College Access Program (CAP) Grant

Grant · Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA)

College Access Program (CAP) Grant. $2,500–$5,300. Expected to Reopen. Not a promise you will receive the award.

Sponsor
Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA)
Official link
https://www.kheaa.com/web/scholarships-grants.faces (kheaa.com)
Amount
$2,500–$5,300. 2026-2027 CAP maximum: up to $2,500 at a two-year institution; up to $5,300 at a four-year institution (KHEAA Scholarships and Grants).
Status
Expected to Reopen — estimate. Last cycle closed. Estimate based on the prior cycle: around October 2027. The official page has not posted the new date yet.
Deadline
FAFSA ASAP after October 1 each year
Who can apply
Students in Kentucky
Last checked
October 23, 2026 (we checked the official page)
Last verified
2026-10-23

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Source: Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) (official URL on file)

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Deadline verified: yes · 2026-09-07

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Eligibility on file

Kentucky CAP Grant (KHEAA): need-based undergraduate grant. 2026-27 maxima $2,500 (2-year) / $5,300 (4-year). File FAFSA early; funds first-come until depleted. Official KHEAA scholarships-grants page. Eligibility (CAP Grant; checked 2026-09-07): Kentucky resident with financial need; enrolled ≥ half-time in eligible ≥2-year program; no past-due KHEAA/Title IV obligations. Apply via FAFSA (opens Oct 1); awards first-come by FAFSA date. 2026-27 max $2,500 (2-year) / $5,300 (4-year). Official: kheaa.com.

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How to apply

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Questions

Who sponsors College Access Program (CAP) Grant?

Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA). Official page: https://www.kheaa.com/web/scholarships-grants.faces

What is the amount for College Access Program (CAP) Grant?

$2,500–$5,300. 2026-2027 CAP maximum: up to $2,500 at a two-year institution; up to $5,300 at a four-year institution (KHEAA Scholarships and Grants). This is the amount on file.

Who can apply for College Access Program (CAP) Grant?

Kentucky CAP Grant (KHEAA): need-based undergraduate grant. 2026-27 maxima $2,500 (2-year) / $5,300 (4-year). File FAFSA early; funds first-come until depleted. Official KHEAA scholarships-grants page. Eligibility (CAP Grant; checked 2026-09-07): Kentucky resident with financial need; enrolled ≥ half-time in eligible ≥2-year program; no past-due KHEAA/Title IV obligations. Apply via FAFSA (opens Oct 1); awards first-come by FAFSA date. 2026-27 max $2,500 (2-year) / $5,300 (4-year). Official:…

What is the status of College Access Program (CAP) Grant?

Expected to Reopen. Last cycle closed. Estimate based on the prior cycle: around October 2027. The official page has not posted the new date yet.

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