Smart Start - Money

WHAT IS THE BURSAR?
HOW DO I GET FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS?
WHAT DOES MY FLASHCARD DO?

Quick Links:

Financial Aid Office - http://www.sfa.kent.edu/
Scholarship Search Page - http://www.sfa.kent.edu/SchGuide/ScholarshipSearchEnter.asp
Bursar - http://www.kent.edu/bursar/
Student Employment - http://career.kent.edu
College Budget Worksheet - http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/special/college_worksheet.pdf

Financial Aid:

This office is the place to go to learn about all types of student aid, from federal to university-based. Check out their website at http://www.sfa.kent.edu/ to view and track your awards, complete a FAFSA, use the cost and loan calculators, estimate your awards, and more! If you are granted work-study through Financial Aid, you need to follow the Student Employment procedures below to find an on-campus job.

Scholarships:

The Financial Aid Office has a scholarship search qualifier that you can use to find scholarships for which you are eligible. Check it out at http://www.sfa.kent.edu/SchGuide/ScholarshipSearchEnter.asp Also, check out this site which lists the top 10 external search sites for even more scholarship opportunities! http://www.sfa.kent.edu/Scholarships.asp?tabnumber=2

The Bursar:

The Bursar is the office on campus that handles your payment of tuition, fees, and housing bills. They also handle refunds, release of bursar holds, and student health insurance information. You can pay your bill online via e-bill, or in person at 131 Michael Schwartz Center. For more information, visit the Bursar’s website at: http://www.kent.edu/bursar/

Student Employment:

Career Services handles all student employment searches. You can do everything online with the Flash Forward Recruiting System. Check it out at http://career.kent.edu

Buying Books:

Textbooks can be expensive, so don’t forget to budget for them! If you’re on a budget, get your books early to ensure that there are still used books available, because used books are significantly cheaper. Check out the bookstore website at: http://www.bkstr.com/Home/10001-10064-1?demoKey=d