Frequently Asked Questions
Full-time Undergraduate = 012 hours; Full Time Graduate = 9 hours.
Part-time Undergraduate = 6 hours; Part-time Graduate = 5 hours.
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY, MAIN CAMPUS, 2009-2010 BUDGETS
| Undergraduate | Graduate | Law | Pharmacy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | 8,240 | 8,778 | 16,020 | 20,344 |
| Room and Board | 9,126 | 11,050 | 11,050 | 11,050 |
| Books and Supplies | 800 | 800 | 900 | 900 |
| Travel | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Personal | 1,394 | 2,392 | 2,350 | 2,326 |
| Loan Origination | 40 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| TOTAL | 20,300 | 23,800 | 31,100 | 35,400 |
| Undergraduate | Graduate | Law | Pharmacy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | 16,788 | 18,088 | 27,758 | 37,037 |
| Room and Board | 9,126 | 11,050 | 11,050 | 11,050 |
| Books and Supplies | 800 | 800 | 900 | 900 |
| Travel | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Personal | 1,446 | 2,382 | 2,412 | 2,336 |
| Loan Origination | 40 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| TOTAL | 28,900 | 33,100 | 42,900 | 52,100 |
| Undergraduate | Graduate | Law | Pharmacy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | 8,240 | 8,778 | 16,020 | 20,344 |
| Room and Board | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 |
| Books and Supplies | 800 | 800 | 900 | 900 |
| Travel | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Personal | 1,420 | 2,342 | 2,400 | 2,376 |
| Loan Origination | 30 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| TOTAL | 13,100 | 14,600 | 22,000 | 26,300 |
Yes, but only Pell Grants if eligible. You will not be eligible for loans.
Yes, next year's applications are available after Jan 1.
The priority deadline is February 15th for incoming Freshmen. April 1st is the deadline for returning & transfer students. You may apply after those dates; however, some types of aid may be exhausted.
The year is broken down into fall, spring and summer. If you want to apply for summer aid you must complete the procedures for the regular academic year and fill out a short summer application which is available in March.
Changes in your financial aid situation, such as the receipt of additional grants/scholarships, those must be taken into consideration and may impact your current eligibility for assistance. The latest award notice takes precedence over previous notices.
Yes. To receive aid you must maintain Reasonable Academic Progress (RAP) toward your degree. You must complete at least 67 percent of all hours attempted during all semesters at UK and maintain a 2.0 G.P.A. by the start of you junior year.
Your Financial Aid is credited directly to your student account. If there is a credit balance on your account (after all billed charges have been paid), Student Billings will process and mail a refund check within a few days. The University of Kentucky will begin offering direct deposit of students' excess financial aid funds or other overpayments beginning with the Fall 2007/08 Academic Year.
- Direct Deposit FAQs (PDF)
- Direct Deposit Authorization Form (PDF)
You will receive acknowledgment from the Central Processor after you submit your FAFSA. Review the data and make corrections if necessary. You will receive notification from the UK Financial Aid Office when your financial aid award is available on the myUK portal.
If you receive a Perkins or Health Professions Loan, you will be sent an e-mail from campus partners after you have accepted it with instructions for entrance counseling and the promissory note that will be done online.
If you receive a Federal Direct Loan, you must complete the electronic master promissory note at http://dlenote.ed.gov and the Entrance Counseling at www.dl.ed.gov.
All financial aid is credited to pay your UK charges. Any credit balance will be mailed to you or directly deposited to your account if you have made arrangements for that.
- You have been chosen for verification, but have not completed the process.
- You have not completed your promissory note.
- You have not completed Direct Loan or Perkins Loan Entrance counseling.
- You are on Reasonable Academic Progress.
- If you are less than full-time, your aid will not credit until the end of Add/Drop. Since the number of hours for which you enroll determines the amount of money which you are eligible to receive for some types of aid, adjustments to your aid package may be necessary.
- Financial Aid : (859) 257-3172
- Admissions : (859) 257-2000
- Registrar : (859) 257-3161
- Housing : (859) 257-1866
- Student Billing Services : (859) 257-3406 ext. 265
- Direct Loan Office : (859) 257-3406 ext. 259 OR 260
- Academic Scholarship Office : (859) 257-4198
Visit myUK and login with your 'link blue' credentials. Once in the myUK portal you select Financials, then Financial Aid. You may then view your award. Before you can accept the award you must read and agree to the Terms and Conditions. After agreeing to the Terms and Conditions, return to View and Accept Award to accept or reject your awards.