Funding for American students

The University of Kent has now become part of a new multi-university group with the University of Greenwich, which took effect on 1 August 2026.

For the purposes of U.S. federal student aid regulations administered by the U.S. Department of Education, this merger is classified as a change in ownership, and we are completing the US Department of Education required approval process.

This will not impact the student experience, and Kent will continue to deliver the course, teaching and assessment in the same way bar continuous improvements.

US Federal Student Aid

For continuing students, the institution will continue to participate in U.S. federal student aid (Title IV) programs, students should continue to apply as usual, and eligibility for aid is not affected by this change in ownership.

For new students, there is currently a temporary interruption to the University’s ability to process Title IV funding for new students. We are actively working to restore the process. 

In the meantime, the University has arranged interim payments to new students who are looking to receive Title IV loans once the University restores eligibility. Details have been sent to affected students. 

If you are a new student and you have not made any arrangements, please contact foreignloans@kent.ac.uk to begin the process. 

We are committed to keeping you informed throughout this process. If there are any material updates, we will share them promptly. 

Please visit our website for FAQs: Student FAQs for collaboration with University of Greenwich - My Kent - University of Kent 

If you have questions, please contact:
Kirsty Newman, Foreign Loans Officer - Foreignloans@kent.ac.uk