If you’re considering withdrawing because of financial concerns or due to a change in your family’s household income, Kent State East Liverpool and Kent State Salem are here to help and can find possible solutions and options for your situation.
Withdrawing from a course can impact your aid for the current term, could cause you to have a balance due, and can even impact your eligibility for aid in the future. IT’S ALWAYS BEST TO CHECK WITH FINANCIAL AID BEFORE YOU WITHDRAW!
Specific questions about aid/account impact of course withdrawal:
Beth Allison-Christy, Financial Aid Representative
Phone: 330-385-3805
Email: ballison@kent.edu
Angel Barcey, Financial Aid Representative
Phone: 330-332-0361
Email: acarnes@kent.edu
Helpful Resources
Withdraw vs. Drop; How to Withdraw; Financial Impact of Withdrawing
Future Aid Impact on Withdrawing – Satisfactory Academic Progress
General Financial Aid Information
Important to Note
- A withdrawal is shown as a “W” on the student transcript.
- A withdrawal is NOT calculated in a student’s GPA.
- A withdrawal DOES count as an attempted course.
- A withdrawal COULD cause you to owe a balance, depending on your situation and timing.