FAFSA Information
The 2024-2025 FAFSA is Available!
You are now able to submit your 2024-2025 FAFSA. This is for students attending Summer 2024, Fall 2024 and Spring 2025.
Complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA now!
In response to challenges students and families have experienced related to the launch of the FAFSA, Kent State University has extended our FAFSA deadline from Feb. 15 to March 15. This means you must file the FAFSA by March 15 to be eligible for maximum scholarships and the best financial aid offer from Kent State University.
If you were able to complete the FAFSA, the University Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid at Kent State will not receive your FAFSA results until mid-March at the earliest. Previously, we planned to send offer letters in March. This may change due to the unexpected delays we have been experiencing.
Review the 2024-2025 FAFSA Timeline
Complete the 2023-2024 FAFSA if you are attending Summer 2023, Fall 2023 and/or Spring 2024.
For the 2023-2024 year, apply as soon as possible if you haven't completed your FAFSA for the current academic year to be awarded. The FAFSA should be completed well before all payment deadlines to ensure funds are available to assist with your bill. The 2023-2024 academic year includes Summer 2023, Fall 2023 and Spring 2024.
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.
Semester you plan to attend | You will submit this FAFSA | You can submit the FAFSA | Using income and tax information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024 | 2023-2024 | NOW | 2021 |
| Summer 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025 | 2024-2025 | NOW (limited availability during soft launch) | 2022 |
| Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026 | 2025-2026 | TBD | 2023 |
Previously, we planned to send first-year Fall 2024 student offer letters in March. This date has changed to late April due to the unexpected delays. Returning Kent State University students are expected to be awarded for the 2024-2025 academic year beginning mid-to-late May.
To ensure maximum financial aid eligibility, complete the FAFSA no later than March 15, 2024.
There are a few federal student aid programs that have limited funds, so be sure to apply as soon as you can once the FAFSA is available.
BENEFITS OF COMPLETING YOUR FAFSA EARLIER
- You will be done early, and you will be more prepared for the upcoming year.
- Your financial aid will be finalized, and you can search for need-based scholarships.
- Maximize your eligibility for certain need-based programs with limited funding.
- Less stress than waiting for the last minute to file!
- Time to make more informed financial decisions!
RESOURCES
Informational pages
- View Federal Student Aid Filling out the FAFSA Form steps
- View Federal Student Aid Completing the FAFSA Form questions and answers
- Check out our Financial Aid FAQs
Videos
- View previously recorded webinars offered by Federal Student Aid.
- View a collection of videos from the Department of Education about the 2024-2025 FAFSA.
EVENTS
Kent Campus
Virtual Presentations
We're virtually bringing the financial aid experts from the University Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid to your home!
See our events page for upcoming events for new students
FAFSA in a Flash
Schedule an appointment to received help filling out the FAFSA.
View more upcoming events presented by Federal Student Aid.
View below to see what assistance the regional campuses offer virtually for FAFSA assistance!