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Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship is a grant from the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) that covers tuition for eligible Kentucky residents pursuing career and technical education in high-demand fields. Students can earn up to 60 credit hours at no cost, with certifications available in as little as four months.
The program offers over 2,600 course options across Kentucky community and technical colleges, focusing on in-demand industries such as advanced manufacturing, construction trades, healthcare, and technology. The scholarship is designed to help Kentuckians quickly gain workforce-ready credentials for well-paying jobs.
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Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship Call us at: 833-711-WRKSRequest Information Visit kheaa. com if you’ve already applied for the Work Ready Kentucky scholarship and have questions about your application or award status. You can get trained for a high paying, in-demand job in four months or less tuition free.
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The Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship is available to: 2. Those with a high school diploma or students working on their GED. 3.
Anyone without an associate degree or higher. The scholarship is not income or GPA based. No essay is required.
### Step 2. Apply to the college or university of your choice. * Kentucky Community and Technical College System * Campbellsville University * Eastern Kentucky University * Galen College of Nursing * Northern Kentucky University * University of the Cumberlands * Western Kentucky University * University of Louisville * Medical Career and Technical College ### Step 3.
Complete the FAFSA. Submit your application today! ### Step 4.
Apply for the Work Ready Scholarship Apply for the scholarship today. There's no essay or application fee! If a student has questions about their WRKS application or want to check their application status, what should they do?
Students should check their KHEAA account, if needed call KHEAA. If a student applied for the WRKS last year and got approved, do they need to reapply for the upcoming school year? Yes, students need to reapply each year.
The application for the scholarship opens May 1st. Once a student’s WRKS application is completed, should they contact their school to inform them? No, students do not need to contact the school.
When does a student find out if they got approved? In recent years, KHEAA sends out more information in July about scholarship status. If an award is showing on the students KHEAA account but not showing awarded at the school, what does this mean?
KHEAA may award a student WRKS, but they may not meet some of the eligibility criteria at the school (enrolled in eligible program, SAP, etc.). Students should contact the financial aid office at their school for additional information. If a student has already applied to the school and scholarship, but would like to switch their program of study now – what should they do?
To qualify for the Work Ready Scholarship, students must be enrolled in an eligible program. If they wish to switch programs, they must ensure that the new program is also eligible. Students should consult their Financial Aid advisor for guidance on the necessary steps.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Kentucky residents with a high school diploma/GED who have not yet earned an associate's degree or higher. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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