Scholarships & Financial Aid

To qualify for federal student aid, federal regulations require you to achieve reasonable Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) toward your degree or certificate program.

SAP is determined based on GPA, percent completion and maximum timeframe. While SAP doesn’t prevent enrollment at Kent State, it does impact the awarding of federal financial aid.

If qualifying, extenuating circumstances impacted your ability to maintain SAP, you may choose to submit an appeal. If you’re cited but now meet SAP standards, you must still file an appeal for review.

learn more    SAP Appeal Form

The federal government requires Kent State to verify, or confirm, the data reported by students and their parent(s) on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

If  you were notified that your FAFSA was selected for verification, you will need to complete the verification process. Required documentation usually includes, but is not limited to:

• Verification Worksheets
• Student’s signed copy of Federal IRS Income Tax Return or Tax Transcript
• Parent's signed copy of Federal IRS Income Tax Return or Tax Transcript

Learn More       Verification Forms

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