At a glance
Free if eligible- What it covers
- The 2026–27 CAP maximum is $2,500 at a two-year institution or $5,300 at a four-year institution. Personal eligibility and available funds determine the award.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority ↗
- Income / financial rules
- Financial need is required and assessed through FAFSA. The source gives no universal household-income cutoff; CAP is separate from high-school-earned KEES.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority ↗
- Who to check first
- Be a Kentucky resident attending an eligible college, without past-due obligations to KHEAA or a Title IV programme.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority ↗
- Application timing
- Apply through the correct-year FAFSA as early as possible; awards are first-come by FAFSA completion. The programme section does not establish a single year-specific final CAP date.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority ↗
Check your eligibility
Some items describe alternative routes rather than requirements for everyone. Use the route that applies to you as a preparation checklist; the program makes the eligibility decision.
How to apply
- 1Submit the FAFSA for the school year you need aid as soon as it opens; CAP awards follow FAFSA completion date on a first-come basis.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority ↗
- 2Check the current participating-institution list and ask the college to confirm eligible programme length, enrollment and your actual award before comparing costs.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority ↗
What to watch for
Common questions
What is the main benefit?
The 2026–27 CAP maximum is $2,500 at a two-year institution or $5,300 at a four-year institution. Personal eligibility and available funds determine the award.
Is there an income limit?
Financial need is required and assessed through FAFSA. The source gives no universal household-income cutoff; CAP is separate from high-school-earned KEES.
When should I apply?
Apply through the correct-year FAFSA as early as possible; awards are first-come by FAFSA completion. The programme section does not establish a single year-specific final CAP date.
Sources & verification
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