Adopted and Foster Children Waiver
KY Student whose family receives state-funded adoption assistance
Currently placed in Foster Care by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or
The Department of Juvenile Justice
In an independent living program funded by the cabinet
In custody of the cabinet or Department of Juvenile Justice prior to being adopted
by a family that resides in KY OR in custody of Cabinet for Health and Family
Services on his/her 18th birthday.
Must enter college or vocational school no more than four years after graduating from HS
Award: up to the cost of in-state tuition and mandatory student fee waiver for up to 5 years
if satisfactory progress is maintained
Application: contact the Financial Aide Office of the school you plan to attend or
contact: Fawn Conley 502-564-2147 ext. 4497 fawn.conley@ky.gov
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Fall Semester,

Early Childhood Development Scholarship
KY Residents and US citizens, nationals or permanent residents working at least
20 hours weekly In a participating early childhood facility
Must pursue an approved early childhood program
Not enroll in more than 9 credit hours per term
Award is tuition, not to exceed $1800 per award year (July 1 – June 30)
Application: call 1-866-294-0135
Application Deadline: for Fall Semester –