Oklahoma State System of Higher Education

The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education administers several scholarships and grants to help you pay for college. See below for financial aid opportunities available:

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State Grants

• Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant (OTAG) is a need-based grant program for Oklahoma residents.
• Oklahoma Tuition Equalization Grant (OTEG)
• HEROES PROMISE is for students who study and work hard but whose families find it difficult to afford college
• National Guard Tuition Waiver
• Independent Living Act (Foster Care Tuition Waiver)
• Academic Scholars Program recipients receive a scholarship to help cover the cost of a room, board, tuition, books, and incidental fees for up to eight semesters.

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State Scholarship Opportunities

• Regional University Baccalaureate Scholarship
• Chiropractic Education Scholarship Program
• Future Teachers Scholarship to encourage the preparation of teachers in critical shortage areas in the public schools of Oklahoma.
• George and Donna Nigh Public Service Scholarship
• Scholars for Excellence in Child Care
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Institutional Scholarships

Colleges provide institutional grants and scholarships to help make up the difference between college costs and what a family can be expected to contribute through income, savings, loans, and student earnings. Awards may be based on academic merit, artistic or athletic talent, financial need, or other factors. You can learn more about the types of institutional grants and scholarships awarded by checking each college's financial aid website.

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Private Scholarships

Private scholarships provide funding for students who meet the requirements specified by the donor organization. Local organizations or businesses may offer scholarships to students who plan to study at a regional college or plan to pursue a degree in a particular field of study.

Check with your High School Guidance Counselor office for details about local and regional scholarships.

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Other Oklahoma Resources

• Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education | Welcome (okhighered.org)
• ‍Oklahoma College Assistance Program
• Oklahoma GEAR UP

Contact:

655 Research Parkway, Suite 200,

Oklahoma City, OK 73104

Phone: 405.225.9100

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