FAFSA Information

2025-2026 FAFSA Form Now Open to All During Beta Testing

Federal Student Aid announced on 11/18/24 that they have expanded access to the 2025–26 FAFSA form to everyone during the current beta testing period. You can submit your actual 2025–26 FAFSA form now.

Complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA Now!

We encourage you to complete the FAFSA as soon as you are ready. Whether you choose to submit the FAFSA now or when it officially launches, which is expected no later than Dec. 1, we're ready to assist you. When the FAFSA officially launches, we will make an announcement via email and on this page.

Here are some things you should complete before applying:

Create a StudentAid.gov account if you do not have one already. Students and contributors must each have their own account(s). Check out our “FAFSA resources" information below to learn more about who is required to be a contributor on your FAFSA.
Make sure you have your Social Security number (unless you are a citizen of the Freely Associated States).
Gather your 2023 tax records
Gather records of your assets, including any child support received; current balances of cash, savings, and checking accounts; and net worth of investments, business, and farms.
Make sure you know your contributor's information if applicable. You will need their name, date of birth, Social Security number (if they have one), and email address.
Know what schools you would like to send your FAFSA information to (if you are a high school senior) or your current school's name.

What FAFSA to Submit

Semester(s) you plan to attend	You will submit this FAFSA	You can submit the FAFSA	Using income and tax information from
Summer 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025	2024-2025	Now	2022
Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026	2025-2026	Now	2023

Additional Information

2024-2025 FAFSA

There is still time to complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA!

If you haven't already done so, there’s still time to submit the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and receive financial aid for the school year. The 2024-25 academic year includes Summer 2024, Fall 2024, and Spring 2025. The FAFSA should be completed well before all payment deadlines to ensure funds are available to assist with your bill.

Complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA Now!

If you believe Kent State should have received your FAFSA, please log in and check the status of your FAFSA on the FAFSA dashboard now.

There are a few reasons why your FAFSA may not have been sent to us:

Kent State’s school code was not provided on your FAFSA.
The incorrect 2023-24 FAFSA was submitted instead of the 2024-25 FAFSA.
Consent is required but was not provided on the FAFSA.
- More information about providing consent
Required signatures are missing from the FAFSA.
- Information on how to correct your FAFSA

How to Get Help

Kent Campus Students

You can reach out to the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center using the Contact Us form. You can also reach them by phone at 330-672-6000.

If you would like to schedule an appointment, they offer In-Person appointments or Virtual Appointments. They also offer FAFSA in a Flash Virtual Appointments for help specifically related to FAFSA completion.

Regional Campus Students

The Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center is also able to assist our Regional Campus students. If reaching out directly to a Regional Campus representative is needed or preferred, the respective contact information is below:

Ashtabula: 440-964-3322
East Liverpool: 330-385-3805
Geauga/Twinsburg: 440-834-3744
Salem: 330-332-0361
Stark: 330-244-3251
Trumbull: 330-847-0571
Tuscarawas: 330-339-3391

College of Podiatric Medicine Students

CPM students can reach out to Kathy Wright at 216-916-7490 or email kwrigh32@kent.edu.

Webinars and Events

KSU Events/Webinars

View upcoming Financial Aid events hosted by the Office of Scholarships and Financial aid on our events page.

View upcoming events hosted by our Admissions Office on the Tours & Events page.

View our printable Kent State Financial Aid Presentation.

External Events/Webinars

Federal Student Aid One-Day Virtual event

Join Federal Student Aid on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, for a free one-day virtual event! This live webinar series will guide you through submitting the 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form and is tailored for both independent and dependent students.

Federal Student Aid Webinars

Visit the Federal Student Aid website to access webinars for learning about the process for applying, receiving, and managing financial aid.

Federal Student Aid Outreach Channel (YouTube)

View the FSA YouTube channel to view videos on topics such as Creating a StudentAid.gov account, Ways to Pay for College, and FAFSA resources.

FAFSA Resources

Printable FAFSA and FSA ID checklists to manage your FAFSA steps

Student FSA ID Tracking Sheet

Parent FSA ID Tracking Sheet

FAFSA Checklist

Kent State Financial Aid Presentation

Setting Up Your FSA Username & Password(FSA ID)

Setting up your FSA account is required for online access to the FAFSA. Each student, spouse or parent contributor must have an FSA ID prior to starting the FAFSA.

Financial Aid Estimator

The Financial Aid Estimator tool will help students and families estimate any federal aid they may be eligible for during the 2025-2026 academic year. Students must provide some basic financial information to help calculate the estimated Student Aid Index(SAI) and potential federal assistance. This is not the actual FAFSA. You will need to go to www.fafsa.gov to file the form. The form is slated to open in December 2024.

Which Parent(s) Is A Contributor on the FAFSA?

For dependent students, this online tool will help determine which parent(s) information to report on the FAFSA.

FAFSA Prototype

The FAFSA Prototype will give you a chance to use an example database to understand the look and feel of the 2025-2026 FAFSA. PLEASE NOTE: This is not the actual FAFSA database and using this tool is not submitting an actual FAFSA for 2025-2026.