Grants are a form of Gift Aid and do not have to be repaid. Kent State University participates in the five federal and three state grant programs listed in the chart below:
Type Amount Who is Eligible How to Apply How Award is Determined
Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant

This grant will not be awarded after the 2010-11 award year. Federal funding for this grant expires after the 2010-2011 award year.

Maximum $750 for first year (0-29.99 earned hours); Maximum of $1300 for second year (30-59.99 earned hours)

U.S. Citizens or permanent residents demonstrating financial need; degree-seeking undergraduates; at least half-time enrollment; Pell Grant recipient; completed rigorous secondary school program of study.

Submit FAFSA in early January each and every year.
Students may also self certify eligibility on www.fafsa.ed.gov for initial consideration of completion of rigorous secondary program.

Eligibility and award amount is determined by the Student Financial Aid Office upon confirmation of completion of rigorous secondary school program, verification of high school graduation date after January 1, 2005, and minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for second year eligibility. Award amount is based on the student's class level and financial need.
Federal Pell Grant $575-5,550 U.S. Citizens or permanent residents demonstrating financial need; undergraduates. Submit FAFSA in early January each and every year Based on need according to federal formula; Maximum lifetime limit of the equivalent of 12 full-time semesters of eligibility.
National SMART Grant

This grant will not be awarded after the 2010-11 award year. Federal funding for this grant expires after the 2010-2011 award year.

Maximum of $4000

Must be junior or senior status (60-119.99 earned hours) ; U.S. Citizens or permanent residents demonstrating financial need; degree-seeking undergraduates; at least half-time enrollment; Pell Grant recipient; pursuing major in mathematics, science (including physical, life, and computer sciences), technology, engineering, or a critical foreign language. View list of eligible SMART Grant majors at Kent State.

Submit FAFSA in early January each and every year.

Eligibility and award amount is determined by the Student Financial Aid Office upon confirmation of pursuit of degree in eligible major program of study, grade level status as junior or senior, and minimum cumulative KSU GPA of 3.0. Award amount is based on the student's financial need. Grants will be awarded automatically upon confirmation of eligibility.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) $600-2,000 U.S. Citizens or permanent residents demonstrating financial need; undergraduates; at least 1/2 time enrollment Submit FAFSA in early January each and every year Must have zero EFC (according to federal formula); award amount is determined by the student's enrollment status, class level, and residency status. Limited funding is available.
Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG) $115-$920 Based on financial need as determined by Federal Expected Family contribution; enrollment and campus attended (Kent campus students only); Ohio resident; Undergraduates who have not yet earned a baccalaureate degree Submit FAFSA in early January each and every year; FAFSA must be received by October 1st deadline date. Part-time students eligible for the OCOG will have amount adjusted based on actual enrollment; restricted to tuition. For more information visit:
http://regents.ohio.gov/sgs
TEACH Grant Maximum of $4000 per year U.S. Citizen or permanent resident; Enroll in eligible TEACH Grant major at Kent State University as a degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate student; Post-Undergraduates pursuing a second bachelor’s degree are not eligible; Incoming freshmen must score above the 75th percentile on a college admissions test; Continuing students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25. Must agree to Teach in a high need field in a school serving low-income students. See federal TEACH Grant Web site for more details. Submit FAFSA in early January each and every year. Students enrolled in eligible major will be contacted by the Student Financial Aid Office. Complete TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve; Complete Annual TEACH Grant Counseling requirements Eligibility and award amount is determined by the Student Financial Aid Office upon confirmation of pursuit of degree in eligible major program of study, grade level status as undergraduate or graduate student, and academic achievement requirements. Award amount is based on the student's enrollment status and other aid awarded.
Pennsylvania State Grant $100-526 Pennsylvania residents attending an Ohio university, minimum 6 credit hours, undergraduates Submit FAFSA in early January (and no later that May 1st), each and every year Based on need/family income. For more information visit www.pheaa.org
Vermont Incentive Grant $700-11,200 Vermont residents attending an Kent State University, full-time, undergraduates Submit FAFSA in early January, a Vermont Grant application (available Online at www.vsac.org/VTGrantApplication) Based on financial need. For more information visit www.vsac.org