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The One Stop Welcomes New Flashes!

We Are Here To Help!

Greetings New Flashes and Flash Families! The One Stop for Student Services’ staff welcomes you to Kent State University! We assist students and families with questions regarding their financial aid and scholarships, billing and payment, as well as obtaining transcripts or enrollment verifications. Check out the important information below that will help you as you start your journey here at Kent State University. If you view the information and videos and still have questions, we are here to help! Call us at 330-672-6000 or submit questions online via the Contact Us Form. GO FLASHES!

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Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

How to Apply for the FAFSA

How to Create an FSA ID

Viewing My Financial Aid Status, Awards, & Scholarships

Unsure of what steps to take next with your Financial Aid? Check out our Student Financial Aid Checklist! The Student Financial Aid Checklist can guide you to complete steps like:

  • Explore and apply to Kent State University
  • Apply for financial aid
  • View your financial aid awards
  • Take action on your financial aid awards
  • Review your final steps

How to View Outstanding Financial Aid Requirements & Active Messages

Printable Quick Steps for How to View Outstanding Financial Aid Requirements and Active Messages (PDF)

How to View Awards on FlashLine

Printable Quick Steps for How to View Awards on FlashLine (PDF)

How to Accept or Decline My Financial Aid Awards on FlashLine

Printable Quick Steps for How to Accept or Decline My Financial Aid Awards on FlashLine (PDF)

I Accepted My Federal Direct Loans. Now What?

 

 

Printable Quick Steps to I Accepted My Federal Direct Loans. Now What? (PDF)

How to Search for Scholarships

Understanding my eBill and Due Dates

Please visit our One Stop Important Billing and Payment Information page for more information on billing and payment due dates. There you can find the One Stop checklist to ensure you have completed all the necessary steps to get started at Kent State, see extended hours for the One Stop, and more!

Viewing and Understanding Your Billing Statement (eBill)

Printable Quick Steps to Accessing Your Student Billing Information in FlashLine (PDF)

How to Select My Refund Preference

Quick Link to BankMobile Refund Preference FAQ

Know Your Payment Options

Options for Additional Financial Assistance with your Balance

 

 

How to Apply My 529 Plan/College Savings Account to My Bill

Printable Quick Steps for How to Apply My 529 Plan/College Savings Account to My Bill (PDF)

 

How to Make an Online Payment Toward My Bill in FlashLine

 

 

Printable Quick Steps for How to Make an Online Payment Toward My Bill in FlashLine (PDF)

 

Parent/Guardian/Advocate Access to My Student Information

How to Grant Access to My Student Information (FERPA Authorization)

Printable Quick Steps for How to Grant Access to My Student Information (FERPA Authorization) (PDF)

How to Grant Access to My FlashLine Information (KSUView Authorization)

Printable Quick Steps for How to Grant Access to My FlashLine Information (KSUView Authorization) (PDF)

How to Share My Published Billing Statement (e-Bill) Information

Printable Quick Steps for How to Share My Published Billing Statement (e-Bill) Information (PDF)

DKS Orientation Video

You can watch this DKS Orientation video when you want a refresher on topics that were presented by the One Stop for Student Services related to financial aid awards, billing and payment options, other funding options, and much more.

 

 

Student Financial Aid Checklist

Unsure of what steps to take next with your Financial Aid? Check out our Student Financial Aid Checklist! 

  • Explore and apply to Kent State University
  • Apply for financial aid
  • View your financial aid awards
  • Take action on your financial aid awards
  • Review your final steps

Access the SFA Checklist

Billing & Payment Information

Visit our Important Billing and Payment Information page for billing and payment due dates, locate the One Stop extended hours, find a checklist to guide you on your journey at Kent State, and more!

Access the Billing & Payment Page

Closing the Financial Gap

Review other options available that may help to cover your college expenses.

Financial Gap Options

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