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 SUMMER OFFICE HOURS

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

• Note that we are not 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 (when dates are available).
• 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 with questions at starkfinancialaid@kent.edu.

PAYING TUITION

• All payments must be done online. The Stark Campus does not take in-person payments.
• Online payments are completed through payonline.kent.edu. If you use your checking/savings account information, you won't be charged a service fee.
• 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.
• Mail personal checks, scholarship checks and/or 529 Plan payments to:
     Attn: Bursar
     Kent State University
     PO Box 5190
     Kent OH 44242

CONTACT US

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

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

Annie Fritz
Administrative Clerk
Person of Contact for Veterans Benefits
afritz2@kent.edu
330-244-3246