Your Guide to Financial Aid
Student Financial Aid is responsible for awarding and disbursing financial aid.
easy steps to receive financial aid:
- Apply to Kent State University at www.kent.edu/admissions.
- Conduct a scholarship search at www.kent.edu/financialaid/scholarships.
- Create a Federal Student ID (FSA ID) at StudentAid.gov for use on several Federal Student Aid websites.
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at StudentAid.gov.
steps to accept federal direct loans:
- Accept loans via FlashLine.
- Complete the following at StudentAid.gov:
- Entrance Counseling (required)
- Sign a Master Promissory Note (required)
- Parent may apply for PLUS Loan (optional for undergraduate students)
Log in to flashline via login.kent.edu to:
View Financial Aid Status
- Select the Student tab.
- Select the Finances tab.
- Select the Financial tab.
- Click on the Financial Aid Status box. (Pin to your Dashboard)
- Select appropriate aid year.
- If the link Active Messages, Student Requirements or Academic Progress appear, further action may be needed. Click on each link for details in FlashLine.
Make Award Decisions
- Select the Student tab.
- Select the Finances tab.
- Select the Financial Aid tab.
- Click on the Financial Aid Awards box. (Pin to your Dashboard)
- After selecting the aid year, click on the Accept Award Offer tab to make a decision.
- To read more information on each award, click on the Award Messages link or on each award.
Did You Know?
- Kent State will communicate with you using your kent.edu email address and through your financial aid FlashLine Active Messages (see instructions above).
- Any questions regarding your financial aid, bill or refund should be directed to the One Stop for Student Services at 330-672-6000 or www.kent.edu/onestop.