Emergency Aid Scholarship Program

If you have an emergency expense you can’t afford and it’s keeping you from continuing your education, you may be eligible for an OSU-Tulsa Emergency Aid Scholarship.

Award amount

Maximum payment up to $1,500
Students may be eligible for a second award if they have previously received an Emergency Aid Scholarship.
Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to the following:
- Internet, cell phone, TV, car payments, car repairs, rent, utilities, medical expenses and prescriptions, child care and essential living expenses.
Ineligible expenses include, but are not limited to the following:
- Tuition and fees, legal fees, parking tickets or bail.

Criteria for Consideration

Minimum GPA: 2.50 or above
Need-based: Yes
Academic level: Undergraduate
Enrollment status: Part-time (At least 6 hours completed at OSU-Tulsa*)
Campus: OSU-Tulsa
Additional Criteria**:
- Completion of at least 80 credit hours or be within four semesters of graduation.
- A cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Must be a currently enrolled in at least 3 credit hours at OSU-Tulsa as an undergraduate student.
- A demonstrated high level of financial need, defined as an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) less than $7,000.
- A current year Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file.

* OSU-Tulsa courses state TUL in the campus field.

** You must meet specific criteria to qualify for an Emergency Aid Scholarship

Approved Scholarship Information

Covered expenses:

Essential living expenses
Child care
Utility bills
Auto repair
Other hardships

Not covered:

Legal fees, parking tickets or bail
Cell phone
Internet
Cable TV
A bill owed to OSU or other university

Application Information

Deadline: February 1 Priority Deadline
Application Form

Criteria to Maintain Scholarship

Name of sponsoring organization: OSU-Tulsa
Phone: 918-594-8273
Email: tulsa.financialaid@okstate.edu

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid to be considered for financial aid.

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