The Federal Pell Grant is a federal grant available to undergraduates who have not completed the requirements for a bachelor degree program and are in compliance with the Student Financial Aid Office Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress. At Kent State University, exceptional need students are those with low expected family contributions as calculated using the federal formula. This award is available for students who are enrolled at least 6 credit hours each semester and is limited by the availability of funds. The OIG is funded by the State of Ohio. This award is available for undergraduate Ohio residents.
Eligibility is based on financial criteria established by the state.
Students will be awarded funds according to need and the amounts will be determined by the college they attend. The Pennsylvania State Grant is awarded to undergraduate Pensylvania residents. For Fall semester, the payments will be due in August, September, and October. For Spring semester, the payments will be due in December, January and February. For more detailed information see the Fall and Spring Schedule of Classes.