Application Process
Complete the FAFSA at studentaid.gov. Please make sure EKU is listed as one of your schools. EKU School Code: 001963
If this is your first time applying for financial aid, you will need to set up an FSA ID at studentaid.gov.
If you are a dependent student, your parent will also need to create an FSA ID.
It usually takes a week for us to receive the FAFSA once it is submitted.
Once we receive your FAFSA
- Be sure to monitor your EKU email to see if anything else is required to be submitted
- Once we receive your FAFSA and any additional requirements, you will be emailed an award notification. At this time, you can accept your awards on your EKU Direct account.
- If you plan on using federal student loans, you will also need to complete both the entrance counseling and sign the master promissory note at www.studentloans.gov.
- Please note: You must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours to receive federal loans.
The Beginning of the Semester
- Your financial aid will pay out the first week of classes.
- The Student Accounting Office will begin issuing refunds during the second week of classes.
- If you want to use a book voucher to pay for your books, you may request one on your EKU Direct or by contacting the Student Accounting Office (BigECentral@eku.edu or 859-622-2361)
- Please note: You must have enough aid to cover your bill to apply for a book voucher. If you are still in the KHEAA Verification process or still have outstanding documents you need to submit, you will not be able to get a book voucher.
- Eastern Kentucky University will NOT drop a student from classes if their bill isn’t paid. However, you will be charged up to a $25 late fee per month until your bill is paid.
- You may sign up for a payment plan through your EKU Direct account or by contacting the Student Accounting Office (BigECentral@eku.edu or 859-622-2361)
Application Process
- Please note: Graduate students are not eligible for any grants. Your aid will be loans only.
- Complete the FAFSA at studentaid.gov. Please make sure EKU is listed as one of your schools. EKU School Code: 001963
- If this is your first time applying for financial aid, you will need to set up an FSA ID at studentaid.gov. If you are a dependent student, your parent will also need to create an FSA ID.
- It usually takes a week for us to receive the FAFSA once it is submitted.
Once we receive your FAFSA
- Be sure to monitor your EKU email to see if anything else is required to be submitted
- Once we receive your FAFSA and any additional requirements, you will be emailed an award notification. At this time, you can accept your awards on your EKU Direct account.
- Your financial aid awards are based on 4.5 credit hours each semester. If you are in more than that and would like additional funding, you can complete the Graduate Enrollment Form.
- If you plan on using federal student loans, you will also need to complete both the entrance counseling and sign the master promissory note at studentloans.gov.
- Please note: You must be enrolled in at least 4.5 credit hours to receive federal loans.
The Beginning of the Semester
- Your financial aid will pay out the first week of classes.
- The Student Accounting Office will begin issuing refunds during the second week of classes.
- If you want to use a book voucher to pay for your books, you may request one on your EKU Direct or by contacting the Student Accounting Office (mybill@eku.edu or 859-622-1232)
- Please note: You must have enough aid to cover your bill to apply for a book voucher. If you still have outstanding documents you need to submit, you will not be able to get a book voucher.
- Eastern Kentucky University will NOT drop a student from classes if their bill isn’t paid. However, you will be charged up to a $25 late fee per month until your bill is paid.
- You may sign up for a payment plan through your EKU Direct account or by contacting the Student Accounting Office (BigECentral@eku.edu or 859-622-2361)
Forms
- Graduate Enrollment Status Form
- Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal Form
