University of Kentucky In-State Rules

Rules and regulations for in-state residency vary by university, and so do the costs and benefits of earning residency status. Following you will find a synopsis of the major in-state requirements and a cost comparison overview of the tuition variance for the University of Kentucky in Lexington.

Nicknames:

UK

 

University of Kentucky Tuition Overview:

$22,734 out-of-state tuition

$10,464 in-state tuition

$12,270 tuition savings/year

 

UK’s Total Cost of Attendance:

Cost per year includes average estimates for room and board, books, supplies, travel and miscellaneous expenses.

$36,018 out-of-state residents

$23,748 in-state residents

$12,270 savings/year

 

University of Kentucky In-State Requirements:

The University of Kentucky falls on the side of strict when it comes to the easy-to-hard spectrum of obtaining residency and in-state tuition. An absolute and dominant commitment to the state of Kentucky outside of school is necessary in order to obtain residency. This means during your domicile period you must be employed in the state of Kentucky no less than 30 hours per week, and full-time attendance at the school is not allowed during your domicile (no more than 6 credit hours per semester). Not only that, but on-campus residence is not allowed. If you want to attend school full-time and not work at all during the one-year domicile period, then you are out of luck when it comes to obtaining in-state tuition here. Financially speaking you must be able to support yourself and all your expenses 100%. For many, taking a gap-year from school over the domicile period is a wise consideration and the best way to showcase to the school you are in Kentucky for more than just college.

In general, a good candidate for in-state tuition here is a person who:

• is able to stay in Kentucky during the domicile period with limited absences
• can sever all ties to other states and establish in Kentucky
• does not live on-campus
• is able and willing to attend school half-time maximum
• a gap-year may be worth consideration, see ISA’s Top 6 Gap-Year Pros and Cons for Out-of-State College Hopefuls
• can be gainfully employed and meet the school’s minimum weekly hours requirement
• can financially support self and all expenses 100%

 

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University of Kentucky Out-of-State Tuition vs. In-State Tuition:

An annual tuition difference of $12,270 is nothing to easily dismiss. That annual amount adds up to being a four-year total difference in cost of near $50,000 between in-state and out-of-state tuition.

 

University of Kentucky Financial Aid:

A few things you need to know about financial aid as it relates to earning in-state residency at UK:

1. Any financial aid including grants and scholarships that require your being a tax dependent of somebody OR require you to be an out-of-state resident will in general disqualify you from establishing residency.  This means that by accepting such awards, you will be getting no closer to in-state tuition.
2. Your financial aid is re-assessed after earning in-state status and your Expected Family Contribution will be taken into consideration in light of the reduced tuition you will owe.
3. If looking at earning residency, then it is important to know that UK has specific criteria you must abide by when it comes to your usage of any refunded FAFSA dollars.

See article: Do Your FAFSA…You Will Thank Us Later

 

University of Kentucky Grants:

In addition to standard federal grants (Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant), Kentucky residents that have financial need may be eligible for a College Access Program (CAP) Grant, which awards up to $1,900/year.

 

University of Kentucky Scholarships:

In addition to private scholarships and department level scholarships, the University offers three types of scholarships for incoming freshmen: Academic, Competitive and Automatic.

Academic Scholarships

Kentucky residents with test scores of 26+ ACT / 1170+ SAT (M+CR) and a 3.3+ high school GPA are eligible for a Provost Scholarship of $1,500/year for four years.

Nonresidents will be considered for one of three scholarships based on test scores and high school GPA (renewable for three additional years):

• “see blue.” – $7,000/year  – 25+ ACT/ 1130+ SAT (M+CR), 3.0 high school GPA
• Bluegrass Spirit – $8,000/year – 25+ ACT/ 1130+ SAT (M+CR), 3.5 high school GPA
• Kentucky Heritage – $10,000/year – 30+ ACT/ 1330+ SAT (M+CR), 3.5 high school GPA

Competitive Scholarships

For students with minimum test scores of 31 ACT / 1360 SAT and minimum 3.5 GPA.

• Otis A. Singletary Scholarship – Full tuition, room and board allowance and yearly stipend for four years.  Also provides a one-time $2,000 stipend for Summer Education Abroad Program.  Recipients also receive an iPad2.
• Presidential Scholarship – Covers the entire cost of tuition for four years.
• Commonwealth Scholarship (residents only) – provides $2,500/year for four years.

Automatic Scholarships

Students who meet the eligibility criteria will automatically receive these scholarships.

• Patterson Scholarship for National Merit, Achievement or Hispanic Finalists – Full tuition, room and board allowance and yearly stipend for four years.  Also provides a one-time $2,000 stipend for Summer Education Abroad Program.  Recipients also receive an iPad2.
• Kentucky Governor’s Scholars/School for the Arts (GSP/GSA) Scholarships require that students complete GSP or GSA summer programs to receive one of these awards:
  • GSP/GSA Presidential Scholarship – instate tuition and fees for up to four years – 28+ ACT / 1250 SAT (M+CR), 3.3 high school GPA
  • GSP/GSA Provost Scholarship – $1,500/year for up to four years – no academic requirements