FRANKFORT — “Thriving in College,” a guide that helps college freshmen succeed during their first year on campus, is available free from the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority.

“More Kentucky students who enroll in college are finishing their degrees, but there still is room for improvement,” said Gov. Andy Beshear. “This booklet from KHEAA can help students, especially those who are the first in their families to attend college, thrive during their first year. Once students finish their freshman year, they’re more likely to graduate — with a great foundation for their future.”

The booklets provide graduating seniors with a way to better prepare themselves for their first semester of college.

The 36-page booklet includes sections about:

Majors and class schedules;

Staying healthy and safe on campus;

Learning styles and study tips;

Campus life; and

Financial basics.

To order a free copy, email publications@kheaa.com and include your mailing address. An online version is available at kheaa.com.

KHEAA is the state agency that administers the Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES), need-based grants and other programs to help students pay their higher education expenses. Kentucky Lottery funds pay for many of those programs.

In addition, KHEAA administers the KY Saves 529 program, which allows families to save for college. For more information about KY Saves 529, visit kysaves.com.

KHEAA disburses private Advantage Education Loans for its sister agency, KHESLC. For more information about Advantage Education Loans, visit advantageeducationloan.com.

For more information about Kentucky scholarships and grants, visit kheaa.com; write KHEAA at P.O. Box 798, Frankfort, KY 40602; or call 800-928-8926.