Financial Aid
Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
Financial Aid
Financial Aid Guides
Financial Aid/Study Abroad
2025-2026 Financial Aid Basics
Money and Loan Management
Student Consumer Information
HOPE and Zell Miller Checklist
2026-2027 FAFSA Guide
Financial Aid Policies
Awarding Policy
Return Of Title IV Funds
Repeat Coursework Policy
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for Financial Aid Recipients
Hearing Opportunity for Cancellation, Non-renewal or Reduction of Athletic Aid
Types of Financial Aid
Grants
Hope Scholarships
Zell Miller Scholarship
Loans
Direct Loans
Parent PLUS Loan
Graduate PLUS Loan
Alternative and Private Loans
Federal Consolidation Loans
Federal Aid Updates
Federal Work-Study
Off Campus Federal Work Study Program
America Reads Program
Scholarships
Students
Parents and Supporters of Students
Committees
Frequently Asked Questions
Student Resources
How to Apply
Dates and Deadlines
Financial Aid Forms
Cost of Attendance
Cost Worksheet
Understanding Your Offer Letter
Financial Aid Presentation Request
Welcome to Scholarships and Financial Aid: We’re Here to Help
The Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid provides financial assistance, resources,
and services to students at Kennesaw State University.
We believe all students should have the opportunity to attend KSU. Whether you attend our Kennesaw or Marietta campuses, you’re in the right place to explore the many scholarship, grant, loan and work-study opportunities available that help make paying for college as affordable as possible.
The information provided on this website will help answer your questions and concerns
regarding financial aid. If you need additional information, please contact us and
we will be happy to assist you.
Federal Aid Updates
New federal aid regulations take effect on July 1, 2026, beginning with the 2026-2027
aid year. Visit the Federal Aid Updates page to learn more.
2026-2027 Financial Aid Dates to Remember
2026-2027 FINANCIAL AID DATES TO REMEMBER
October 1, 2025 – 2026-2027 FAFSA Opens
November 1, 2025 – KSU Foundation Scholarship Application Opens
March 1, 2026 – Priority Deadline Date To File FAFSA
March 1, 2026 – 2026-2027 KSU Foundation Scholarship Application Closes
May 1, 2026 – Priority Deadline for Verification Documents To Be Submitted
COVID-19 Information
The federal Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021
(CRRSAA): Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF II) and the federal American
Rescue Plan Act, 2021(HEERF III) were signed into law, providing financial resources
to colleges and universities. The resources available through the Higher Education
Emergency Relief II and III (HEER II and III) Funds allow universities to distribute
grants to students in need to cover any component of the student's cost of attendance
or any emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus.
Please follow the
U.S. Department of Education
link to learn more about the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations
Act, 2021 (CRRSAA) (HEERF II).
Please visit our
COVID-19 FAQ's
page for answers to common questions, including how to contact the Office of Scholarships
and Financial Aid.
View HEERF Reports and Surveys