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Charles Schell Loan - 2024–2025 - (Dynamic Form)

Applicants for the Schell Loan must meet all criteria on the application at the time of application. Incoming Freshmen are not eligible for a Charles Schell Loan. Annual maximum award is $3000.

• Learn more about loans.

• Tips for submitting Dynamic Forms.

Citizenship Affidavit Certification Form - 2024–2025 - (PDF)

This form is for the collection of Department of Homeland Security or other U.S. citizenship/nationality documents from students who are unable to present their documents in person at the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center or a Kent State Regional Campus student services area. The student must complete this form in the presence of a Notary, who must notarize it on the second page of the form.

• Learn more about verification.

• Tips for submitting PDF Forms.

Combined Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree Program Form - 2024–2025 - (Email)

Combined Bachelor’s and Master’s degree program students are students who are pursuing their first Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree concurrently during a semester. To be considered for full federal financial aid eligibility, students must submit a Combined Bachelor’s/Master's Degree Program form. This form must be retrieved from your Graduate Coordinator and submitted to the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center.

• Learn more about the Combined Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree Program 

Cost of Attendance Increase Application - 2024–2025 - (Dynamic Form)

Cost of Attendance increase requests require you to select the type of expense you will incur. Expenses that will be considered are tuition & fees/room & board, childcare expenses, computer expenses (up to $2500 following purchaser’s receipt), and other educational expenses. 

Note: Please complete the Cost of Attendance Increase FLIGHT Application if you have flight expenses.

• Learn more about Cost of Attendance.

• Tips for submitting Dynamic Forms.

Cost of Attendance Increase FLIGHT Application - 2024–2025 - (Dynamic Form)

The Cost of Attendance Increase FLIGHT Application form is for those students who incur additional expenses in the flight program. Complete this form ONLY if your current cost of attendance is not an accurate representation of your actual costs/charges.

• Learn more about cost of attendance. 

• Tips for submitting Dynamic Forms.

Dependent Head of Household Worksheet - 2024–2025 - (Dynamic Form)

If your FAFSA was selected for verification, you will be notified through email and/or your FlashLine account. We will let you know what forms must be submitted to our office. You need to submit a form only if it was requested.

The student will start this form and complete just information pertaining to them. It is then routed to the parent to complete their portion.

Read instructions carefully on the landing page of this form. Have required documentation ready to attach directly to the Dynamic form.

• Learn more about verification.

• Tips for submitting Dynamic Forms.

Dependent Student Verification Worksheet - 2024–2025 - (Dynamic Form)

• Learn more about verification.

• Tips for submitting Dynamic Forms.

Dependent Unsubsidized Verification Form - 2024–2025 - (Dynamic Form)

Students whose parents refuse to fill out the FAFSA on their behalf; or do not provide any financial support to the student, indicating the date the support ended, and will not provide any financial support to the student in the future may qualify for the Dependent Unsubsidized Loans only.

1. The student may complete the Dependent Unsubsidized Verification Form below to determine eligibility for the Unsubsidized Loan only (no qualifications for state or federal grants/scholarships).  If the parents refuse to sign and date the form to this effect, you must provide documentation from a professional third party (the student themselves is not sufficient) such as a teacher, counselor, cleric, court, or other professional.

• Tips for submitting Dynamic Forms.

Document Submission Form - Kent State Email Addresses Only - 2024–2025 - (Dynamic Form)

Use this form to submit requested documents such as tax returns, W-2 Forms, and other documentation.

• Learn more about verification.

• Tips for submitting Dynamic Forms.

Document Submission Form - Non-Kent State Email Addresses Only - 2024–2025 - (Dynamic Form)

Use this form to submit requested documents such as tax returns, W-2 Forms, and other documentation.

• Learn more about verification.

• Tips for submitting Dynamic Forms.

Education Abroad Letter of Financial Aid Request Form - 2024–2025 - (Dynamic Form)

This form is used for Kent State students to request a letter of financial aid for their visa applications as part of a KSU-affiliated study abroad program.

• Learn more about education abroad financial aid.

• Tips for submitting Dynamic Forms.

