International Student Aid
Kent State offers a highly favorable match between the cost and quality of a college degree.
We offer more than 360 programs at the certificate, undergraduate, master’s and Ph.D. levels.
A very affordable American education
As an international student, you’re qualified for many of Kent State's scholarships, especially if you have a strong academic background.
- 96% of first-year students receive financial assistance through scholarships, grants, loans or employment
- 88% of full-time undergraduate students receive financial assistance
- $96+ million in scholarships were offered to incoming freshmen in 2022-2023
- $411+ million in scholarships and financial aid was awarded to more than 30,000 students in 2022-2023
Financial Aid Resources
- Explore International Student Scholarships for foreign students.
- Review information on fellowships and graduate assistantships.
- Learn about the support we provide for sponsored students.
- See our International Student Payment Resource Guide for payment options and instructions.
- Check our Tuition & Fees page or see the chart below for average tuition and living expenses for an international student for one academic year.
Estimated Expenses 2022-2023 (Also for Issuing I20's)
|
|
International Undergraduate (Full time for immigration purposes - 12-18 credit hours) |
International Graduate (Full time for immigration purposes - 9 credit hours) |
ESL | American Academy | Aeronautics w/Flight Tech Only | Master of Architecture, Arch & Env Design, Landscape & Arch, Urban Design, Healthcare Design |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees (1 year, two semesters) - out of state tuition) * |
$21,579* |
$18,448** |
$10,756 |
$12,000 | $41,579 | $19,948 |
| Living Expenses (estimated) |
$12,676 |
$12,676 |
$12,676 |
$12,676 | $12,676 | $12,676 |
| Other Costs: Medical Insurance and Books/Supplies (estimated) |
$4,741 |
$4,741 |
$3,642 |
$4,741 |
$4,741 | $4,741 |
| Total |
$38,996 |
$35,865 | $27,074 | $29,417 | $58,996 | $37,365 |
*Aeronautics with Flight Technology majors, please add approximately $20,000 in tuition costs.
**The Master of Architecture, Architecture & Environmental Design, Landscape & Architecture, Urban Design, and Healthcare Design programs typically add around $1,500 extra in tuition costs.
For issuing I20's, additional proof of finances must also be provided for dependents as follows:
- $4,500 for spouse or other first dependent
- $2,500 for each additional dependent
Kent State University requires all international students to purchase the sponsored student health insurance plan. Under certain criteria, a student may request a waiver of this charge.
Please see information about International Student Health Insurance.