2009 College Grants ⇒

: Introduced in 2009, this legislative effort was aimed at bolstering community colleges.

: Roughly 6.1 million students received Pell Grants, while 1.3 million received Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG). Key 2009 Grant Programs 2009 college grants

: This program saw a rescission of approximately $652 million in unobligated funds during the 2009 fiscal year. State and Specialty Grants : Introduced in 2009, this legislative effort was

: These grants provided between $200 and $2,964 for the 2009-2010 school year to help residents attend independent colleges in Kentucky. : Introduced in 2009

: For the 2008-2009 award year, the maximum Pell Grant award was generally $4,731 . Enrollment in the program surged by 50% between 2007 and 2010 due to high unemployment during the recession.