KRS 164.7535: College access program grants.

Notwithstanding KRS 164.753(4)(d), the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance

Authority may award college access program grants pursuant to KRS 164.753(4), to the

extent funds are available for the purpose, to financially needy part -time and full -time

undergraduate students, including students enrolled in a program of study designated as

an equivalent undergraduate program of study by the Council on Postsecondary

Education in an administrative regulation. Grants shall be awarded only to students

enrolled or a ccepted for enrollment at participating institutions located within the

Commonwealth. Grants under this section shall be awarded only for attendance in a

program of study of at least two (2) academic years' duration. Grants under this section

shall be awarded only to students enrolled or accepted for enrollment for attendance in a

program of study that leads to a degree, except that grants shall be awarded to students

enrolled or accepted for enrollment at publicly operated vocational -technical institutions

for attendance in a program of study that leads to a certificate, diploma, or degree or in a

comprehensive transition and postsecondary program. For purposes of this section, a

student enrolled in a comprehensive transition and postsecondary program shall be

considered a part -time student. Awards to recipients attending participating institutions

accredited by a regional accrediting association shall not exceed the prevailing amount

charged for tuition at publicly -supported community and technical colleges in Kentucky,

and awards to recipients attending other participating institutions shall not exceed the

prevailing amount charged for tuition at publicly operated vocational -technical

institutions in Kentucky. The provisions of this section shall not limit the authority's

capability to use funds appropriated for this purpose to match federal funds, make grant

awards, adopt administrative regulations that conform to the requirements of federal laws

and regulations for full participation in federally -funded st udent financial assistance

programs.