form to the host institution. The host institution shall complete and promptly return the concurrent enrollment form to the KSU Financial Aid Office.

Professional Judgment

If you have any unusual family or financial circumstances you do not feel have been reflected properly in the determination of your financial need, you are encouraged to contact us. These unusual circumstances may include one or more of the following: involuntary loss of employment, change in income, divorce, death, and/or private elementary or secondary education costs. In most cases, processing of professional judgments involving loss of income begins in June of the current award year. If you have additional educational costs that exceed the university's published cost of attendance, such as child care, study abroad, or additional tuition charges, please contact the Student Financial Aid Office.

Study Abroad

Financial Aid can be processed for eligible students in approved study abroad programs. Visit the Study Abroad webpage on the Office of Global Education and Program's website to learn more.

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(5) Federal Aid

The university participates in the following Federal Aid Programs:

Federal Pell Grant

Iraq & Afghanistan Service Grant Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) TEACH Grant Federal Work-Study Direct Loan (Subsidized and Unsubsidized) Parent PLUS Loan Graduate/Professional PLUS Loan

You must submit the FAFSA application to be considered for these federal aid programs. Some aid programs are designated for particular types of students (i.e. undergraduate, graduate, or professional) and level of federal need. General information on some of these programs is located online in Funding Education Beyond High School, which is also available upon request by calling 1-800-433-3243

The basic eligibility requirements for federal aid are as follows:

  • demonstrate financial need (except for certain loans)
  • have a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) certificate, pass a test approved by the U.S. Department of Education, meet other standards your state establishes that the Department approves, or complete a high school education in a home school setting that is treated as such under state law
  • pursuing a degree or certificate in an eligible program
  • be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
  • have a valid Social Security Number (unless you're from the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, or the Republic of Palau)
  • register with Selective Service if required (You can use the paper or electronic FAFSA to register, you can register at www.sss.gov, or you can call 1-847-688-6888 (TTY users can call 1-847-688-2567).)