Financial Aid

Are you FAFSA ready?

2024-25 FAFSA Updates

There are big changes to the FAFSA application for the 2024-2025 aid year. The Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid (OSFA) at Kent State will continue to educate students, families and our campus community on the new processes and changes. View the following page for FAFSA updates and student resources.

VIEW FAFSA UPDATES FROM KENT STATE


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: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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

Stark Campus Financial Aid Events

No events scheduled at this time.


FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES


TUITION PAYMENTS

  • Limited in-person cashiering available. Please call Student Services at 330-244-3251 prior to arrival. Payments can be made 24/7 via FlashLine or you can make a payment online.
  • Checks can be processed online at no cost.
  • 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. 

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.