Financial Aid

The Kent State Stark Student Financial Aid Office strives to make a degree from Kent State an affordable option for students and families, regardless of family income. Our staff is committed to providing a high level of service and will explore all possible financial aid options with students.

FINANCIAL AID OFFICE HOURS

Monday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed on all university holiday closure dates.

• Note that we are not be able to service students 30 minutes before closing.

FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES

• Schedule an Appointment with Financial Aid - Students and families can schedule an in-person or remote appointment for financial aid or billing assistance, FAFSA filing and veterans benefits assistance.
• Attend a Drop-In Session - Meet with us without an appointment for financial aid or billing assistance.
• Veterans Benefits - Email starkveterans@kent.edu for all veterans benefits questions.
• Submit Documents - Submit documents at the Financial, Billing & Enrollment Center site.
• Loan Forgiveness - Resources to assist you in applying for debt relief with the U.S. Department of Education.
• Emergency Resources - Find helpful resources for food and other community support.
• Need help? Email the Stark Campus Student Financial Aid Office at starkfinancialaid@kent.edu with questions.

TUITION PAYMENTS

• In-person cashiering is not available at the Stark Campus. 
• Online payments can be completed through payonline.kent.edu. If you use your checking/savings account information, you won't be charged a service fee.
• All credit card payments must be done online. MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Diners Club and Discover are the only credit cards accepted. A convenience fee of 2.9% will be charged to all credit card payments. 
• There is an authorized user and pinless user option for parents who are making payments. 
• Students can mail scholarship checks and/or 529 Plan payments to:
  Kent State University
  Attn: Bursar
  PO Box 5190
  Kent OH 44242

FINANCIAL AID STAFF

Students are not assigned financial aid advisors at Kent State Stark. You are welcome to contact any of the following staff members with questions regarding your financial aid. 

Email inquiries are encouraged. Voicemail messages will be returned as quickly as possible.
 

Brandi Mash
Senior Financial Aid Coordinator
bmash@kent.edu
330-244-3243

Bobbi Groves
Financial Aid Counselor II
bgroves1@kent.edu
330-244-3244

Annie Fritz
Administrative Clerk
afritz2@kent.edu
330-244-3246