts to help Kentuckians avoid defaulting on their student loans are being met with success according to the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) and The Student Loan People, the state's only public, nonprofit student loan provider. Money Tips for College Students: How to Make It, Use It and Save It.
  Know your bank balance Borrower benefits help many save thousands on student loans
  Many Kentuckians have saved thousands of dollars repaying their student loans by taking advantage of the borrower benefits offered by The Student Loan People, the state's only public, nonprofit student loan provider. Trimble County High School students appear in statewide financial aid books
  When Trimble County High School students check out the 2008 financial aid publications from the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) and The Student Loan People, they will see some familiar faces. That is because over 20 of their classmates served as models last January for staff photographers during two photo shoots at the school. The photos are used in free college planning guides for high school students, posters, brochures and other KHEAA/Student Loan People publications distributed statewide. Money Tips for College Students: How to Make It, Use It and Save It.
  Plan ahead and take control of your money High school junior will win scholarship, photo shoot
  One junior attending Kentucky's high schools will win a $500 scholarship to use at a Kentucky college of his or her choice — and a photo shoot for his or her school. Just tell why your school is the best in the state in 200 words or less. There is an important rule change this year: Students should not mention the name of their school or any other identifying factors in their essays. "It's Money, Baby" Helps Students Succeed
  Creating a budget. Balancing a checkbook.Using credit cards responsibly. These skills are essential for student success. Money Tips for College Students: How to Make It, Use It and Save It
  Don't underestimate the importance of a good credit report Free publications help Kentucky's students, parents plan for college
  High school counselors across the state will receive free books to distribute to students to help them plan and prepare for college. Kentucky teacher saves big with Best in Class
  Tracy Cochran always wanted to be a teacher. With the Best in Class program from The Student Loan People, she's fulfilling her dream and saving money in the process. Free tips for finding money for college
  If you're headed to college, following these tips from the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) and The Student Loan People may give you the edge in the annual race for scholarship dollars. College grants available for adult students
  Adult Kentuckians who have never taken college classes, but want to, may be eligible to take advantage of a new Go Higher Grant administered by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA). Don't be taken in by something that sounds too good to be true
  Parents of college-bound students probably hear a lot of sales pitches from companies that promise to help them find financial aid to pay for college. Families encouraged to compare costs and save on student loans
  Kentuckians who must borrow to pay for college or technical training are encouraged to compare costs and benefits associated with student loans to perhaps save hundreds, and even thousands, of dollars. Rea