GPS Financial Aid

The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant is a grant for undergraduate students with exceptional financial need. SEOG amounts at Oklahoma Wesleyan University range from $400 to $2,000 annually. OKWU funds are limited by U.S. Department of Education allocation; priority is given to those students who apply early.  The FAFSA processing date is used to determine aid eligibility as well as federal need and unmet charges. If verification paperwork is not completed by the priority deadline, funds may be removed.

The Oklahoma Tuition Grant Program is a need-based program for Oklahoma residents attending Oklahoma colleges or universities. Application is made through the FAFSA and packaged to eligible applicants. It is important to file your FAFSA early. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education sets a cutoff date that varies each year, but OKWU recommends filing early. Grant eligibility and policy are determined by OK Regents and is based on the Expected Family Contribution (EFC). Students must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Oklahoma’s Promise is a scholarship for Oklahoma residents attending Oklahoma colleges or universities. It is a program that a family must sign up for while the student is in the 8th, 9th, or 10th grade, and there are specific income, academic, and conduct requirements to receive the scholarship. For information on this scholarship, contact the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education at 800.858.1840 or visit the Oklahoma’s Promise link above.

The Direct Parent PLUS Loan is a loan that the parent of a dependent undergraduate student can apply for to help his or her dependent student pay for the student’s education. The interest rate is fixed; for the most up-to-date information, please visit the Direct Parent Plus Loan link above.

The loan process does require a credit check and an application to be completed by the parent. The application can be found at StudentAid.gov. There are two types of applications; it is important that your parent choose: “Direct PLUS Loan Application for Parents”. If the application is denied, the parent can submit an Appeal or find an Endorser.

Private Student Loans help bridge the gap between the cost of an education and the other aid available. There are multiple lending companies that provide Private Student Loans. They have different interest rates and products offered, so be sure to inquire at your local financial institutions as well as search online for a lending company. We do not provide a preferred lender list, but we recommend you go with a company with a recognizable name.

Vocational Rehabilitation Services, a program of the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, provides quality individualized services to enhance and support people with disabilities to prepare for, obtain, or retain employment. Through active participation in their rehabilitation, people with disabilities achieve a greater level of independence in their workplace and living environments. For more information, visit the VRS link above.

Many tribes fund scholarships for college-bound members. Contact your tribe’s Education Office for more information and how to apply.

NNEI is a scholarship awarded to permanent full- and part-time VA registered nurses seeking baccalaureate and advanced nursing degrees from an authorized, accredited education program. VA requires nurses to have BSN degrees to advance beyond the Nurse Level 1 position. NNEI scholarships may also be used to pursue other advanced degrees in related fields.

(Note: NNEI is a policy-derived program that stems from the legislative authority of EISP.)

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Set an appointment with your school counselor to discuss scholarship options.

These are a couple of free, online scholarship databases. Apply often!

• Fastweb
• Unigo

Tuition reimbursement or employer assistance is offered by many companies as an incentive to their employees to obtain or complete their degree. Check with your employer or your parent(s)’ employer, if you are a dependent student.