Approximate cost to attend the University of Kentucky for the 2012–13 academic year is $23,100 for a Kentucky resident. This includes: $9,816 for tuition and fees $10,200 for room and board $800 for books and supplies $2,284 for miscellaneous and travel expenses Approximate cost of a four–year undergraduate degree program: $92,400 for a Kentucky resident (not allowing for cost increases over the four–year enrollment period). Approximate cost to attend the University of Kentucky for the 2012–13 academic year is $33,300 for an out–of–state student. This includes: $19,998 for tuition and fees $10,200 for the average cost of room and board $800 for books and supplies $2,302 for miscellaneous and travel expenses

Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarships (KEES) are available to Kentucky high school graduates who are residents of the Commonwealth of Kentucky as determined for purposes of admission and tuition assessment by the University. KEES awards are available for a maximum of 8 academic terms and must be used within the earlier of attainment of a baccalaureate degree or 5 years from high school graduation. KEES awards can be used for the fall and spring terms only and are not available for summer coursework. You do not have to apply for a KEES award. Your high school should provide all necessary information to the Kentucky Higher Educational Assistance Authority (KHEAA). You should have received a letter from KHEAA each summer while in high school with the award you earned for the previous school year. You may also access your award information at the KHEAA website when you long into KHEAA's Zip Access Syour information, contact your high school guidance counselor.