What is Oklahoma’s Promise?

Y O U can ….

Earn FREE

College

Tuition

Who Can Apply?

• Applicants must be Oklahoma residents
• 8^th, 9^th,10^th or 11th grade students

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• Students whose parents’ federal adjusted gross income(AGI) does not exceed:
• $60,000 with 1 or 2 dependent children OR
• $70,000 with 2 or 3 dependent children OR
• $80,000 with 5 or more dependent children

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• Students who promise to meet the requirements of the program

What is the Promise?

Upon completion of the programs requirements, you will earn:

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• Free tuition at an Oklahoma public 2 year college or 4 year university

OR

Technology Center

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the promise continues….

• OR a portion of tuition at an accredited Oklahoma private college or university

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• OR a portion of tuition for courses at public technology centers that are approved for credit toward an Associate of Applied Science degree at a public college

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• The scholarship amount does not cover books, supplies or room and board

What are the high school requirements?

• Graduate from an Oklahoma high school
• Take the 17 units of college-prep high school courses and earn a 2.50 cumulative GPA in those courses
• Achieve a 2.50 cumulative GPA for all courses in grades 9-12
• Attend school regularly

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more requirements…

• Stay away from drugs and alcohol
• Don’t commit criminal or delinquent acts
• Provide information as requested
• Meet with a school official to go over your school work and records on a regular basis
• 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

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What are the required high school courses?

• English – 4 years
• Math – 3 years (Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry)
• Lab Science – 3 years (biology, chemistry, other)
• History – 3 years (OCPS requires 4 years)
• 2 years of foreign language OR

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more high school courses…

• 2 years of computer technology (OKCPS requires 1 year)
• 1 additional course of any of the subjects listed above (OCPS requirements meet this)
• 1 year fine arts (music, art, drama, speech) (OCPS requires 2 years)

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• 17 Total Units

College requirements

• Your parents income may not exceed $100,000 when you begin college
• You must be a US citizen
• You must meet normal admissions standards for first-time entering students
• You must start taking college courses within 3 years after you graduate high school
• You need good grades in college

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How Do I Apply?

• Apply online at www.okpromise.org

• Get an application from your counselor

Are You Interested?