Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority

Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA), doing business as Kheaa, is a U.S. local government entity registered in SAM.gov since 2008 and located in Frankfort, Kentucky. As a state-level organization, KHEAA primarily focuses on administering educational assistance programs and provides critical support to public service professionals through specialized grant-funded initiatives. The organization is recognized for its role in managing loan repayment and financial assistance programs that support various professional sectors within the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

KHEAA has consistently received federal grant awards from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, primarily focused on the John R. Justice Prosecutors and Defenders Incentive Act. These formula grants, ranging from $102,685 to $115,000 annually, enable KHEAA to administer student loan repayment assistance programs for public defenders and prosecutors across Kentucky's seven Supreme Court districts. The grants support recruiting and retaining legal professionals by providing loan repayment benefits to qualified attorneys, with a specific focus on selecting professionals based on financial need. In addition to its justice-related grant work, KHEAA has also engaged in sub-grant activities, such as a child care discretionary grant with the Health Services Kentucky Cabinet, demonstrating its versatility in managing educational and professional support programs. Each grant cycle typically spans two to three years, with KHEAA systematically selecting and supporting public service professionals to maintain a balanced and fair criminal justice system.