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State Grant Programs: Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant (OTAG)

The Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant Program (OTAG) is a need-based grant program for Oklahoma residents who attend eligible colleges, universities and career technology centers in Oklahoma.

Application

Application is made through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available through high school counselors, the financial aid office at the college you are planning to attend, or at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/. For best consideration, you should complete and submit the FAFSA to the federal student aid application system as soon as possible after January 1. IT IS IMPORTANT TO APPLY EARLY. Typically, OTAG receives more eligible applications than can be awarded with available funds and how early a student applies can be the deciding factor in whether that student is offered an OTAG award.

Undocumented immigrants can be considered for OTAG awards. Qualified applicants will have graduated from a public or private high school in Oklahoma or successfully completed the GED in Oklahoma and will have resided in Oklahoma with a parent or guardian for at least two years prior to graduation from high school or successful completion of the GED in Oklahoma. Interested students should complete the Application for Undocumented Immigrants (PDF, 214 KB) and follow the directions included on this form regarding completion of the FAFSA and other supporting documents, including the Affidavit of Intent (PDF, 29 KB).

Eligibility

Financial need is measured by the Expected Family Contribution (EFC), which is determined based on the information the student provides on their FAFSA. Currently, OTAG awards are limited to students with an EFC of 1500 or lower. The EFC appears on the Student Aid Report sent to students by the U.S. Department of Education once their FAFSA has been processed. An award will not be denied for academic reasons as long as the school's minimum requirements for admission are fulfilled and satisfactory academic progress is made according to the school's policy for student financial aid recipients.

Award Amount

Currently, the maximum annual award is the lesser of 75 percent of enrollment costs or $1,000 for students attending public colleges, universities or career technology centers, and $1,300 for students attending eligible private colleges or universities. One-half of the award is disbursed in the fall semester, and one-half is disbursed in the spring semester. Funds are released to eligible students by campus officials after eligibility has been confirmed.

For Further Information

See FAQs About Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant (OTAG) or contact:

Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant Program
P. O. Box 108850
Oklahoma City, OK 73101-8850
Toll-free: (877) 662-6231
In Oklahoma City: (405)225-9456
otaginfo@otag.org