Types of Aid

Learn about various types of financial aid.

There are four basic types of financial aid: scholarships, grants, loans and Federal Work Study. Also on this page you will find information on our campus-based financial aid programs. 

FAFSA Reminder

Students are encouraged to file the FAFSA as soon as possible for the 2025-2026 academic year. To ensure maximum financial aid eligibility, complete the FAFSA no later than March 15, 2025. 

 

Eligible students who have their FAFSA processed by the government by the priority processing date will most likely receive funding for these programs. However, filing on time does not guarantee that a student will receive these funds.

 

 

Types of Aid

Scholarships

Kent State University offers a variety of scholarship opportunities for students enrolled at the Kent Campus and the Regional Campuses. Scholarship awards are based on a variety of criteria. Selection of winners will be made based on academic merit, demonstrated financial need, field of study, participation in a specific program, organization or activity or any combination of the above.

Learn More About Scholarships

Grants

Grants are a form of Gift Aid and do not have to be repaid. Kent State University participates in five federal and three state grant programs.

Learn More About Grants

Loans

Loans are a form of self-help aid and must be repaid. Take a look at the various types of federal and private loans available.

Learn More About Loans

Federal Work Study

Federal Work Study (FWS) is a type of self-help aid that must be earned. The FWS award will not be deducted from the student's bill. A student will receive a bi-weekly paycheck based on hours worked.

Learn More About Federal Work Study

Campus-Based Programs

Some of the federal financial aid programs available to students are called campus-based programs. These programs are unique in that the federal government gives Kent State University a specific allocation of funds for the programs each academic year. Kent State University then distributes, or awards, these funds to students based on financial need, priority processing of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and availability of funds. The following are campus-based programs:

  • Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

  • Federal Nursing Loan

  •  Federal Work-Study 
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