Oklahoma State University

Scholarships and Financial Aid Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid Chad Blew—Director Linda Koehn Good—Associate Director, Client Services Rob Lofton—Associate Director, Scholarships Nathan Scoles—Associate Director, Records Management, Loans, Systems and Fiscal Operations Margaret Betts—Assistant Director, Special Programs Lori Boyd—Assistant Director, Fiscal Operations Jennifer Etsch—Assistant Director, Loan Processing and Records Management Linda Millis—Assistant Director, Client Services Campus Address and Phone: 119 Student Union Stillwater, OK 74078-5061 Phone: 405-744-6604 Fax: 405-744-6438 Website: financialaid.okstate.edu (http://financialaid.okstate.edu) E-mail: finaid@okstate.edu Students who need financial assistance to attend college are encouraged to consider the many types of financial aid available through the OSU Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. These programs include scholarships, grants, loans and part-time jobs. More than 80 percent of all OSU students receive some type of financial assistance to fund their education. Scholarship Programs Oklahoma State University offers tuition waiver scholarships and other cash scholarships to qualifying freshman, transfer, continuing and graduate students. In addition to the scholarships discussed here, students are encouraged to contact community and/or tribal agencies, as appropriate, to inquire about non-OSU scholarships. OSU’s scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement, academic potential, leadership activities or community service, and many consider financial need. Scholarships are funded by various campus academic and administrative offices, the OSU Foundation, or in conjunction with private industry, private foundations, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE) and the state of Oklahoma. Selected state programs, such as the OSRHE Academic Scholars Program, accept scores recorded on national test dates only. The OSU scholarship program accepts both national test scores and residual tests taken at OSU. State and University agencies may establish a cap on total scholarship dollars a student may receive from state and University sources, precluding students from receiving funds that exceed legitimate educational costs. • The Undergraduate Application for Admission and Scholarships serves as the scholarship application for all new undergraduate students. • Scholarships for continuing undergraduate students are awarded based on academic performance, financial need or both. Continuing undergraduate students should also check with their academic college and departments regarding application procedures and deadlines.

• Graduate students seeking cash or tuition scholarships should contact their academic departments and the Graduate College regarding application procedures and deadlines. Important Dates • November 1st prior to fall entering OSU: New undergraduates are encouraged to submit the admission application by the November 1st Early Opportunity Scholarship Deadline to receive maximum consideration for all types of scholarship programs. • February 1st prior to fall entering OSU: To be considered for all scholarships at OSU, new undergraduates must apply for admission prior to the February 1st Priority Scholarship Deadline. • July 1st prior to fall entering OSU: Absolute deadline to apply for admission and to submit new or updated academic information (GPA/ test score). • Students entering OSU in the spring: The final deadline for students entering OSU in the spring is the Friday before the spring semester begins. Tuition Scholarships Tuition scholarships are awarded to both in-state and out-of-state students, and they vary in value and length. Tuition scholarships for in- state students are awarded to incoming freshman students who have attained high scholastic standing in high school. Tuition scholarships for out-of-state students are awarded based on several criteria, including academic accomplishments or being a child or grandchild of an OSU alumnus. Students receiving an out-of-state tuition scholarship have some or all of their out-of-state tuition charges waived and pay in-state tuition rates and the remainder of any out-of-state tuition not covered by this scholarship. Transfer tuition scholarships are offered to outstanding students transferring to OSU from two-year and four-year colleges. A student may receive only one tuition scholarship at a time. However, students may receive multiple cash awards such as the President’s Distinguished Scholarship (PDS), President’s Leadership Council (PLC) scholarship, or college and departmental awards. Each student with a multiple-year scholarship is required to meet specific renewal criteria to continue receiving his or her scholarship the following year (up to a specified maximum number of years of eligibility). Cash Scholarships A variety of cash scholarships are offered to OSU students at all levels of study. Funding for these awards comes from several sources, including the OSU Foundation, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, OSU academic colleges and departments, and private sources. Undergraduate students can find more information about OSU and non-OSU cash scholarships in the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, 119 Student Union, or online at financialaid.okstate.edu (http:// financialaid.okstate.edu). Graduate students can find more information by contacting the OSU Graduate College. Federal/State Aid Programs Federal aid at OSU is awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need. Each student who wishes to be considered for need-based assistance should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon after October 1 as possible to receive aid for the next academic year. Early application is encouraged since OSU receives limited funding for the Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) and Federal Work-Study (FWS) programs. Funding for state