Education Abroad/Away Cost of Attendance Increase Application - 2024–2025 - (Dynamic Form)

If you will incur additional expenses as a result of your study abroad/away program and wish to be considered for a cost of education increase, please complete this form.

Study Abroad/Away programs eligible for this form include: Florence Semester and FSI, Kent Exchange Programs, Geneva Program, ISEP Exchange and Direct Enroll Programs, Internships, or short-term faculty-led programs that will incur additional costs such as transportation and/or room & board costs.

Students participating in the NYC Studio DO NOT need to complete this form. Students participating in NYC studio will need to complete the NYC Housing Addendum if they wish to have their Cost of Attendance reviewed.

• Learn more about education abroad financial aid.

• Tips for submitting Dynamic Forms.

End of Semester Learning Agreement - 2024–2025 - (PDF)

All study abroad students must submit this form within the last 30 days of the semester which they are studying abroad.

• Learn more about education abroad financial aid.

• Tips for submitting PDF Forms.

Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan Change Form - 2024–2025 - (Dynamic Form)

You must use this form to submit any changes to the Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan amount or the semesters to which the funds should be applied. 

• Learn more about loans.

• Tips for submitting Dynamic Forms.

Federal Direct Loan Change Request Form - Decrease - 2024–2025 - (Dynamic Form)

Complete the Decrease form if you want to reduce or cancel your Federal Direct Loan.

• Learn more about loans.

• Tips for submitting Dynamic Forms.

Federal Direct Loan Change Request Form - Increase - 2024–2025 - (Dynamic Form)

Complete the Increase form if you need to increase your Federal Direct Loan amount or if you declined Federal Direct Loan funds and now want to accept them.

• Learn more about loans.

• Tips for submitting Dynamic Forms.

Federal Direct Loan Late Disbursement Request Form - 2024–2025 - (Dynamic Form)

The Federal Direct Loan Late Disbursement Form is for requesting the disbursement of Federal Direct loans.

• Learn more about loans.

• Tips for submitting Dynamic Forms.

Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan Appeal Form - Kent State Email Addresses Only - 2024–2025 - (Dynamic Form)

If you have exceptional circumstances and were approved for a PLUS loan or are unable to apply due to your citizenship or bankruptcy status, you may complete a PLUS Loan Appeal Form.

• Learn more about loans.

• Tips for submitting Dynamic Forms.

Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan Appeal Form - Non-Kent State Email Addresses Only - 2024–2025 - (Dynamic Form)

If you have exceptional circumstances and were approved for a PLUS loan or are unable to apply due to your citizenship or bankruptcy status, you may complete a PLUS Loan Appeal Form.

• Learn more about loans.

• Tips for submitting Dynamic Forms.

Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan Change Form - Kent State Email Addresses Only - 2024–2025 - (Dynamic Form)

The Parent PLUS Loan Change Form is provided for parents who are requesting a change to their Parent PLUS loan that has already been awarded to the student’s ºÚÁÏÍø account.

• Learn more about loans.

• Tips for submitting Dynamic Forms.

Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan Change Form - Non-Kent State Email Addresses Only - 2024–2025 - (Dynamic Form)

The Parent PLUS Loan Change Form is provided for parents who are requesting a change to their Parent PLUS loan that has already been awarded to the student’s ºÚÁÏÍø account.

• Learn more about loans.

• Tips for submitting Dynamic Forms.

Federal Nursing Student Loan Request Form - 2024–2025 - (Dynamic Form)

This form is for students enrolled in eligible nursing programs at Kent, Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Stark or Tuscarawas campuses.  Complete this form if you want to be considered for Nursing Loan funds in Fall and/or Spring.  Once you submit the form, it will be reviewed by the financial aid office for eligibility.

• Learn more about loans.

• Tips for submitting Dynamic Forms.

Graduate Permission for Undergraduate Courses - 2024–2025 - (PDF)

This form is for ºÚÁÏÍø graduate students who register for undergraduate courses that apply to their graduate degree. 

• Learn more about loans. 

• Tips for submitting PDF Forms.

High School Diploma/GED Verification Worksheet - 2024–2025 - (PDF)

Only complete this form if requested. It is only for students that did not report on their 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) that they received a high school diploma or the equivalent.

