Coffee with KHEAA

Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority KHEAA
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Coffee with KHEAA is a new series where our Director and Assistant Director of Outreach spill the beans on all the financial aid hot topics. Stay tuned for more episodes and more piping hot paying-for-college tea.

  1. May 12

    Coffee with KHEAA Live from Detroit: The College Match Day Special

    In this special live episode of Coffee with KHEAA, Cassi and Brandi take the podcast on the road to the American College Application Campaign Convening in Detroit, Michigan. Joined by Lisa Summer King from the American College Application Campaign and Ashley Johnson from the Kresge Foundation, the team dives into the creation and impact of College Match Day, an initiative helping high school juniors explore colleges through engaging, student-centered activities. From blind college match games and scavenger hunts to rap battles, snow cones, and live audience laughs, this episode highlights how schools across the country are rethinking college access and creating stronger college-going cultures for students. The group also discusses the importance of community partnerships, creativity in education, and how programs like College Match Day are helping students make informed decisions about their futures long before senior year. Plus, the crew debates the perfect Detroit coney dog order, shares behind-the-scenes podcast chaos, and records in front of Coffee with KHEAA’s very first live studio audience. Tune in for a fun, heartfelt conversation about college access, student engagement, and the power of meeting students where they are. Subscribe to stay up to date with college planning advice, financial aid tips, and KHEAA news. Learn more at kheaa.com Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KHEAA  https://www.facebook.com/AdvantageEducationLoans  https://www.facebook.com/ARCServicing Instagram https://instagram.com/mykheaa https://instagram.com/kheaaoutreach LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/kheaa https://www.linkedin.com/company/kheslc X https://x.com/kheaa Also check out https://linktr.ee/kheaa for more!

    51 min

  2. Apr 2

    Live @ KYACAC 2026

    Broadcasting live (and a little chaotic) from the Kentucky ACAC 2026 Conference in Lexington, this episode of Coffee with KHEAA brings the energy, laughs, and real talk. From hilarious conference memories and behind-the-scenes moments to meaningful conversations about college access, partnerships, and what’s ahead for students, the team is joined by special guests Nate Cox and Charity Ferguson to talk all things Kentucky ACAC. It’s networking, nostalgia, and a little bit of “what did we just say?” all wrapped into one fun, on-location episode. Subscribe to stay up to date with college planning advice, financial aid tips, and KHEAA news. Learn more at kheaa.com Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KHEAA  https://www.facebook.com/AdvantageEducationLoans  https://www.facebook.com/ARCServicing Instagram https://instagram.com/mykheaa https://instagram.com/kheaaoutreach LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/kheaa https://www.linkedin.com/company/kheslc X https://x.com/kheaa Also check out https://linktr.ee/kheaa for more!

    1h 3m

  3. Mar 9

    FAFSA Wins: Kentucky Makes the Top 10

    Subscribe to stay up to date with college planning advice, financial aid tips, and KHEAA news. Learn more at kheaa.com Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KHEAA  https://www.facebook.com/AdvantageEducationLoans  https://www.facebook.com/ARCServicing Instagram https://instagram.com/mykheaa https://instagram.com/kheaaoutreach LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/kheaa https://www.linkedin.com/company/kheslc X https://x.com/kheaa Also check out https://linktr.ee/kheaa for more!

    42 min

  4. Feb 4

    Snow Days & Student Loan Updates

    This episode of Coffee with KHEAA was recorded as a special virtual episode featuring Ellison Forker and discussed various educational and financial aid topics. The team shared personal stories about Christmas gifts, snow days, and Catherine O'Hara's passing, before diving into updates on student loan repayment, new loan limits for graduate students, and ongoing negotiations around workforce Pell grants. The episode concluded with an announcement that the podcast would be recorded live in front of an audience at the American College Application Campaign Convening in Detroit in April.   Subscribe to stay up to date with college planning advice, financial aid tips, and KHEAA news. Learn more at kheaa.com Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KHEAA  https://www.facebook.com/AdvantageEducationLoans  https://www.facebook.com/ARCServicing Instagram https://instagram.com/mykheaa https://instagram.com/kheaaoutreach LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/kheaa https://www.linkedin.com/company/kheslc X https://x.com/kheaa Also check out https://linktr.ee/kheaa for more!

    1h 22m

  5. 12/19/2025

    A Very Merry Coffee With KHEAA

    Coffee With KHEAA is back with a festive new episode! ☕🎄 We’re welcoming our new Assistant Director, Brandi Forker, to the Coffee With KHEAA family and getting to know her a little better. Plus, we’re sharing what’s on our Christmas lists, catching up with Southern Kentucky Outreach Counselor MacKenzie Scroggy, and diving into important FAFSA updates and scholarship opportunities students and families should know about. It’s part holiday cheer, part helpful college-planning conversation, so grab your coffee and tune in!

    30 min

  6. 08/14/2025

    Coffee with KHEAA Season 2 Episode 01

    In this episode, Casi and Keith dive into some hot topics to keep you informed and prepared. They discuss important information about student loans, and some other hot topics in the finical aid world. Whether you’re a student, parent, or educator, this episode is full of timely updates and helpful tips. Subscribe to stay up to date with college planning advice, financial aid tips, and KHEAA news. Learn more at kheaa.com Follow us on: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KHEAA https://www.facebook.com/AdvantageEducationLoans https://www.facebook.com/ARCServicing Instagram https://instagram.com/mykheaa https://instagram.com/kheaaoutreach LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/kheaa https://www.linkedin.com/company/kheslc X https://x.com/kheaa Also check out https://linktr.ee/kheaa for more!

    45 min

  7. 07/11/2025

    Midsummer Quick Fire

    In this special midsummer episode, Casi and Keith dive into some hot topics to keep you informed and prepared. They discuss important information about student loan repayment, how to spot and avoid student loan scams, what’s coming up at the Kentucky State Fair, and the exciting debut of the brand-new College Info Roadshow bus. Whether you’re a student, parent, or educator, this quick episode is full of timely updates and helpful tips to guide you through the rest of the summer. Subscribe to stay up to date with college planning advice, financial aid tips, and KHEAA news. Learn more at kheaa.com

    26 min

  8. 04/02/2025

    Federal Grants & Big Updates: What You Need to Know

    In this episode of Coffee with KHEAA, we’re diving into key updates on federal grants that would have been awarded to KHEAA and what that means for our work moving forward. We also cover the latest updates from the U.S. Department of Education—presenting the facts without sharing personal opinions—so you can stay informed. Plus, we highlight upcoming scholarships and initiatives to help students maximize their financial aid   Follow Us   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KHEAA Instagram: https://instagram.com/mykheaa https://www.instagram.com/kheaaoutreach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kheaa X: https://twitter.com/KHEAA   Check out https://linktr.ee/kheaa for more!

    37 min
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Coffee with KHEAA is a new series where our Director and Assistant Director of Outreach spill the beans on all the financial aid hot topics. Stay tuned for more episodes and more piping hot paying-for-college tea.

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  • Creator
    Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority KHEAA
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Coffee with KHEAA