The Young Scholars Academy is a highly selective partnership between the Kenton County School District and Northern Kentucky University. A limited number of scholars are selected to take a full-time college course load on NKU’s campus for their final two years of high school at an extremely discounted rate! Scholars have the opportunity to earn 60 hours of college credit and/or an associate’s degree while working with a small cohort of motivated, like-minded scholars working toward degrees with a focus in STEM, integrative studies, supply chain, and computer science!
According to American Institute of Research, high school students enrolled in early college are significantly more likely to:
Verify that you are eligible to apply. To be considered, you must:
YSA Scholars: $1,080 (Total does not include one-time reimbursement of $432 available with KHEAA dual-credit scholarship)
Traditional Students: $4,956 (Full time rate for KY residents)
YSA Scholars: $394 ($5.97 per day; total based on number of days per semester)
Traditional Students: $2,100 (Commuter 5 meals plan; 1 meal/day plus flex dollars)
YSA Scholars: $37
Traditional Students: $150
YSA Scholars: $1,511
Traditional Students: $7,206
YSA Scholars: $6,044
Traditional Students: $28,824
Who: All 11th grade duel credit scholars
Payment Method: Reimbursement
Amount: Current tuition rate for 2 courses (~$444)
Needs-Based: No
Application: Yes, completed in advising
Funding Source: KHEAA
Who: YSA only
Payment Method: Reimbursement
Amount: Up to $5,000
Needs-Based: Yes
Application: Yes, completed by scholar.
Funding Source: Grant Funds
