How can I qualify for an Application Fee Waiver?
Kent State does not generally issue application fee waivers.
However, there are a few exceptions to this, such as:
- Undergraduate students who meet at least one of the indicators of financial need listed on the Common Application. It will require your college counselor to complete the approval page to validate the fee waiver.
- A student applies from a country experiencing significant political or social unrest that prevents them from making overseas payments at the time of application.
- Students have filled out an interest form during an International Admissions Counselor's overseas visit or during a campus visit program hosted by Kent State International Admissions Office.
If you are requesting a fee waiver based on financial hardship, please submit a statement explaining how you are planning to pay for tuition, as our merit-based scholarship does not cover full tuition and living expenses at Kent State. You can send this request to intladm@kent.edu. Please note that only a few requests are approved.
How much does it cost to study at Kent State?
Please see our Fees & Tuition page for details.
What is financial aid?
Financial aid is funding assistance from outside of your family used to pay for your college education. Financial aid comes has two categories:
- Gift aid: Grants and scholarships that do not have to be repaid.
- Self-help: Loans that must be repaid, and employment.
Financial aid at Kent State University is awarded to students based on financial need and/or merit. Your financial aid might include a combination of grants, loans, scholarships, and part-time employment.
How can I learn about scholarship opportunities?
Please visit our International Student Scholarships Resources page for more info.
Can my government help me pay for an American education?
Yes. Governments all over the world offer grants and scholarships to enable their students to study in the USA. Learn about the support we provide to funded students and the governments and organizations that sponsor them.