Tuition & Fees

A COLLEGE EDUCATION IS AN INVESTMENT IN YOUR FUTURE

A college education is a big investment that often requires some financial juggling and even sacrifice. And yet today, more than ever, a college education is necessary to keep pace with our ever-changing economy. A U.S. Census Bureau study shows that with a college degree, you can earn over a million dollars more during the course of your lifetime than you might expect to earn without one. A college education is an investment in your future, and the rewards last a lifetime.

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TUITION GUARANTEE PLAN

The Tuition Guarantee Plan at Kent State University provides eligible new first-year and transfer undergraduate students and their families the certainty that their Ohio resident tuition rate (i.e., instructional and general fee), career services fee, and room and board plan charges will not increase during their applicable cohort period. Participation in the program is required for all new first-year undergraduate students and eligible transfer students enrolling in a degree-seeking program at Kent State University for the first time.


STUDENT BILLING, FEES & PAYMENT DEADLINES

All student billing and tuition information can be found on the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center website.


TUITION PAYMENT INFORMATION

  • In-person cashiering is not available at the Stark Campus.
  • Online payments can be completed through payonline.kent.edu. If you use your checking/savings account information, you won't be charged a service fee.
  • 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.
  • Students can mail scholarship checks and/or 529 Plan payments to:
    Kent State University
    Attn: Bursar
    PO Box 5190
    Kent OH 44242

CONTACT

Office of Student Services
132 Main Hall
Kent State University at Stark
330-244-3251