Parents and Families
What Is Oklahoma's Promise?
Oklahoma's Promise offers qualified Oklahoma students an opportunity to earn a scholarship for college tuition.
Who May Apply?
Applicants must meet all three:
Oklahoma Resident
Applicants must be Oklahoma residents.
In the Right Grade
8th, 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade students no later than Dec. 31 of the senior year. Homeschool students must apply before their 18th birthday. All students must apply before their official high school graduation date.
Within the Income Limit
Student whose parents' federal adjusted gross income does not exceed the limits shown below.
| 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).
Additional documentation may be required for special income provisions.
Ready to apply?
The application is at OKcollegestart.org — Oklahoma's free college planning tool.