More students from Kentucky鈥檚 neighboring states can now attend the University of Louisville at in-state tuition rates with UofL鈥檚 Border Benefit award, part of UofL鈥檚 efforts to make college more affordable and lessen student debt after graduation.
Beginning with the fall 2024 semester, the Border Benefit award will expand to include transfer and first-time college students in all counties in Ohio and West Virginia. The Border Benefit is already available to accepted first-time freshmen and transfer students from all counties in Illinois and Indiana as well as select Ohio counties and some counties surrounding the Nashville and St. Louis metropolitan areas.
Students residing in regional areas can receive an estimated $16,000 per year award, which reduces their tuition to the equivalent of Kentucky in-state tuition. Since the award鈥檚 inception in 2022, 465 students have received the Border Benefit award. In fall 2023, Border Benefit students made up over 13% of the incoming freshman class.聽
鈥淭he Border Benefit expansion is just one example of UofL鈥檚 dedication to increasing access to and affordability of education,鈥 said Jim Begany, vice president of enrollment management. 鈥淲e鈥檙e eager to help more students find success and earn their college degree without an overwhelming financial burden.鈥
Incoming students automatically聽receive the renewable award upon admission to UofL. No additional application is required. Students must submit a to apply before May 1. UofL guarantees the Border Benefit award until May 1 for students entering UofL in the fall.
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