After completing this form, submit it to the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center or your Regional Campus student services area.

• Learn more about verification. 

• Tips for submitting PDF Forms.

Independent Head of Household Worksheet - 2024–2025 - (Dynamic Form)

Only complete this form if you have been selected for verification AND have been instructed by email or your FlashLine account to complete this form.

• Learn more about verification. 

• Tips for submitting Dynamic Forms.

Independent Student Verification Worksheet - 2024–2025 - (Dynamic Form)

Use this form if you included parent information on the FAFSA.  The student will start this form and complete just information pertaining to them.  It is then routed to the parent to complete their portion.

• Learn more about verification. 

• Tips for submitting Dynamic Forms.

IRS Non-Filing Statement Form - Kent State Email Addresses Only - 2024–2025 - (Dynamic Form)

Use this form if you were required to submit an IRS Verification of Non- Filing Letter, but have not received it after 10 business days.

• Learn more about verification. 

• Tips for submitting Dynamic Forms.

IRS Non-Filing Statement Form - Non-Kent State Email Addresses Only - 2024–2025 - (Dynamic Form)

Use this form if you were required to submit an IRS Verification of Non- Filing Letter, but have not received it after 10 business days.

• Learn more about verification. 

• Tips for submitting Dynamic Forms.

Maximum Time Frame Form - 2024–2025 - (Dynamic Form)

Submit this form if you were cited for Maximum Time Frame. You must also submit a Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeals form to be considered for student aid that requires Satisfactory Academic Progress.

The Maximum Time Frame form must be signed by an academic advisor to be considered complete (through Dynamic Forms). When completing the Maximum Time Frame form, you will need to submit your academic advisor’s name and email. Your advisor will make updates to the form as needed and it will be sent back to your email. Once your academic or faculty advisor has completed, signed and submitted your form, it will automatically be sent to your campus for processing and you will receive a confirmation email.

• Learn more about Maximum Time Frame.

• Tips for submitting Dynamic Forms.

New York City Housing Addendum Form - 2024–2025 - (Dynamic Form)

If you are interested in taking additional financial aid to help with your NYC Housing costs, please complete this form. To provide the most accurate figures for financial aid calculations, you are required to submit information regarding your housing costs. Please submit supporting documentation (lease agreement, Airbnb costs, etc.) along with this completed form.

• Learn more about education abroad financial aid.

• Tips for submitting Dynamic Forms.

Parent PLUS Late Disbursement Form - (Dynamic Form)

Use this form to request disbursement of a Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan after the student is no longer enrolled.  

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• Tips for submitting Dynamic Forms.

Private Loan Change Form - 2024–2025 - (Dynamic Form)

This form is provided for students who are requesting a change on the original request of the private loan requested with the lender in which they are borrowing. The eligibility for a loan to be canceled or reduced depends on the timing of the request. We cannot guarantee that a loan can be reduced or canceled upon request. 

• Learn more about loans.

• Tips for submitting Dynamic Forms.

Program of Study Form - For Post Undergraduate Students - 2024–2025 - (Dynamic Form)

If you have earned a bachelor’s degree and are not in graduate school, you are considered a post undergraduate student. Post undergraduates and graduate non-degree students must complete the FAFSA and submit and complete the Program of Study form (located on our forms page). This form must be completed for each semester and signed electronically by an academic advisor verifying the required coursework and program. Students must be registered for courses and admitted to their academic program before completing the form.

• Learn more about being a post undergraduate student.

• Tips for submitting Dynamic Forms.

Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Form - 2024–2025 - (Dynamic Form)

Submit this form if extenuating circumstances contributed to the student not meeting the SAP Policy and you wish to appeal for federal financial aid.

• Learn more about Satisfactory Academic Progress.

• Tips for submitting Dynamic Forms.

Scholarship Appeal Form - Fall/Spring - 2024–2025 - (Dynamic Form)

You may submit a scholarship appeal if you have extenuating circumstances as to why you did not meet your Kent Campus scholarship renewal criteria. Extenuating circumstances include, but are not limited to, medical, personal or family emergencies.

It is encouraged for students to provide documentation which supports their scholarship statement. Please have your supporting documentation ready to upload prior to beginning the appeal process.

