Authorization of Title IV Aid

In order for your federal student aid (Title IV aid, which includes Parent PLUS loans) to pay for non-institutional charges, an authorization must be provided by you. Authorization is needed to allow Title IV aid to pay for prior year non-institutional charges. As a new student, this authorization is part of your online registration process via FlashLine:

Earth Fest 24 guitar player and KSU chef

Birds flew overhead, black squirrels darted around and a cool, calm breeze swept across Risman Plaza on April 22 as dozens of organizations assembled their tables for Earth Fest, an interactive Earth Day event.  {"preview_thumbnail":"/s3/files/styles/video_embed_wysiwyg_preview/public/video_thumbnails/938679830.jpg?itok=SwjVoqwe","video_url":"https://vimeo.com/938679830","settings":{"responsive":true,"width":"854","height":"480","autoplay":false,"title_format":"@provider | @title","title_fallback":true,"loading":"lazy"},"settings_summary":["Embedded Video (Responsive)."]}The entire campus...

Private Loans

Most financial aid packages will include student loans; however, Federal Direct Loans (subsidized and unsubsidized) may not cover the total cost of college expenses. Private loans provide students with additional funding for these unmet college expenses.

The McManus family making remarks during the 2024 Robin McManus Scholarship Benefit.

Nearly 100 people from the local community, including parents, families and friends, gathered recently at Hobbs Hall in Kent to celebrate the Child Development Center (CDC) – one of Kent State University’s most coveted educational resources – during the annual Robin McManus Scholarship Benefit.The affair raised more than $12,000 for the Robin McManus Scholarship, which provides need-based student scholarships and allows more children in the Kent community to access the enriching experience of a CDC education. “As a father of three, I know the importance of early education opportuniti...

General Tips

  • Research the political, cultural, and historical context of the country where you will be studying.
  • Research other student experiences in your host country.
  • Depending on your program, you may be able to look into identity-based student organizations at the host university where you could meet with other students, ask questions, and have open discussions.
  • Stay connected with on-site program directors and counselors, if available.
  • Don't hesitate to reach out to us for support.
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