Applying For Aid


 The decision on what college or university to attend is one of the most important decisions that a person makes. The way to pay for that education is often the deciding factor on what school to attend. This page is designed to provide you with all the materials that you will need to apply for Federal Financial Aid at Kent State University.
NOTE: The priority processing deadline for the Kent State Student Financial Aid Office is March 1.

Steps for Applying Financial Aid Checklist General FAQs Verification Academic Progress
 

Step 1

The most important step is to simply apply using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Some schools require applications for additional sources of aid like scholarships, receiving summer aid, etc. 
  • To fill out this form on the Internet, visit FAFSA on the Web by clicking here.
  • At the Web site you will be asked to fill out a PIN number for both the parent and the student. This PIN number will allow you to electronically sign your FAFSA. More information about obtaining a PIN number can be found at the PIN Web site by clicking here.
  • To make sure you meet Kent State University's Priority Processing Date of March 1st, complete the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1st of each year.

    Reminder: Students and parents can use estimated amounts on the FAFSA if they have not completed their tax returns.

Kent Campus

003051  

Ashtabula Campus

003052  

East Liverpool Campus

003056  

Geauga Campus

003059  

Salem Campus

003061  

Stark Campus

003054  

Trumbull Campus

003064  

Tuscarawas Campus

003062  

Make sure you use the proper Title IV School Code of 003051 for all students at Kent State University. If you will be attending one of our Regional Campuses, include the 003051 school code as well as the code from the chart that corresponds to the Regional Campus you wish to attend.

You may contact the Student Financial Aid Office at any time by various means with any questions:
Phone 330-672-2972
E-mail finaid@kent.edu
Web www.kent.edu/financialaid

Step 2 (for entering students)

  • Contact the Kent State University Office of Admissions to make sure you have applied and been accepted to attend Kent State University.
Phone 1-800-988-KENT or 330-672-2444
E-mail kentadm@kent.edu
Web www.admissions.kent.edu

Step 3 (for students taking summer classes)

  • Students who wish to apply some of their aid to the Summer terms at Kent State University will need to submit a Summer Aid Application available to students in January of every year through this website here.

That's it! Once you have been admitted to Kent State University and Kent receives your application information from the Federal Government, you will receive a Notification of Financial Aid (Award Letter) in March or April from the Student Financial Aid Office notifying you of your aid.

Remember to apply for scholarships
To apply for scholarships at Kent State University:
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