Financial Assistance and Support
Sources of financial assistance available to Kentucky State University graduate students:
HBCU STEM Program
Kentucky State University Graduate STEM-Related Programs (Aquaculture, Computer Science, and Environmental Studies) offer some limited graduate assistantships to qualified African-American students through the HBCU STEM Program. Interested candidates should contact the program they are interested in for additional information.
Graduate Assistantships Through Faculty Research Grants
The MS Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences and MS in Environmental Studies programs have a limited number of assistantships through their research programs. You must be admitted to the program before applying for an assistantship in these programs, for more information:
- Assistantships for Masters of Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences
- Assistantships for Masters of Science in Environmental Studies
Some other graduate programs offer limited graduate assistantships through faculty research grants. Interested candidates should contact the program they are interested in for additional information »
External Graduate Assistantships & Sponsorships.
At times, some external agencies and organizations offer assistantships, fellowships, or sponsorships to support specific research, project, or program of interest them. Learn more »
Student Loan via FAFSA
The graduate student must consult with the Office of Financial Aid. The following is the contact information:
- Email: finaidmail@kysu.edu
- Phone: (502) 597-5960
KSU’s Tuition Discount Programs
- Kentucky State Government Employee Tuition Assistance Program
- Public School Employees, Retirees and Members of Kentucky’s Retirement Systems