Oklahoma's Promise
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What is Oklahoma's Promise?
A tuition scholarship that keeps its promise
Oklahoma's Promise offers qualified Oklahoma students an opportunity to earn a scholarship for college tuition.
Created in 1992 by the Legislature to help more Oklahoma families send their children to college, the program is administered by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.
Program Established
Created by the Oklahoma Legislature as the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program.
Tuition Covered
At Oklahoma colleges, universities, and technology centers.
Invested in Students
Cumulative tuition benefits paid to Oklahoma students and families.
Promises Kept
Oklahoma students who made the grades and earned their scholarship.
Teacher eligibility
Children of certified Oklahoma public school teachers employed at least 10 years may qualify under special income provisions, at higher income levels.
Who may apply?
Applicants must be Oklahoma residents enrolled in 8th through 12th grade whose family's adjusted gross income does not exceed the program limits. Applications must be submitted by Dec. 31 of the student's senior year, and all applications must be submitted prior to their official high school graduation date.
Oklahoma resident
Must live and attend school in Oklahoma
Income limit
Family AGI under $60K-$80K depending on household size
8th-12th grade
Apply before Dec. 31 of the 12th grade year. All applications must be received before the student graduates from high school.
Academic conduct
Maintain GPA and no disqualifying offenses
| 1–2 dependents | $60,000 |
| 3–4 dependents | $70,000 |
| 5 or more dependents | $80,000 |
Special income provisions
Special provisions may apply to families outside standard income limits:
- Children of a certified public classroom teacher employed in Oklahoma for a minimum of 10 years.
- Children adopted from certain Oklahoma court-ordered custody and children in the custody of court-appointed legal guardians.
- Taxable Social Security benefits based on the death or disability of the student's parent(s).
Application Deadlines
June 30
8th–11th graders — recommended deadline
Dec. 31
12th graders — electronic submission or postmark required. All applications must be received prior to the student's official date of high school graduation.
News & Alerts
Have you moved or changed schools?
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Teacher eligibility provisions
Children of 10-year teachers may qualify
Ready to apply?
The application is at OKcollegestart.org — Oklahoma's free college planning tool.