A 529 is an educational savings plan operated by a state or educational institution designed to help families set aside funds for future education costs (K-12 or college).
Kent State University has two options to accept payments from 529 Plans – online and by mail.
Online – Some 529 Plans offer students and families the ability to make a payment from their 529 plan funds directly on Kent State’s online payment portal. A list of 529 Plans that offer the online payment options can be found at the bottom of this FAQ. There is a $10.00 service fee for each payment transaction when using this feature. If your plan offers the online payment option, but you do not want to pay the $10 service fee, you can request your payment to be mailed.
By Mail - 529 Plan payments can take up to two weeks to be delivered to KSU from the time you make your payment request with your 529 Plan. Because of this, it is important that you request your 529 Plan payment be processed well in advanced of University published payment due dates. It is important that your check include your Kent State student ID number and name.
Checks can be mailed to: Kent State University PO Box 5190 Kent, OH 44242
Kent State University does not process billing information for 529 Plans. Students should contact their individual plan for fund release requirements.
As of January 2023
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