We make financial aid easy

• Stark State federal school code is 011141 (FAFSA – https://studentaid.gov/)

Gateway specialists are available on a walk-in basis weekdays during office hours in the Gateway Student Services Center. They’re ready to answer your specific questions about financial aid, including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, registration and enrollment. The Gateway Student Services Office is in room M102.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

To apply for federal student aid, including grants, work-study funds, and loans, you need to complete the FAFSA form. This form is free to fill out and easier than ever. By submitting the FAFSA, you gain access to federal student aid, the largest source of financial assistance, to help cover the costs of college.

Phone counseling

Phone counseling is available during office hours. If you have detailed questions or complicated situations, we’ll ask you to schedule an appointment. During the busy months of January, May, July, August and December, the Financial Aid Office will do our best to help you, but we apologize if the high volume of calls/visits to our office results in a delay. We appreciate your patience and look forward to answering all of your financial aid questions.

Priority dates

Service guarantees can only be offered if you submit all required forms by these priority dates:

For additional information about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form or any other financial aid opportunities, call 330-494-6170 or email studentservices@starkstate.edu.