In our pinnacle program, the internationally ranked and accredited Coles EMBA, we try to insure all your experiences meet your high standards for customer service. As a returning adult student, we understand your busy personal and professional life. For admissions, registration, class materials, international residency, graduation and other areas, we strive hard to provide personalized concierge service to allow you to focus on the real purpose here - obtaining your MBA degree. The area of Financial Aid is no different.

Most EMBA students today are not fully funded by their company. Even if you are part of the lucky 30% who are, Financial Aid is a great back-up to have ready in the event of any changes in your company tuition aid plan during the program. Financial Aid can be a confusing process. We have added to our Coles EMBA staff a financial aid expert who will assist you in navigating through the administrative processes of obtaining low-interest student loans. Your personal EMBA Financial Aid representative is Shikira Johnson, sjohn156@kennesaw.edu or 770.420.4622. Take advantage of this opportunity.

KSU Main campus financial aid office website

Once you are conditionally accepted, we will send you detailed steps for each of these processes. If you would like to work ahead, please use the links below:

Step 1: Request a PIN from www.pin.ed.gov

Step 2: Filling out the FAFSA. Click here to access the FAFSA website.

Step 3: Receive email confirmation your FAFSA has been sent to KSU's financial aid office

Step 4: If you have your KSU ID (must be a current student or have turned in your EMBA application) you can check your financial aid status at any time on Owl Express.

Renewal Time for Current EMBA Students - April 1st

Scholarships

View a brief description of some of the scholarships and different websites for information on receiving scholarships based on financial need by clicking here.

Preferred Lender List

After you are awarded Financial Aid, visit the KSU Preferred Lender website to select a lender. You can compare and contrast based on the information provided by each lender to make your final decision. Be sure to read the information regarding the Life of the Loan - meaning this lender will be the one to service your loan and not sell or change to another lender. Please read the website carefully to make your choice.

These Lenders were selected through a very comprehensive research process. For a description of this process, please go to How Was This List Developed?  You are not limited to these lenders. If you wish to use a lender who is not listed below, please contact your lender directly and complete your promissory note with them. They will then forward the information for us to complete your application. If you have previously borrowed student loans, it is recommended that you remain with the same lender.

KSU One Card

The KSU One Card website will give you an explanation about the Higher One card which is considered a KSU debit card for Financial Aid that every student will receive in the mail. Please do not discard. This is not a credit card. From the financial aid page you will be directed to the www.KSUONE.com website to activate your card and to select how you would like to receive your refund back from KSU. Please read the website carefully to make your choice.

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