Oklahoma’s Promise

Cover In-State Tuition with Oklahoma’s Promise

Oklahoma’s Promise can cover the full cost of in-state tuition for eligible Oklahoma students, and now even more families qualify! Oklahoma’s Promise provides:

  • Full tuition at an Oklahoma public two-year college.
  • Full tuition at an Oklahoma public four-year university.
  • Partial tuition at an Oklahoma accredited private college or university.

Read on to learn about updated eligibility, GEAR UP’s resources and how to apply!

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Apply as soon as possible!

    • NEW EXPANDED DEADLINE: Dec. 31 of your senior year.
    • 8th–11th graders are encouraged to apply by June 30.

Apply online today on the Oklahoma’s Promise website!

Requirements at a Glance

Student Requirements

Be an Oklahoma resident attending an Oklahoma high school

Have a 2.50 or higher GPA

Be enrolled in 8th–12th grade and at least 13 years of age

Household income not exceeding: $60,000 with 1 or 2 children, $70,000 with 3 or 4 children or $80,000 with 5+ children

Application Requirements

Submitted any time from the start of the 8th grade through Dec. 31 of your senior year.

Witnessed by a parent or guardian who agrees to help you follow Oklahoma's Promise requirements.

FAFSA must be completed prior to applying.

Don't Forget

New extended deadline (beginning the 2025–26 school year): Dec. 31, 2025

Students completing 7th grade must wait until August to apply.

Parents should be prepared to submit income documentation.

Getting Started

Link Explore Oklahoma’s Promise

Visit the Oklahoma's Promise website to learn more about application requirements.

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Link Start your Application

Get with your parent(s) or guardian(s), and start filling out your application!

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Link Get help from GEAR UP

Your GEAR UP Site Director can help you get started and answer questions.

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Oklahoma’s Promise Blogs

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