EKU Educational Partnership

For KLC member officials, employees, and their spouses and dependents

Program Details

KLC has established an exclusive partnership with Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) to provide a 30% tuition scholarship for all programs and a 20% discount on workforce development courses. Learn more about programs here.

Eligible city employee, officials, and their spouses and dependents can receive 30% percent discounted tuition, free textbooks, and locked-in tuition rates for two years.

The EKU Advantage partnership will provide thousands of KLC members and their family members with greater accessibility to the various educational programs at EKU. This is a scholarship, and it is not stackable (cannot be combined) with other EKU scholarships.

How to apply

Download the EKU online application checklist here.

To apply, determine the degree type and program you want to pursue, and begin your online application here.

• On the application, answer “yes” to being a Corporate Educational Partner.
• Select Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) from the list of choices.
• You will receive an email after you have completed the EKU Application for Admission to upload KLC’s letter of verification. To request a verification letter, please contact KLC Member Relations Manager Terri Johnson at 859-977-3784.
• How to submit your KLC membership confirmation letter

More information

• Academic programs and certificates 
• Application deadlines vary by academic program. Go here to find specific program details, deadlines, and contacts for assistance.