Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City
Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships

Types of Assistance

The following chart displays federal and state assistance available at Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City for Associates or Certificate programs:

 
Student Aid Program Type of Aid Minimum Enrollment Program Details OSU-OKC Annual Award Limits
Federal Pell Grant
 		Grant: does not have to be repaid

*Enrollment in 1 credits required

 

*Depending on eligibility

Available almost exclusively to undergraduates; all eligible students will receive the Federal Pell Grant amount they qualify for. $555 to $5,550 for 2011-12
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) Grant: does not have to be repaid

*Enrollment in 1 credits required

 

*Depending on eligibility

  		For undergraduates with exceptional financial need; priority is given to Federal Pell Grant recipients whose EFC is zero.
 $100 to $600
Federal Work-Study Money earned while attending school; does not have to be repaid Enrollment in 6 credits required Need-based; jobs can be on campus or off campus. Students are paid $6.25/hr.
 Up to $4,890
Federal Direct Subsidized Loan Loan: must be repaid Enrollment in 6 credits required U.S. Department of Education pays interest while borrower is in school and during grace and deferment periods. Must be at least half-time and have financial need.
 $3,500 to $5,500 depending on grade level
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan Loan: must be repaid Enrollment in 6 credits required Borrower is responsible for interest during life of the loan. Must be at least half-time. Financial need is not a requirement.
 $3,500 to $12,500 depending on grade level and dependency status.
Federal Direct PLUS Loan Loan: must be repaid Enrollment in 6 credits required Available to parents of dependent undergraduate students who are enrolled in at least half-time. Financial need is not a requirement. Borrower is responsible for interest during the life of the loan.
 Maximum amount is cost of attendance minus any other financial aid the dependent student receives; no minimum award amount.
Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant (OTAG) Grant: does not have to be repaid Enrollment in 6 credits required Available to undergraduate Oklahoma residents who are Pell eligible and whose EFC does not exceed 1700. Need based and priority deadlines apply. Up to $1000 depending on enrollment status, application date, and EFC.