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  • About
  • COMMUNITY
    • Live, Work & Visit Richmond
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    • MEMBER BENEFITS >
      • Chamber Advantage Program
      • EKU Advantage Program
    • New Member Guide
    • Member Marketing
    • Member Directory
    • MEMBER LOGIN
  • LEADERSHIP
    • Chamber Leadership >
      • Ambassador Portal
    • 2026/27 Leadership Madison County
    • 2026 Top 25 Awards
  • Events
    • Chamber Calendar
    • 2026 859 Night with EKU Hoops
    • 2026 Chamber Kickoff & Vendor Fair
    • 2026 State of the City Address
    • 2026 Golf Tournament
    • 2026 Leadership Luncheon & LMC Graduation
    • 2026 Taste of Richmond
    • 2026 Legends Night
    • 2026 City Fest
    • 2026 EKU State of the University Address
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Investing in Your Future

Welcome to Eastern Kentucky University​

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 employees are eligible to participate in the EKU Advantage Program. 
  • EKU will reward the Richmond Chamber of Commerce member's employees a 25% flat-rate tuition discount* for on-campus or online classes.​
  • Low-cost textbooks for all students through the EKU BookSmart program.
  • 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. 
*The EKU Advantage program cannot be combined with other EKU Scholarships. 
Contact
Shari VanHoose, Director, Workforce Development & Community Engagement
[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 the Richmond Chamber of Commerce here.

More information
  • Academic programs and certificates 
  • Enrolling in the corporate program if you are currently enrolled at EKU
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Workforce Development
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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.

EKU Advantage Program
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