Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) Advantage Program
offered to the Richmond Chamber of Commerce! 
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The EKU Advantage Program applies to online or in person classes and includes the following benefits:

• The Richmond Chamber of Commerce member's full-time employees are eligible to participate in the EKU Advantage Program. 
• EKU will reward the Richmond Chamber of Commerce member's full-time employees a 25% flat-rate tuition discount for on-campus or online classes.
• All undergraduate students receive free books for their classes.
• Students who enroll with the EKU Advantage will be guaranteed a fixed tuition rate from initial enrollment for up to two consecutive years. 
• Enhanced customer service assistance to employees and contractors to expedite and prioritize the admissions process, class registration, financial aid, and scholarship applications. 
• Dedicated academic advisors provide individualized attention to move students quickly to degree completion. 
• Gain access to all EKU facilities and events enjoyed by EKU students. 

*The EKU Advantage program cannot be combined with other EKU Scholarships. 
Contact
Benton Shirey, Director, Corporate Educational Parterships | Office of Enrollment Magagement
[email protected] | 859.200.0162 | corporate.eku.edu

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 Richmond Chamber from the list of choices.
• You will receive an email after you have completed the EKU Application for Admission to upload Richmond Chamber member verification (required each semester to continue to receive the discounted tuition).
• To request member verification, please contact Haley Gerkins: [email protected].

More information

• Academic programs and certificates 
• Enrolling in the corporate program if you are currently enrolled at EKU

Workforce Development
​All Richmond Chamber members will also receive a 20% discount on EKU’s Workforce Development courses. Contact Susan Cornelius for Workforce Development courses at [email protected].
View a full catalog of OSHA and Workforce Development Programs.