Financial Aid Information Related to COVID-19 | Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center
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Financial Aid Information Related to COVID-19 | Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center
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Financial Aid Information Related to COVID-19
Federal Aid Updates
You can receive the most up-to-date information about Federal Aid and the Coronavirus/COVID-19 relief at
https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/coronavirus
.
FAQS
Loan Repayment - Federal and Private: Questions and answers
How will Coronavirus/COVID-19 affect my federal direct loan repayment?
All Federal Direct Student Loan payments are suspended until Sept. 30, 2021.
You should also contact your federal direct loan servicer(s) directly to find out about additional information.
For more information about other types of loans, the effect on Public Service Loan Forgiveness and other the guidance from the U.S. Department of Education for borrowers visit
Coronavirus and Forbearance Info for Students, Borrowers, and Parents
.
I borrowed from a private lender, how will Coronavirus/COVID-19 affect repayment?
If you have borrowed private loans, you should contact the specific private lender to find out about your options. Visit
StudentAid.gov
for more information.
IF i DON'T RETURN NEXT SEMESTER, WILL MY LOANS GO INTO REPAYMENT?
You have a 6-month grace period from the date you withdraw or drop to less than half-time enrollment before repayment begins.
i was impacted by coronavirus/covid-19. do I still need to complete exit counseling?
Yes, you should complete Exit Counseling to let your servicer aware of your status and apply any Coronavirus/COVID-19 relief available. If you do not know who your loan servicer is, you can find more information on
StudentAid.gov
, along with loan servicer contact information.
Room and Board Scholarships and Work Study Awards: Questions and answers
Can I still use my room and board scholarships if I’m not living on campus?
Room scholarships can only be used to pay room charges incurred from living in University-owned housing. Board scholarships can only be used to pay charges incurred from selecting a University board (dining) plan. For more information regarding your scholarships, please visit our
Scholarship FAQs
.
SNAP benefits for college students
The
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021
, temporarily expands SNAP eligibility to include students enrolled at least half-time in an institution of higher education, who either:
Are eligible to participate in state or federally financed work study during the regular school year, as determined by the institution or higher education, or
Have an expected family contribution (EFC) or $0 in the current academic year.
Beginning on Jan. 16, 2021, students who meet one of the two criteria outlined above may receive SNAP if they meet all other financial and non-financial SNAP eligibility criteria.
The new, temporary exemptions will be in effect until 30 days after the COVID-19 public health emergency is lifted. Once approved for benefits, students will not have to re-verify for one year.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
SNAP Benefits Virtual Works
SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly Food Stamps), is the largest federal nutrition program. With over 1.5 million Ohioans receiving SNAP benefits, this program offers individuals and families more spending power at local grocers, retailers, and farmer’s markets and ensures that millions of Americans have continued access to nutritious food. We invite you to attend a virtual workshop explaining the SNAP application process from 1 - 1:30 pm on Jan. 19th, Feb. 16th, Mar. 16th, or Apr. 20. Students can
register on KSU Engage.
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Student Reporting and Disclosures
CARES Act Reporting and Disclosures
CRRSA Act (CRRSAA) Reporting and Disclosures
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) Reporting and Disclosures
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Institutional Reporting and Disclosures
Institutional Reports
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Quarterly Report 2022
June 30, 2022 Quarterly Report
July- September 2022 Quarterly Report
October-December 2022 Quarterly Report
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Quarterly Report 2023
January-March 2023 Quarterly Report
April-June 2023 Quarterly Report
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Skip to main content
Financial Aid Information Related to COVID-19
Federal Aid Updates
You can receive the most up-to-date information about Federal Aid and the Coronavirus/COVID-19 relief at
https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/coronavirus
.
FAQS
Loan Repayment - Federal and Private: Questions and answers
How will Coronavirus/COVID-19 affect my federal direct loan repayment?
All Federal Direct Student Loan payments are suspended until Sept. 30, 2021.
You should also contact your federal direct loan servicer(s) directly to find out about additional information.
For more information about other types of loans, the effect on Public Service Loan Forgiveness and other the guidance from the U.S. Department of Education for borrowers visit
Coronavirus and Forbearance Info for Students, Borrowers, and Parents
.
I borrowed from a private lender, how will Coronavirus/COVID-19 affect repayment?
If you have borrowed private loans, you should contact the specific private lender to find out about your options. Visit
StudentAid.gov
for more information.
IF i DON'T RETURN NEXT SEMESTER, WILL MY LOANS GO INTO REPAYMENT?
You have a 6-month grace period from the date you withdraw or drop to less than half-time enrollment before repayment begins.
i was impacted by coronavirus/covid-19. do I still need to complete exit counseling?
Yes, you should complete Exit Counseling to let your servicer aware of your status and apply any Coronavirus/COVID-19 relief available. If you do not know who your loan servicer is, you can find more information on
StudentAid.gov
, along with loan servicer contact information.
Room and Board Scholarships and Work Study Awards: Questions and answers
Can I still use my room and board scholarships if I’m not living on campus?
Room scholarships can only be used to pay room charges incurred from living in University-owned housing. Board scholarships can only be used to pay charges incurred from selecting a University board (dining) plan. For more information regarding your scholarships, please visit our
Scholarship FAQs
.
SNAP benefits for college students
The
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021
, temporarily expands SNAP eligibility to include students enrolled at least half-time in an institution of higher education, who either:
Are eligible to participate in state or federally financed work study during the regular school year, as determined by the institution or higher education, or
Have an expected family contribution (EFC) or $0 in the current academic year.
Beginning on Jan. 16, 2021, students who meet one of the two criteria outlined above may receive SNAP if they meet all other financial and non-financial SNAP eligibility criteria.
The new, temporary exemptions will be in effect until 30 days after the COVID-19 public health emergency is lifted. Once approved for benefits, students will not have to re-verify for one year.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
SNAP Benefits Virtual Works
SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly Food Stamps), is the largest federal nutrition program. With over 1.5 million Ohioans receiving SNAP benefits, this program offers individuals and families more spending power at local grocers, retailers, and farmer’s markets and ensures that millions of Americans have continued access to nutritious food. We invite you to attend a virtual workshop explaining the SNAP application process from 1 - 1:30 pm on Jan. 19th, Feb. 16th, Mar. 16th, or Apr. 20. Students can
register on KSU Engage.
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Student Reporting and Disclosures
CARES Act Reporting and Disclosures
CRRSA Act (CRRSAA) Reporting and Disclosures
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) Reporting and Disclosures
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Institutional Reporting and Disclosures
Institutional Reports
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Quarterly Report 2022
June 30, 2022 Quarterly Report
July- September 2022 Quarterly Report
October-December 2022 Quarterly Report
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Quarterly Report 2023
January-March 2023 Quarterly Report
April-June 2023 Quarterly Report
Billing & Payments
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Registration & Records
Forms & Requests
Policies
Info For ...
What's Next
Be one step closer to joining our Golden Flashes family!
Apply Now
Visit or Tour
Request Info
Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center
Street Address
Second Floor, University Library (Kent Campus)
Mailing Address
1025 Risman Dr.Kent, Ohio 44242
Contact Us
Phone 330-672-6000 | Fax 330-672-6001
Quick Links
Important Dates
Contact Us
Provide Feedback
Admissions
CARES Center
Faculty & Staff
Accessibility
Annual Security Reports
Campus Concerns Reporting
For Our Alumni
For the Media
HEERF CARES/CRRSAA/ARP Act Reporting and Disclosure
Jobs & Employment
Privacy Statement
Senate Bill 1 Compliance
Website Feedback