We are here to assist with your educational costs. We'll take your academic talents, personal qualities, and/or financial need into consideration when determining eligibility for financial assistance. Every year, more than 90 percent of Oklahoma City University students receive financial assistance in many different forms.
To apply for the Federal Pell Grant, FSEOG, OTAG, OTEG, student loans, and need-based scholarships, please complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online: studentaid.gov.
The Federal Pell Grant is awarded by the federal government to those students who are found eligible after completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Pell Grant is applied directly to your student account and does not have to be repaid. The amount is determined according to eligibility and the number of hours in which you enroll. The Pell Grant is not available to students who have already completed their first bachelor's degree.
FSEOG is a federal grant administered by The University. FSEOG is applied directly to your student account and does not have to be repaid. Students who complete the FAFSA by March 1 and who are eligible for a maximum Pell Grant have first priority for FSEOG. Eligibility is determined by the results of the FAFSA. The amount is subject to change based on availability of funds. FSEOG is not available to students who have already completed their first bachelor's degree.
OTAG is a state-funded grant awarded by the State of Oklahoma. Eligibility is determined by the results of the FAFSA and by the OTAG residency requirements. OTAG is applied directly to the student's account and does not have to be repaid. Students must complete and submit the FAFSA by March 1 to be considered for OTAG. OTAG is not available to students who have already completed their first bachelor's degree.
OTEG is a state-funded grant awarded by the State of Oklahoma to students attending private universities who meet the eligibility requirements of being an Oklahoma resident, full-time student and income threshold requirements determined by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The funding is limited and awarded on the basis of completion of the requirements.
Oklahoma's Promise is a state-funded scholarships provided by the state of Oklahoma. Students who meet the qualifications can apply in the eighth, ninth, and tenth grades (home school students must be ages 13, 14 or 15). To qualify, the federal adjusted gross income of the student's parents cannot exceed $60,000 with 1 or 2 dependent children OR $70,000 with 3 or 4 dependent children OR $80,000 with 5 or more dependent children. In addition, students must complete the required academic courses while in high school.
Student Loans (Direct Student Loans) and Parent Loans (PLUS) are funds provided by the federal government that must be repaid. Different types of student loans may be available, depending on your eligibility for each.
Part-time campus employment opportunities are available to help assist students with their expenses. For more information, please visit our Student Employment page.
Scholarships and Internships
Oklahoma City University Scholarships are awarded by the university and do not have to be repaid. Your application for admission serves as your application for merit-based aid. Just indicate on your application for admission the types of scholarships for which you would like to be considered. We will use your FAFSA to determine eligibility for scholarships that are awarded on the basis of financial need.
The Distinguished Scholarships and Internship Office at OCU can provide information about national scholarships and internships, as well as Oklahoma scholarship opportunities. Dr. Karen Youmans, the coordinator, offers advice to students on scholarship and intern preparation and assists students throughout the application process. For more information, please visit the Distinguished Scholarships and Internships site.
Endowed Scholarships have been generously donated by a variety of people and organizations and are awarded based on many factors, such as academics, financial need, athletics, leadership, membership in the United Methodist Church, and career goals. Scholarships may be awarded directly to students or may be used to fulfill merit and need-based scholarship levels that have been promised to students at the time of admission. In the latter case, there is not a separate scholarship application, and students are notified of their specific scholarships during each semester of the academic year. OCU's Advancement Office requests that scholarship recipients submit one-page biographies each year that Advancement sends those to the scholarship donors.
