Winter Break

Please note that Cumberlands will be closed for the winter break beginning December 18. Offices will reopen on January 5, 2026. 

Funding toward your education that you don't have to pay back.

Grants are given based on many different criteria. They may or may not require a minimum GPA, ACT or SAT score, or financial need level. 

Available Grants

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Federal Pell Grant

A federal grant given to students on the basis of financial need.
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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant

A federal grant that supplements Federal Pell grants.
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Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarships (KEES)

For Kentucky natives, rewarding academic excellence.
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Kentucky Tuition Grant (KTG)

A need-based grant for qualified Kentucky residents attending independent colleges within the state.
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College Access Program (CAP)

A need-based grant for qualified Kentucky residents attending colleges within the state.

Grant FAQs