Requirements
Students who submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must provide their Social Security Number (SSN) where requested on the admission application.
You may be eligible for aid if you meet the following conditions:
- You will be enrolled in a degree program for the purpose of obtaining a degree offered by the University of Kentucky.
- You are a citizen of the United States of America or an eligible non-citizen (See the Free Application of Federal Student Aid).
A FAFSA is not required to receive an academic scholarship awarded by the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships, however the University strongly encourages every student to file a FAFSA so they may be considered for all types of financial assistance that is available.
Individuals admitted by the Office of Admissions as non-degree students generally DO NOT qualify for state or federal financial assistance. Non-degree students must contact the Office of Student Financial Aid to speak with a financial aid counselor who will determine if they are eligible to apply for financial assistance.
Undergraduate, graduate or professional students enrolled in a certificate program are NOT eligible for federal Title IV financial aid funds unless they are concurrently enrolled in a degree program at the University of Kentucky.
Priority dates to complete the FAFSA are listed below:
For courses offered in the Fall 2023 or Spring 2024, complete the 2023-2024 FAFSA (available beginning October 1, 2022) as soon as possible.
For courses offered in the Summer 2024, complete the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 (available in December 2023) FAFSAs by April 1, 2024.
For courses offered in the Fall 2024 or Spring 2025, complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA (available in December 2023) by:
- Incoming Freshmen - Priority date is February 1, 2024
- Returning and Transfer Students - Priority date is February 1, 2024