Federal Direct Loans
Kent State students who complete the will be considered for Federal Direct Loans based on grade level at the time financial aid awards are made.
College of Education, Health and Human Services
Nearly 100 people from the local community, including parents, families and friends, gathered recently at Hobbs Hall in Kent to celebrate the Child Development Center (CDC) – one of Kent State University’s most coveted educational resources – during the annual Robin McManus Scholarship Benefit.The affair raised more than $12,000 for the Robin McManus Scholarship, which provides need-based student scholarships and allows more children in the Kent community to access the enriching experience of a CDC education. “As a father of three, I know the importance of early education opportuniti...
General Tips
- Research the political, cultural, and historical context of the country where you will be studying.
- Research other student experiences in your host country.
- Depending on your program, you may be able to look into identity-based student organizations at the host university where you could meet with other students, ask questions, and have open discussions.
- Stay connected with on-site program directors and counselors, if available.
- Don't hesitate to reach out to us for support.
General Things to Consider
- Think about the identities you hold. Which are visible and invisible?
- How will you want to talk (or not talk) about those parts of your identity?
- How will you respond to unexpected questions or attention?
- What will it mean to travel to where you are going with the identities you hold?
- How will your identities be perceived in your host culture?
- How might your values be impacted by this new reality or perception?
What if I Missed the Deadline to Process my Registration or Schedule Adjustment?
Use the Registration Exception Form when requesting registration/schedule adjustment transactions to your class schedule after published University deadlines for the class(es), due to extenuating circumstances. Deadlines may be determined by accessing the Detailed Class Search from the . After locating the course, click on the "Registration Deadlines" link to determine course specific dates.
What is a Flexibly Scheduled Course Section?
Some courses are offered as flexibly scheduled sections, that is, the section does not meet for the full semester. Eligibility for processing registration transactions for these courses (adding, dropping or withdrawing) is determined by the beginning and/or ending dates of the section. Deadlines can be found in FlashLine by going to Student > Resources > Courses and Registration > View Schedule of Courses. After locating the course, click on the "Registration Deadlines" link to determine course specific dates.
Where Can I Find Course Audit Directions and Information?
- An audited course is one in which you do not receive a grade and is not counted for enrollment purposes.
- You are required to make full payment for an audit course.
- Students wishing to take coursework on an audit basis should complete the Audit Grade Option Request Form by the published deadlines.
- If you no longer want to take a course as an Audit, you will have to drop the section and re-add it to your schedule by published deadlines.
Where Can I Find Credit/No Credit Grade Option Information?
- Undergraduate students may elect to take certain courses on a credit/no credit basis. The purpose of this option is to provide an opportunity for the exploration of a broader range of coursework than is normally included in specific and distributive degree requirements. Students considering this option should be aware that some institutions of higher education do not accept transfer credit taken on a credit/no credit basis.
Funding Support
Are you hosting an international event online or on campus? You might be able to apply for funding support. Learn about your options and the steps you can take.