As Kentuckians continue to struggle with the current financial crisis, Kentucky’s nonprofit, independent colleges and universities are committed to helping make a college education a reality for recently unemployed Kentuckians.

AIKCU campuses have pledged to make every effort to help the recently unemployed enroll in classes.  Financial aid officers will also work individually with traditional age students whose families have recently experienced a job loss to evaluate their financial situations and secure available financial aid.

Several campuses, including Campbellsville University, Georgetown College, Pikeville College, and St. Catharine College have already announced special initiatives to assist recently unemployed workers. Others, like Thomas More College, have announced that they are committing to providing even more institutional grants and scholarships over the coming year.

Prospective students affected by the financial crisis should contact the financial aid office of the independent college or university they are interested in attending to learn what financial aid may be available.

Financial aid office contact numbers:

Alice Lloyd College:  (606) 368-6058

Asbury College: (859) 858-3511

Bellarmine University: (800) 274-4723; (502) 452-8124

Berea College: 859-985-3310

Brescia University: (270) 686-4253

Campbellsville University: (270) 789-5013

Centre College: (800) 423-6236

Georgetown College: (502) 863-8027; (800) 788-9985

Kentucky Christian University: (800) 522-3181

Kentucky Wesleyan College:  (270) 852-3120

Lindsey Wilson College:  (800) 264-0138

Mid-Continent University: (270) 247-8521

Midway College: (859) 846-5410

Pikeville College:  (606) 218-5251

St. Catharine College:  (859) 336-5082 ext. 1214

Spalding University:  (502) 585-9911 ext. 2240; (800) 869-8941 ext. 2240

Thomas More College:  (859) 344-3319

Transylvania University:  (859) 233-8239; (800) 872-6798

Union College:  (800) 489-8646; (606) 546-1657

University of the Cumberlands:  (800) 343-1609, ext. 4220