How do I pay my student's tuition with a 529 plan?
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ has two options to accept payments from 529 Plans – online and by mail.
FLASHcard Impact and Processes
What Is the Process for Having the Chosen Name Appear on the FLASHCard?
- Once a chosen name has been approved, allow two business days for the name to appear in the systems. It is highly recommended that a new FLASHCard is obtained with the chosen name as soon as possible. The chosen name will be on the front of the card and the legal name will be printed on the back of the card.
Is There a Cost to Have a New FLASHCard Created With a Chosen Name?
- No.
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Chosen Name Usage
Will the Chosen Name Be Used Everywhere at Kent State?
- No. The chosen name will be used where possible in the course of University business. There are places where the legal name will continue to be used for University business or legal needs. Those who are utilizing the chosen name should always be prepared to reference their legal name as well as provide their university identification when necessary.
Where Will the Chosen Name Appear?
The Chosen Name will be implemented in the systems below.
How to Request a Chosen Name
How Is a Chosen Name Requested?
- A chosen name is requested through FlashLine. Please follow these instructions:
- Log into FlashLine
- Click on Settings to access Chosen Name, Pronouns, and/or Gender Identity Requests in the Secure Account Access Section
- Click on Update Chosen Name.
Chosen Name Allowances
Can Any Name Be Submitted as a Chosen Name?
- No. The University has the authority to deny or remove a chosen name at any time. Only the first name can be updated with a chosen name. Middle and last names cannot be updated through the chosen name process.
Can a Middle or Last Name Be Changed Using the Chosen Name?
- No. Only the first name can be updated with a chosen name.
Definition of a Chosen Name
What is a Chosen Name?
- Individuals may desire to be addressed by a name that is different than their legal name. Building a sense of belonging is part of Â鶹¾«Ñ¡â€™s mission statement, and we recognize that some use a name other than their legal name to identify themselves. Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ has established a process for identifying a chosen name.
- The chosen name will be used where possible in the course of University business.
Graphic Content: Comics of May 4 Exhibit
March 12 - June 7
From comic strips and political cartoons to comic books and graphic novels, the events of May 4, 1970, have been inked by numerous illustrators over the years. The exhibition Graphic Content: Cartoons of May 4 will examine graphic art depictions of May 4 from three generations of acclaimed artists, including Chuck Ayers, Derf Backderf and Katherine Wirick.
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ Athletics is no stranger to a deep run in the NCAA Tournament.   The Â鶹¾«Ñ¡women’s basketball team recently won the Mid-American Conference Tournament championship for the first time since 2002. That same year, the men’s hoops team reached the Elite Eight in March Madness. According to a bracket by Inside Higher Ed, the student-athletes on the 2023-24 women’s team are championship caliber. The publication’s Academic Performance Tournament, which pits NCAA Tournament basketball teams against each other based on academic success, shows why Â鶹¾«Ñ¡is ...
Join us to learn more about the Online MBA and related programs at Â鶹¾«Ñ¡! Attending an information session in person or via a webinar is a great way to learn more and ask questions about our program. Admission to the program is highly competitive. We encourage you to start your application soon!