WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Students enrolled at a Regional Campus, regardless of class level, will be reviewed for a possible Flashes Go Further Scholarship only for their last semester prior to graduation with their first bachelor's degree. If a Regional Campus student is also enrolled in at least 12 Kent Campus credit hours, they can be considered for a Kent Campus Flashes Go Further Scholarship. Refer to the Incoming Freshmen or Transfer Student tabs for more information.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

  • U.S. Citizens or permanent residents.
  • Must be classified as an Ohio resident for tuition.
  • Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree granting program.
  • Must be working toward first bachelor’s degree.  Post-undergraduates are not eligible..
  • Must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the academic year during which the student will graduate with their bachelor’s degree.
  • The FAFSA must have a calculated Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of 10,000 or less.
  • Student must submit all requested financial aid documents to the Student Financial Aid Office and the FAFSA must be free of all holds and processing issues (see  financial aid status).
  • Student must meet the standards of the  Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy.
  • Enrolled in Kent State University coursework for the last semester prior to graduation with the first bachelor’s degree.

HOW TO APPLY

  • Submit the FAFSA for the academic year during which the student will graduate.
  • No separate scholarship application is required.
  • All students will be screened for eligibility automatically.
  • Eligible students will be notified via their Kent State email address.

HOW SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT IS DETERMINED

  • The Flashes Go Further Scholarship covers the difference between Tuition + Instructional Fees + General Fees and other grants and scholarships.
  • Award will be reduced if the student receives additional tuition-specific scholarships or grants from any source.
  • Award may be reduced or cancelled if the student changes their schedule, drops or withdraws from a course, or their tuition charges change for any other reason.
  • Sample Scholarship Calculation:  One Semester

   Tuition
+ Tuition Instructional Fee
+ Tuition General Fee
= Total Allowable Fees
- Federal Grants and Scholarships
- State Grants and Scholarships
- Kent State University Tuition Fee Waivers
- Kent State University Scholarships
- Kent State University Grants
- Tuition-specific Veteran's benefits if it covers 100% of tuition
- External grants, scholarships and any other awards from an outside source that are tuition-specific (must be designated by the donor)
= Flashes Go Further Scholarship Award Amount

The Flashes Go Further Scholarship cannot be applied to:

  • Housing
  • Meal plans
  • Career Services Fee
  • Program fees
  • Special Course fees
  • Distance learning course fees
  • Legal Services Fee
  • Flight fees
  • Lab fees
  • Book fees
  • Study Abroad fees

HOW AWARD IS RELEASED TO STUDENTS

  • If awarded, the tuition portion of the Flashes Go Further Scholarship will be applied to the student’s account

For questions about this new program, contact scholarships@kent.edu. 

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