I'm an international student looking into Kent State University and was wondering if they offer any full scholarships for international students. Does anyone have any details about available financial aid for internationals here?
Kent State University indeed offers a few generous scholarships for international students, though it's important to note that these are not full scholarships that cover the entire cost of attendance. The most substantial one is the Global Scholarship which is dedicated to international new freshman. It is in the amount of $4,000 - $20,000 per year and is renewable for up to four years based on good academic standing.
The International Freshman Scholarship provides awards that range from $2,000 to $15,000 per year available to freshman based on cumulative high school GPA. In addition, the University has the Ambassador Awards which offer $1,000 - $8,000 per year to international students based on both GPA and standardized test scores.
Remember, while these scholarships can significantly reduce the cost of attendance, they likely will not cover everything. You should plan for applying to external scholarships, and budgeting for other expenses such as housing, meals, and personal expenses.
Lastly, while they may not be able to provide full scholarships, the International Admissions Office at Kent State does work with Financial Aid to help international students in navigating their financial plan, so please don’t hesitate to seek their assistance.
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