About Us

KHEAA is the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority, a state agency established in 1966 to improve students’ access to higher education. KHEAA provides state aid such as the Kentucky Education Excellence Scholarship (KEES) program, the College Access Program (CAP) Grant, the Kentucky Tuition Grant (KTG) and other scholarship and grant programs.

KHEAA is part of two agencies with one mission: help our education partners, students and families achieve their goals. KHEAA and the Kentucky Higher Education Student Loan Corporation (KHESLC), which was established in 1978, have more than 55 years’ experience making these goals a reality. In that time, we’ve remained committed to our mission, our customer service and our professional and ethical conduct.

We pride ourselves on our respect and advocacy for our stakeholders and employees. Our agencies are also committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

KHEAA/KHESLC/KAPT Board Meeting Schedule

KHEAA/KHESLC/KAPT Board of Directors

Appointed Board Members

• Megan C. Bailey Educator Warren County Public Schools Bowling Green
• Andrew Brennen Finance and Audit Committee Chair Kentucky Student Voice Team Lexington
• Ellen Cartmell Program Manager Kentucky Department for Public Health Maysville
• Leslie Combs Secretary-Treasurer Retired State Legislator Lexington
• John Dougherty, Jr Chair Louisville Paving & Construction Louisville
• Cathe Dykstra Past-Chair Family Scholar House, Inc. Louisville
• Dr. Carl P. Rollins Program Committee Chair Retired KHEAA/KHESLC CEO/Executive Director Midway
• Greg Roush Chair-Elect Retired High School Principal Frankfort
• Rita Smart Retired State Legislator Richmond
• David Son Attorney Louisville

Ex Officio Members

• Mason Dyer President Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities Frankfort
• Holly M. Johnson Secretary Finance & Administration Cabinet Frankfort
• Robin Kinney Interim Commissioner Kentucky Department of Education Frankfort
• Mark Metcalf State Treasurer Frankfort
• Dr. Aaron Thompson President Council on Postsecondary Education Frankfort

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KHEAA and KHESLC are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate based on age, sex, religion, race or national origin.