FAFSA AND SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE UPDATE (as of 2/6/24)
Due to a new announcement from the Department of Education on Tuesday February 5, 2024, we are aligning our Kent Campus scholarship and FAFSA dates accordingly. We will continue to award merit scholarships to new summer/fall admits through March 15. The new priority submission date for the FAFSA will also be March 15.
FAFSA TIMELINE UPDATE (as of 03/15/24)
- December-March 15, 2024
- You can still submit your FAFSA after March 15.
- Complete FAFSA at studentaid.gov if you have not done so.
- Check status of FAFSA to verify it is complete for all contributors.
- As long as you submitted the FAFSA by March 15, you have met our deadline, even if you need to add our school code later.
- FAFSA Submission Summary information will be sent by the U.S. Department of Education to students by early April (soft launch)
- Corrections to a submitted FAFSA can be made after you receive your FAFSA submission summary. (watch your email)
- FAFSA will be sent to Kent State University by the U.S. Department of Education by early April in batches.
- We will notify students when we receive your FAFSA.
- Students who need to make corrections to their FAFSA should be able to make corrections after the FAFSA is officially processed by Federal Student Aid and the student has received notification of their FAFSA submission summary
- Financial Aid will begin sending Offer Letters to new students in mid-April
What does this mean for you and your family?
- If you’ve submitted your FAFSA, your data will be sent to you and your selected schools starting the first half of March. Federal Student Aid will notify you when your FAFSA is processed and if corrections need to be made.
- If you haven’t, pleasesubmit the 2024-25 FAFSA by March 15. Submitting your FAFSA by our extended priority deadline ensures you will qualify for the maximum scholarships and receive the best financial aid offer. View our campus school codes.
- Once we receive your FAFSA and are confident the information is accurate, Financial Aid Offers will be sent to all students who have submitted a FAFSA to Kent State University. Previously, we planned to send financial aid offers in March, but we are expecting a delay due to this news, which impacts schools nationwide.
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UPDATED FAFSA DEADLINE IN RESPONSE TO FAFSA DELAYS (as of 1/12/24)
The 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Aid went live as scheduled by December 2023 and is available to complete at fafsa.gov. Although the FAFSA is live, the Department of Education continues to monitor site performance and review issues and concerns based on feedback from students and families.
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 1. This means you must file the FAFSA by March 1 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 financial aid offers in March, but we are expecting a delay due to this news, which impacts schools nationwide.
2024–25 FAFSA SOFT LAUNCH DETAILS AND TIMELINES (as of 12/15/23)
In aDec. 15, 2023 announcement, Federal Student Aid (FSA) expanded upon previously shared information about the timeline of the 2024–25 FAFSA form launch and shared additional details for what applicants and families can expect through February 2024.
As previously announced, students and families will be able to complete and submit the 2024–25 FAFSA form online by Dec. 31. FSA will be treating the period leading up to and following Dec. 31 as a soft launch period, which will allow Federal Student Aid to monitor and respond in real time to any potential issues impacting the applicant experience.
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING THE SOFT LAUNCH OF THE 2024-25 FAFSA FORM
During the soft launch period, the Department will be monitoring site performance, conducting planned pauses for maintenance, and making updates to improve the user experience for students and families.
Students and families will have ample time to complete the 2024-25 FAFSA, anddo not need to rush to fill out the form immediately when the soft launch period opens, as FSA will not transmit results to schools until later in January.
You may contact the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center at the Kent Campus to receive assistance. Regional Campus students may contact their Regional Campus financial aid representatives for assistance.
FAQs
Some of the most common FAFSA errors are: Leaving blank fields: Too many blanks may cause miscalculations and an application rejection. Enter a '0' or 'not applicable' instead of leaving a blank.
Should I answer questions about student assets on FAFSA? ›
FAFSA® requires details about your (and your spouse's, if you're married) financial assets to help calculate how much aid you'll need to pay for college.
Should I answer questions about my parents' FAFSA? ›
You still must answer the questions about them if you're considered a dependent student. What if my parents aren't going to help me pay for college and refuse to provide information for my FAFSA® form? You can't be considered independent of your parents just because they refuse to help you with this process.
What information does a student need to complete the FAFSA? ›
Federal income tax returns, records of child support received; and your current balance of cash, savings, and checking accounts (Note: You must provide consent and approval to disclose your federal tax information to be eligible for federal student aid.)
What happens if you accidentally put wrong info on FAFSA? ›
If the student receives federal student aid based on incorrect or fraudulent information, they'll have to pay it back. You may also have to pay fines and fees. If you purposely provide false or misleading information on the FAFSA form, you may be fined up to $20,000, sent to prison, or both.
What is considered poor for FAFSA? ›
There is no set income limit for eligibility to qualify for financial aid through. You'll need to fill out the FAFSA every year to see what you qualify for at your college. It's important to make sure you fill out the FAFSA as quickly as possible once it opens for the following school year.
Does FAFSA check your bank account? ›
Students selected for verification of their FAFSA form may wonder, “Does FAFSA check your bank accounts?” FAFSA does not directly view the student's or parent's bank accounts.
What not to include on FAFSA? ›
Assets don't include
- the home in which you live;
- UGMA and UTMA accounts for which you are the custodian, but not the owner;
- the value of life insurance;
- ABLE accounts; and.
- retirement plans (401[k] plans, pension funds, annuities, non-education IRAs, Keogh plans, etc.).
If you're given the option to skip questions, keep in mind that doing so won't affect your eligibility for federal student aid. Some schools may require answers to these questions to determine your eligibility for college aid.
At what age does parents income not affect financial aid? ›
Declare Yourself Independent for Financial Aid. A student age 24 or older by Dec. 31 of the award year is considered independent for federal financial aid purposes.
What Are the FAFSA Income Limits for 2024? Both students and their parents often think their household income makes them ineligible for financial aid. However, there's no income limit for the FAFSA, and the U.S. Department of Education does not have an income cap for federal financial aid.
Does FAFSA check your parents information? ›
As a dependent student, you're assumed to have parental support, so your parents' information has to be assessed along with yours to get a full picture of your family's financial strength and calculate your federal student aid eligibility.
What 3 documents are needed for FAFSA? ›
Driver's License (if you have one) Social Security Card or number (if you have one) Alien Registration number (if you have one)
What information does FAFSA verify? ›
During verification, the college financial aid administrator will ask the applicant to supply copies of documentation, such as income tax returns, W-2 statements and 1099 forms, to verify the data that was submitted on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
What does FAFSA look at for income? ›
HOW THE FAFSA LOOKS AT INCOME. The FAFSA requires parents and students to report income from two years prior to the school year for which financial aid is being requested. For example, if you plan to start college in the fall of 2023, you will provide income information from your 2021 tax return or W-2 tax form.
What is the most common financial mistake? ›
The article highlights common financial mistakes to avoid including overspending, not following budgeting and tax planning, unnecessary debt, neglecting credit score, lack of investments, and retirement planning.
Why do I keep getting an error on FAFSA? ›
If you see an error in the “Sign and Submit” section saying your information doesn't match, there may be an error on the student or parent personal information pages. These pages ask for your or your parent's name, Social Security number (SSN), and date of birth.
What is considered failing for FAFSA? ›
This generally consists of maintaining at least a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (i.e., at least a C average) and passing enough classes with progress toward a degree. About one in ten college students will have a cumulative GPA that is less than 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
How do I know if I did FAFSA correctly? ›
After the student successfully submits their FAFSA form, they'll receive a “Confirmation” page with a confirmation number. The confirmation number is proof that the student successfully submitted their FAFSA form or correction.
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