Scholarship Opportunity for 8th, 9th and 10th Graders: Oklahoma's Promise
OKCPS Families of 8th, 9th and 10,th graders:
There is still time to apply for Oklahoma's Promise to obtain a college scholarship for your student! Learn about the program, eligibility, requirements and how to apply below.
About Oklahoma's Promise
Oklahoma's Promise offers qualified Oklahoma students in 8th, 9th and 10th grade students from families with an income of $55,000 or less to earn a college tuition scholarship. Students must also meet academic and conduct requirements in high school.
Created in 1992 by the Legislature to help more Oklahoma families send their children to college, Oklahoma’s Promise was originally designated as the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program. The program is administered by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.
Eligibility
Please review the following requirements to make sure your student qualifies for Oklahoma's Promise:
- The student must be a U.S. citizen or lawfully present in the United States at the time they enroll in college in order to receive the scholarship.
- Student must be an Oklahoma resident
- Student must be enrolled in the 8th, 9th or 10th grade
- The family income of the student's parents may not exceed $55,000 at the time of enrollment in the 8th, 9th or 10th grade. In addition, prior to receiving any program benefit in college, the federal adjusted gross income (AGI) of the student's parents (or the income of the student if the student is officially determined to be financially independent of their parents) may not exceed $100,000. Each year in college Oklahoma's Promise students will be required to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which will be used to determine whether the federal adjusted gross income exceeds $100,000. For any year that the income exceeds $100,000, the student will not be eligible to receive the program benefit.
Student Requirements
- Make a cumulative 2.50 GPA for all courses in grades 9-12.
- Make a cumulative 2.50 GPA or better in the 17-unit OK Promise core curriculum.
- Do your homework.
- Don't skip school.
- Don't abuse drugs or alcohol.
- Don't commit criminal or delinquent acts.
- Meet with a teacher, counselor or principal to go over your schoolwork and records.
- Provide information when requested.
- Apply for other financial aid during your senior year of high school.
- Take part in Oklahoma's Promise activities that will prepare you for college.
- Complete the Course Requirements listed below
Course Requirements
To learn more, contact your school counselor, visit https://www.okhighered.org/okpromise or, apply today!