Who We Are

KHEAA and KHESLC share a common mission to ensure all students seeking to further their postsecondary education are successful. Our vision is to connect all Kentuckians to higher education.

KHEAA

KHEAA is the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority, a state agency established in 1966 to improve students’ access to higher education. We offer FAFSA verification and student default prevention services to higher education institutions across the country. KHEAA also provides state aid such as the Kentucky Education Excellence Scholarship (KEES) program, the College Access Program Grant (CAP), the Kentucky Tuition Grant (KTG) and other scholarship and grant programs.

KHESLC

KHESLC is the Kentucky Higher Education Student Loan Corporation, an independent public agency created in 1978 to finance, make, purchase, and collect student loans. We offer Advantage Education Loans to students and parents, as well as Advantage Refinance Loans to borrowers already in repayment.

Board of Directors

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 Secretary-Treasurer Kentucky Student Voice Team Lexington

Ellen Cartmell Program Committee Chair Program Manager Kentucky Department for Public Health Maysville

Leslie Combs Finance and Audit Chair Retired, State Legislator Lexington

John Dougherty, Jr Louisville Paving & Construction Louisville

Cathe Dykstra Family Scholar House, Inc. Louisville

Dr. Carl P. Rollins Board Chair Retired, CEO/Executive Director, KHEAA/KHESLC Midway

Greg Roush Past-Chair Retired, High School Principal Frankfort

Rita Smart Chair-Elect Retired, State Legislator Richmond

Ex Officio Members

Mason Dyer (non-voting member of the KHESLC Board) President Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities Frankfort

Robbie Fletcher (non-voting member of the KHESLC Board) Commissioner Kentucky Department of Education Frankfort

Holly M. Johnson (voting member for KHEAA, KHESLC, and KAPT Boards) Secretary Finance & Administration Cabinet Frankfort

Mark Metcalf (non-voting member of the KHESLC Board) State Treasurer Frankfort

Dr. Aaron Thompson (non-voting member of the KHESLC Board) President Council on Postsecondary Education Frankfort

Careers

Job Opportunities

KHEAA and KHESLC are committed to hiring employees who are qualified for their respective positions and maintaining a diverse workforce. We maintain a family-friendly atmosphere and help employees succeed in both their private lives and careers. We offer competitive benefits to attract highly qualified employees and to help us meet the ever-changing requirements and conditions in today’s business environment.

Check out our job postings on indeed.com.

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