# Oklahoma's Promise

> Amount varies from Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. Deadline Dec 31, 2026.

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/oklahomas-promise
- Provider: Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (State)
- Award: Amount varies (College tuition at Oklahoma colleges, universities and technology centers; amount depends on the school), renewable
- Deadline: Deadline Dec 31, 2026
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/ok
- Official page: https://okpromise.org/student-requirements/
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

Oklahoma's Promise is an early-commitment tuition scholarship. Students sign up in grades eight through twelve, before high school graduation, when their parents' adjusted gross income is no more than $60,000 with one or two children, $70,000 with three or four, or $80,000 with five or more. In high school they complete a 15-unit college-preparatory curriculum, earn at least a 2.50 GPA both overall and in those courses, and meet conduct expectations. Home school students and graduates of unaccredited schools need an ACT of 22 or an equivalent score. In college, the scholarship pays tuition at Oklahoma colleges, universities and technology centers, with the amount depending on the school. Family income must stay at or below $100,000 each year, checked through the FAFSA. Students must start within three years of graduation, meet regular admission standards, maintain satisfactory progress and can receive awards for up to five years or 129 credit hours. Special income rules apply to some teacher families and adopted students.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: OK
- Education level: High school student, Undergraduate
- Year: 9th grade, 10th grade, 11th grade, 12th grade
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
- Citizenship: U.S. citizen, Eligible noncitizen
- Enroll in grades 8-12. Parent AGI at application: $60,000 (1-2 children), $70,000 (3-4), $80,000 (5+). Family AGI must stay at or under $100,000 each college year. 15-unit curriculum with 2.50 GPA overall and in the curriculum. Must be a U.S. citizen or lawfully present when starting college. Start within three years of graduation; up to five years or 129 credit hours.

## How to apply

Apply online at OKcollegestart.org between grade 8 and December 31 of senior year; the recommended date for younger students is June 30. Once in college, file the FAFSA every year.

## Related scholarships

- [Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant (OTAG)](https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/oklahoma-tuition-aid-grant): Up to $3,000
- [Inspired to Teach](https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/inspired-to-teach): Up to $25,500
- [Academic Scholars Program](https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/academic-scholars-program): Amount varies
- [Oklahoma Tuition Equalization Grant (OTEG)](https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/oklahoma-tuition-equalization-grant-oteg): Amount varies

## Explore Oklahoma

- [Colleges in Oklahoma](https://www.collegesref.com/state/oklahoma)

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