Scholarship Opportunity

Oklahoma Foster Care Tuition Waiver

Offered by Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and Oklahoma Human Services

Resident tuition waiver under Oklahoma’s Independent Living Act for eligible students with a qualifying foster care history.

EssayNot required
RenewableYes
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Student, Trade School Student

Eligibility

  • Be an Oklahoma resident who spent at least nine months in DHS custody between ages 16 and 18.
  • Have graduated from a qualifying high school within the previous three years or completed GED requirements.
  • Enroll at an eligible public college, university or technology center program.

Requirements

  • Confirm your custody history and enrollment eligibility with your caseworker or Oklahoma Human Services.

How to Apply

  1. 1Ask your caseworker to start the waiver process. If you no longer have one, contact the Oklahoma Human Services Successful Adulthood Program and your school’s financial aid office.