Sylvia Bustard
Senior Financial Aid Coordinator
330-675-8970
sbustard@kent.edu
DROP-IN HOURS
Drop-in hours for financial aid & academic advising are located in the Student Services Building.
Academic and Finacial Aid Advising | |
| Thursday, July 2 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
| Monday, July 6 | 2 - 4 p.m. |
| Thursday, July 9 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
| Monday, July 13 | 2 - 4 p.m. |
| Thursday, July 16 | 2 - 4 p.m. |
| Monday, July 20 | 2 - 4 p.m. |
| Thursday, July 23 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
| Monday, July 27 | 2 - 4 p.m. |
| Thursday, July 30 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Financial Aid
FINANCIAL AID OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed on all university holiday closure dates.
Note that we are not able to service students 30 minutes before closing.
FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES
- - Students and families can schedule an in-person or remote appointment for financial aid or billing assistance, FAFSA filing and veterans benefits assistance.
- Attend a Drop-in Session - Meet with us without an appointment for financial aid or billing assistance (when dates are available). Available dates and times on this page.
- Veterans Benefits - Email the Center for Adult and Veteran Services Team for all veterans benefits questions.
- Submit Documents - Submit documents at the Financial, Billing & Enrollment Center site.
- Loan Forgiveness - Resources to assist you in applying for debt relief with the U.S. Department of Education.
- - Find helpful resources for food and other community support.
- Kent State Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center When it comes to paying for college, financial aid can be a game changer. Whether it’s through scholarships, loans, grants or work-study programs, our team is here to help you maximize your financial aid offer.
- Cost of Attendance Calculator Estimate your educational expenses.
- Financial Aid Checklist Follow our step-by-step checklist to explore your financial aid options, including loans, grants, scholarships and other tuition assistance.
- Check refund status.
- Financial Wellness Learn how to make sound financial decisions!
Need additional help? Email Sylvia Bustard, Senior Financial Aid Coordinator, Trumbull Campus, with questions at sbustard@kent.edu.
2026-2027 FAFSA Form is OPEN! Check back for the 2027-2028 after Oct 1, 2026.
The 2026–27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is open for all students to complete. This is for Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Spring 2027 terms.
Filing the FAFSA by February 1, 2026 gives students priority for the maximum amount of financial aid, including grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study.
FAFSA Title IV School Codes: Trumbull Campus: 003064 | Kent Campus: 003051
What FAFSA to Submit
| Semester(s) you plan to attend | You will submit this FAFSA | You can submit the FAFSA | Using income and tax information from |
| Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 | 2026-2027 | October 1, 2025 | 2024 |
| Summer 2027, Fall 2027, Spring 2028 | 2027-2028 | October 1, 2026 | 2025 |
PAYING TUITION
- All payments must be made online. The Trumbull Campus does not take in-person payments.
- are completed through . If you use your checking/savings account information, you won't be charged a service fee.
- MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover are the only credit cards accepted. There is a $3 non-refundable service fee for card payments between $20 and $102 and 2.95% for payments greater than $102.
- There are authorized user and PINless user options for parents making payments.
- Mail personal checks, scholarship checks and/or 529 Plan payments to:
Attn: Bursar
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