At Kent State University's Columbiana County Campuses, we know that a college education is a big investment.  Not only do we have one of the lowest combined tuition and costs for colleges and universities in the area, but our Financial Aid Offices are also committed to help make a Kent State education affordable through scholarships, grants, and loans.

FILE THE FAFSA

Here are some things you can do to prepare:

1. Create a StudentAid.gov account if you do not have one already. Students and contributors must each have their own account(s).
2. Make sure you have your Social Security number (unless you are a citizen of the Freely Associated States).
3. Gather your2023 tax records if filing for 2025-26. If filingfor 2026-27 the 2024 tax records are used.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.

complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA - there's still time!

File FAFSA for 2026-2027

If you haven't already done so, there’s still time to submit the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and receive financial aid for the school year. The 2025-26 academic year includes Summer 2025, Fall 2025, andSpring 2026. The FAFSA should be completed well before all payment deadlines to ensure funds are available to assist with your bill.

The following table provides a summary of key dates for FAFSA completion for the current and upcoming years, and what tax information you will provide.

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 2025-26 FAFSA was submitted instead of the 2025-26 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

FAFSA ASSISTANCE

Need help with FAFSA? In-person and virtual appointments are available to be scheduled through Microsoft Bookings. Be sure to have your account username and password, or create an FSA ID/Account prior to attending your appointment. For the 2025-2026 academic year, please bring tax related documents for tax year 2023 to your appointment.

You can also visit ourFAFSA website for more information and sign up for aFAFSA in a Flash virtual appointment to receive assistance.

CONTACT FINANCIAL AID

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BILLING AND TUITION QUESTIONS

Kent State’s Financial, Billing, and Enrollment Center is available via chat, online contact form, phone, and virtual appointment to answer student questions and assist students with tuition and billing information, and with university forms a student may need to complete related to financial aid, tuition, billing, and enrollment.

Phone: 330-672-6000

Contact Financial, Billing, and Enrollment Center

FINANCIAL WELLNESS

Would you like guidance on creating a strategy to pay for college?  Kent State Salem and Kent State East Liverpool both offer personalized financial planning appointments to acquire information about resources, how to make smart borrowing decisions, and repayment options. You can contact Beth Allison-Christy in financial aid to schedule an appointment (330-382-7418 orballison@kent.edu)

Learn More about Financial Wellness