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FINANCIAL AID

Grants

Students sitting on the lawn in front of Meyer and Prep Halls.
Students sitting on the lawn in front of Meyer and Prep Halls.

Unlike student loans, grants typically do not have to be repaid. It is simply money that financially needy students may qualify for to pay educational expenses. This is a great type of financial assistance.

  • Federal PELL: The Pell Grant is a federally sponsored program which is offered to students taking one hour or more. It is limited to the full time equivalent of five academic years of study.
  • Federal SEOG: The Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant is also a federally sponsored program designed to provide additional assistance to students. To be eligible, a student must be enrolled full-time (12 or more hours).
  • OTAG: Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant is a state sponsored program designed to help pay tuition costs. To be eligible, a student must be enrolled in at least six hours and be a resident of Oklahoma. Application is made by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
  • BIA: This grant is made available to Indian students with a Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB) card. Applicants are required by the BIA to submit a FAFSA.
  • Academic Competitiveness Grant: Learn more about this federal grant for students who completed an academically rigorous program in high school.
  • SMART Grant: Learn more about this federal grant for students majoring in computer science, mathematics, physical or life sciences, or technology.