Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for financial aid?

When do I apply for financial aid?

Why do I have to apply every year?

What does being selected for verification mean?

Why must I receive Entrance Loan Counseling before receiving student loans?

How long does it take to process financial aid?

How many hours must I take to receive financial aid?

What will financial aid pay for?

What will financial aid NOT pay for?

What if I register during Phase I (early) registration and my financial aid is not available to pay by the fee payment deadline?

Can I be reimbursed for a previous term?

When can I expect to receive my student loan funds?

What is "Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)"?

What will happen if I drop a class or withdraw completely?

Can my financial aid transfer from institution to institution?

What can I use Scholarship money for?

When and how will I be notified if I am selected as a scholarship recipient?

When can I expect to receive funds if I am awarded a scholarship?

Can I apply for and receive a scholarship in addition to the HOPE Scholarship?

I received a scholarship last year. Must I reapply for the same scholarship or will it be renewed automatically?

Do I have to be currently enrolled to apply for a scholarship?

Who reviews my scholarship application once I submit it?

What is a Need-Based Scholarship?

How is my financial need determined and who is responsible for making that determination?

Since the Scholarship webpage closes on March 10, how can I submit my FAFSA in time to be considered for the scholarships that require need?

When should I complete and submit my Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)?

How long does it take for KSU to receive my FAFSA?

What are the criteria for full time and part time enrollment?

How may a person or organization establish a scholarship for Kennesaw State University students?

Are there financial aid programs available to help pay for the apartment rent?

Will the HOPE scholarship pay for my apartment rent?

I am moving into an apartment in August, prior to receiving financial aid. How am I supposed to pay the first month's rent?

Will my financial aid pay my apartment costs directly, without me needing to do anything?

May I request KSU to apply my financial aid refund to my apartment rent charges?

What is student loan consolidation?

Is now an especially good time to consolidate?

Are there any downsides to consolidation?

Should I consolidate now if I'm going to attend graduate school in the next few years?

Should I consolidate my Perkins Loan?

Is consolidation like refinancing a mortgage?

What are the repayment terms?

May I still keep my 10-year term?

Why would I want to increase the loan term from 10 years to 20 or 30 years if it is just going to increase my total payments?

Why haven't I heard about consolidation from my current lender?

What if I don't know who currently holds my loans?