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Financial Aid

While participating in a semester or summer term at New York City Fashion, you have the benefit of paying Kent State University tuition rates, based on your in-state (Ohio resident),  out-of-state (all others), or international status. As a full-time student, you will also have the same financial aid and extensive scholarship opportunities offered to main campus students while enrolled here. 

If you are a guest student, you will need to secure financial aid and scholarships through your home institution, which you will then be able to apply to your New York City Fashion experience. Living costs can be high in New York City so we recommend that you take full advantage of any financial aid or scholarship opportunities that may be available to you.

 

Financial Aid for Kent State University Students

To prepare for your New York City Fashion experience and financing your semester in New York, please review the scholarship information and financial aid checklists below.

FASHION SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS

There are a number of scholarships available to you for the New York City Fashion program through the School of Fashion. For eligibility, deadlines and further details please visit the Scholarships section of the School of Fashion’s website.

FINANCIAL AID

The information below is intended to help you prepare for your study-away experience in New York City. After you are accepted to the program you will receive additional information directly from the New York City Fashion program director.

RESOURCES

If you have any questions, Financial aid counselors can help you plan for study away. Please contact one of our Education Abroad Counselors at finaideducationabroad@kent.edu to discuss your options.

Financial Aid for Visiting Domestic Students

As a visiting student from a university in the U.S, you’ll need to apply for financial aid through your home institution. Speak to your school’s Financial Aid office for more guidance on how to receive financial aid as a transient student to Kent State.

Typically, this will require an Ad Hoc Consortium Agreement that must be filled out by both schools. Please send any required documents to:

Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center
Attention: Education Abroad
1st Floor Library
1125 Risman Dr.
Kent, OH 44242  

Guest students can also send their Ad Hoc Consortium Agreements via email to finaidconsortium@kent.edu

If you’re a visiting student, you’ll not receive your diploma from Kent State University, as this is only awarded to students studying our full program in Kent, Ohio.

QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR FINANCIAL AID OFFICE

  • If I have scholarships, will I be able to use them while studying as a visiting student at Kent State?
  • Is there any financial aid that I’m not eligible for?
  • Is there paperwork I need to fill in to receive financial aid while I’m a visiting student at Kent State?
  • How will my financial aid transfer to Kent State to pay my bill?
  • When will my financial aid be available? Will it arrive before Kent State’s payment deadline?
  • If I need more financial aid, what are my options?
  • If I have more financial aid than the bill, how do I get a refund?
  • Kent State's Financial Aid office won't process my financial aid because I’m a visiting student. Does Kent State have to complete forms so that you can process my financial aid?
  • Is there anyone else I need to tell about my visiting student status?

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center
1st Floor University Library
Kent State University
P.O. Box 5190
Kent, OH 44242

Financial Aid for Visiting International Students

International students should inquire with their college or university for financial aid support related to studying in the United States.

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