Office of Student Financial Aid & Student Employment

Title IV School Code #003123

Welcome To The University of Akron's Office of Student Financial Aid...

Paying for college is a vital part of the education process! To take advantage of the many sources of aid available, it is important to be informed. The links to the left have been prepared to simplify the financial aid process and answer many frequently asked questions.

Our offices are located in the newly built Simmons Hall, located on the corner of Buchtel Avenue & College Street.

Contact Information

We hope this web site answers most basic questions you may have about financial aid at The University of Akron. However, if you still have questions, our staff would be happy to speak with you personally. Contact our office at:

Phone: (330) 972-7032 or Toll Free: 1-800-621-3847
Fax: (330) 972-7139

Postal Address
The University of Akron
Office of Student Financial Aid & Student Employment
Akron, OH 44325-6211

Location Address (if for example you are looking for directions to our office online, through an online mapping service.)

277 East Buchtel Avenue

DO NOT USE THIS STREET ADDRESS FOR MAILING THINGS TO OUR OFFICE!!!!

The US Postal service has informed us that any mail directed to this address will either be significantly delayed or returned!

Office Hours:

The Office of Student Financial Aid & Student Employment is open to assist students throughout the year. In person financial aid assistance is provided through our staff at the Student Services Center located in the Student Services Lobby of Simmons Hall. The hours of availability of these services are as follows:

Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday and Wednesday 5:00 pm -7:00 pm* Through the student services center.



*except during University holidays and during breaks, when the office closes at 5:00 pm

Summer Hours:

Monday: 8-4:30
Tuesday: 8-6
Wednesday: 8-6
Thursday: 8-4:30
Friday: 8-4:30


In addition to the above hours, The Office of Student Financial Aid will have additional late hours during open/late registration periods and during fee deadlines, contact us for details.

Financial Aid Services

Representatives are available weekdays at the Financial Aid Service Windows in the Student Services Lobby during the hours listed above, to answer specific questions, as well as to provide assistance with the completion of application materials. If the financial aid counselor is unable to assist you fully, arrangements will be made for you to see a financial aid director.

Financial Aid Drop Box

For your convenience, The University of Akron has installed a secured drop box for financial aid documents in the Student Services Lobby of Simmons Hall. Please, be sure everything is signed and your full name and social security number are included on all documents!!!!

Phone Counseling

General information can be obtained by phone; however, to ensure confidentiality, dollar amounts cannot be discussed on the phone. Callers with questions that require more than five minutes for a response will be advised to come in and see a financial aid counselor.

PLEASE NOTE: During the busy months of June, July, August, and September, the Office of Student Financial Aid will assist callers to the best of our abilities. We apologize if the high volume of calls/visits to our office results in delays in service. Please be assured that we will provide the same quality service and attention to you that we are providing to those ahead of you.

2008-2009 Award Guide

Click on the image to the left of this text to obtain the 2008-2009 Award Guide in pdf format. This web publication will familiarize you with the financial aid process at The University of Akron, as well as some of the policies governing eligibility, awarding, and disbursement of such aid.

To report technical difficulties with this page, please email us at finaid@uakron.edu.