The College of Justice and Safety at Eastern Kentucky University focuses on the needs of individuals who would like to pursue degrees in justice and safety, but find taking conventional courses nearly impossible due to everyday commitments. Kentucky State University, building on its legacy of achievement as a historically black, liberal arts, and 1890 land-grant university, affords access to and prepares a diverse student population of traditional and non-traditional students to compete in a multifaceted, ever-changing global society by providing student-centered learning while integrating teaching, research, and service through high-quality undergraduate and select graduate programs. Kentucky State University is committed to keeping relevant its legacy of service by proactively engaging the community in partnerships on civic projects driven by the objective of positively impacting the quality of life of the citizens of the Commonwealth.
Eastern Kentucky University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
Benefit from Eastern Kentucky University's dedication to high-quality instruction, scholarship and service which will prepare you to be a productive and responsible citizen and advance your career. You can earn a Bachelor's, Master's or Certificate degree online in a variety of in-demand fields that will give you an edge over the competition. Hundreds of courses are offered online both for those in degree programs and those simply interested in supplementing their education or learning more about a specific topic. In addition to a high quality education, you will have access to a wide array of library services available through the Kentucky Virtual Library (KVL) as well as numerous other online support services.
Eastern Kentucky University is committed to helping students apply for and receive the financial aid they need to finance their online education. They just recently became a participant in the Federal Direct Loan Program which allows students and parents to borrow directly from the federal government and then repay the loans back to the U.S. Department of Education. There are also a wide variety of private loans, scholarships and grants available through the financial aid office. EKU's Financial Aid staff is available to help online or over the phone and you can learn much more about their financial aid policies and practices online.