KentuckyCAN

A list of links to Kentucky websites concerning college access

Web Link Kentucky Adult Education "Kentucky Adult Education funds adult education centers in all 120 counties to improve an individual’s ability to read, write and speak in English and function effectively in the workplace, family and society." Gear Up Kentucky "GEAR UP Kentucky is a program that encourages young people to stay in school, study hard, and take the right courses to go to college. GEAR UP Kentucky was established in 2000 and serves students in 27 counties." Kentucky Association of Secondary and College Admission Counselors "The Kentucky Association of Secondary and College Admission Counselors is the only professional association in the commonwealth that brings together those who work with students as they make the transition from high school to post-secondary education. The goal of KASCAC is to serve college-bound students within the commonwealth and to improve their access to higher education." Kentucky School Counselor Association "The mission of the Kentucky School Counselor Association (KSCA) is to represent professional school counselors and promote ethical practices and professionalism. KSCA empowers professional school counselors with knowledge, skills, connections and resources to support academic, career and personal/social development of all students." Kentucky Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel "KAEOPP is an organization with members committed to helping students succeed. Our students are all ages, from middle school age, to high school age, to college age, and adults. They typically come from lower income households where no one had previously completed a college degree. Our commitment is simple: to help students who normally wouldn't achieve great things through education do just that. After we serve our students they are successful individuals who make a difference in their communities. We are proud to serve each student and are eager to serve many more." Kentucky Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators "Founded in 1966, the Kentucky Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, Inc. (KASFAA) is a dynamic professional organization established to serve practitioners, users, and providers of student financial aid programs. This effort occurs in an environment of shaping of ideas--thus promoting opportunities, equity, and access in and to higher education." Kentucky Department of Education "The Kentucky Department of Education is a service agency of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The department provides resources and guidance to Kentucky's public schools and districts as they implement the state's K-12 education requirements. The department also serves as the state liaison for federal education requirements and funding opportunities." Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) "The Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) is a public corporation and governmental agency and instrumentality of the Commonwealth established in 1966 to improve students' access to higher education. To that end, KHEAA administers several financial aid programs and disseminates information about higher education opportunities." Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education "The Council on Postsecondary Education, a 16-member board appointed by the Governor, is the state coordinating board for postsecondary and adult education in Kentucky." Go Higher Kentucky "The Go Higher KY website is your complete guide to attending college in Kentucky. By taking a few minutes to create a student account on Go Higher KY, you can automatically insert your information into financial aid and college applications, visit campuses virtually, explore career options, get adult education information, and receive help transferring to another school." Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence "The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence is a statewide education advocacy organization.We work to improve education for all Kentuckians."