• Report an outside scholarship, grant or other resource
• Student Financial Aid Scholarship Application
• Scholarship Appeal Forms

• Learn more about scholarship appeals.

• Tips for submitting Dynamic Forms.

Scholarship Appeal Form - Summer - 2024–2025 - (Dynamic Form)

Kent Campus scholarships are for the fall and spring semesters only. Requests to use a Kent Campus scholarship for the summer semester are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. This form cannot be used to appeal any other scholarships other than those listed. If your scholarship was awarded by another department, you must contact that department directly to request the use of the scholarship during the summer.

• Report an outside scholarship, grant or other resource
• Student Financial Aid Scholarship Application
• Scholarship Appeal Forms

• Learn more about scholarship appeals.

• Tips for submitting Dynamic Forms.

Scholarship Thank You Letter - (Web Page)

The Scholarship Thank You Letter form is available for you to complete to express your appreciation to your donor. This form will be sent to the donor with your information and your note of gratitude. Both incoming (new to Kent State) and returning students should complete the Thank You Letter upon receiving a scholarship.

Steps to Complete the Scholarship Thank You Letter

1. Log into ScholarshipUniverse
2. Click on Awards
3. Under the Outstanding tab, locate the appropriate scholarship
4. Click the Pencil Icon under 'Take Action' column
5. Accept Award
6. Complete the Thank you letter online form

Special Circumstances - 2024–2025 - (Web Page)

Applications are now available for the 2024-2025 academic year (Summer 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025). If you have a special circumstance for the current year, please contact your regional campus or the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center.

• Before completing an application, all students are encouraged to learn more about special circumstances.

View Special Circumstance Applications

Start of Semester Learning Agreement - 2024–2025 - (PDF)

Study abroad students must complete this form at the start of the semester (with the first 15 days of classes).

• Learn more about education abroad financial aid.

• Tips for submitting PDF Forms.

Statement of Educational Purpose - 2024–2025 - (PDF)

Per the Department of Education, a student that needs to complete this form, MUST appear in person at the ºÚÁÏÍø Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center or a Regional Campus student services area to verify their identity by presenting an unexpired valid government-issued photo identification (ID) such as, but not limited to, a driver's license, other state-issued ID, or passport. The student must also sign the form in the presence of the institutional official. 

• Learn more about verification.

• Tips for submitting PDF Forms.

Statement of Educational Purpose - Notarized Version - 2024–2025 - (PDF)

If the student is unable to appear in person at ºÚÁÏÍø to verify their identity, they MUST use the Notarized Version of the form below and sign the form in the Presence of a Notary.

• Learn more about verification.

• Tips for submitting PDF Forms.

Third Party Form - 2024–2025 - (PDF)

If you are a degree-seeking student at ºÚÁÏÍø and you plan to enroll directly in a university abroad outside of Kent State’s partner programs during the fall, spring, or summer semester, and wish to obtain aid, you must complete a Consortium Agreement in order to receive your financial aid.

• Learn more about the Ad Hoc Consortium Agreement.

• Tips for submitting PDF Forms.

Total and Permanent Disability Discharge Form - 2024–2025 - (PDF)

Only submit this form IF you have previously completed the Total and Permanent Disability Discharge (TPDD) process with the Department of Education AND you want to borrow new federal loans or a TEACH grant. You may be subject to a post-discharge monitoring period. Additional information can be found at .

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• Tips for submitting PDF Forms.

Uneven Loan Disbursement Form - 2024–2025 - (Dynamic Form)

This form is for students who need their Federal Direct Stafford Loans to be disbursed in an uneven manner across terms. For example, many graduate students have a stipend or assistantship that covers fall and spring tuition so, they may use this form to request a Summer Only direct loan.

• Learn more about loans.

• Tips for submitting Dynamic Forms.

Unusual Circumstances - 2024–2025 - (Web Page)

For students who: 

1. Have Legal Custodians other than their parents and have Court Documentation or, 
2. Students who have a unique situation (e.g., human trafficking, refugee or asylee status, parental abandonment, incarceration, both parents deceased) please contact the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center or your Regional Campus Representative to discuss your next step options.