- Outside Scholarships
- Investigate whether there are any local scholarships you can apply for. Find other scholarships and reputable websites by using ScholarshipUniverse.
- Investigate whether there are any local scholarships you can apply for. Find other scholarships and reputable websites by using ScholarshipUniverse.
- Direct PLUS Loan (For Parents Only)
- Parents can apply for a Direct PLUS Loan, which is credit based. Additional loan funding is available for the student if the parent’s credit application is denied. Learn more about the Direct PLUS loans on our loans page.
- Parents can apply for a Direct PLUS Loan, which is credit based. Additional loan funding is available for the student if the parent’s credit application is denied. Learn more about the Direct PLUS loans on our loans page.
- Monthly Payment Plan
- Spread the costs of your education over a monthly payment plan for the fall or spring semesters.
- Spread the costs of your education over a monthly payment plan for the fall or spring semesters.
- Education Savings Plan
- If you have an established education savings plan (529 Plan), please request that payment be sent to Kent State from your provider at least two weeks before the billing due date.
- If you have an established education savings plan (529 Plan), please request that payment be sent to Kent State from your provider at least two weeks before the billing due date.
- Private Loans
- Students may apply for a private loan with a credit-worthy co-signer, if necessary.
- Students may apply for a private loan with a credit-worthy co-signer, if necessary.
- Special Circumstances Application
- If the information submitted on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is no longer an accurate representation of your family’s current financial situation, a Special Circumstance application can be submitted with qualifying circumstances.
- If the information submitted on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is no longer an accurate representation of your family’s current financial situation, a Special Circumstance application can be submitted with qualifying circumstances.
- Tuition Guarantee
- For most students, Kent State tuition, room and board are guaranteed for four years, which makes it easier to plan with confidence.
- For most students, Kent State tuition, room and board are guaranteed for four years, which makes it easier to plan with confidence.
- Room and Meal Plan Options
- For students attending the Kent Campus and planning to live on campus, be sure to review your room costs and meal plan options.
Students have multiple avenues to finance their college education. By viewing the video below, you'll explore additional loan options, payment plans, and the process for special circumstance applications.