Frequently Asked Questions You are here Kent Computer Science Student Resources Frequently Asked Questions Costs & Financial Aid What kinds of scholarships are available for international students? Visit International Students Scholarship Resources Do I need to apply separately for financial aid? Not necessarily. All admitted students will be evaluated for possible funding subject to funding availability. When do you announce scholarship awards? By early April. How much is the tuition fee for graduate courses? Please visit the tuition page to learn more. Academics Do you require GRE? See the respective program pages for this information. Can I switch from the thesis path to a no-thesis program? Yes, but by the end of the 2nd semester. Are the graduate degree programs in your department DHS STEM-Designated Degree Programs? A: Yes. CS-CPI: 11.0701 AI-CPI:11.0102 DS-CPI: 30.7001 How can I switch between concentration and non-concentration degree programs? Please fill out and submit this form. Important Dates When is the application deadline? See the respective program pages for this information. When is the assistantship application deadline? January 31. See Applying for Financial Aid and GA. When do the classes start? Visit Calendars and Deadlines How late can I arrive for Fall or Spring? We do not recommend arriving more than a week after classes start. Please visit Calendars and Deadlines. Next Steps Next Steps for Newly Admitted Students International Students See the International Student Checklist. Also, visit the International Student & Scholar Services website. First-Year Students See the First-Year Student Checklist. Transfer Students See the Transfer Student Checklist. Graduate Students See the Graduate Student Checklist. How can I defer my application/admission to the next semester? You can fill out the . Student Resources For Future & Current Students Getting Started Academic Advising for Graduate Students Academic Advising for Undergraduates Assistantships & Financial Aid Department of Computer Science Scholarships Frequently Asked Questions Graduate Student Resources Internships Online Information Sessions for International Students Tutoring