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Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program (OHLAP)

What is OHLAP?

OHLAP is a Oklahoma State funded program that will pay the college tuition  to any college in the state of Oklahoma for students whose parents total yearly income is not more than $50,000.

Who can apply for OHLAP?

To qualify, you must be an Oklahoma resident, be a child in a household that earns $50,000 or less per year, Graduate from an Oklahoma High School that is accredited by the State Board of Education, and be in the 8th, 9th, or 10th grade.

How can parents help?

Parents must supply a proof of income and sign an agreement and promise to help you successfully reach the goals of the program.  They can also help you follow and obey the requirements.

What are the requirements?

You must:

• Take the 17 units of high school courses below and make at least a 2.5 GPA in those courses
• Make an overall high school GPA of at least 2.5.
• Attend school regularly
• Do your homework
• Stay away from drugs and alcohol
• Don't commit criminal or delinquent acts
• Meet with a school official to go over your school work and records on a regular basis
• provide information when requested
• Apply for other financial aid during you senior year of high school
• Take part in OHLAP activities that will prepare you for college

What are 17 units of high school courses I need to take?

• 4 units of English (grammar, composition, literature)
• 2 units of Lab Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or any certified lab science.  General Science with or                                                   without a lab may not be used to meet this requirement.)
• 3 units of mathematics (from Algebra I, II, geometry, Math Analysis, Calculus)
• 2 units of History (including 1 unit of American History)
• 1 unit of Citizenship skills (from economics, geography, government, or non-Western culture)
• 2 units of foreign language (two years of the same language)  OR   2 units of computer technology (Courses in programming, hardware and business computer applications such as work processing, databases, spreadsheets and graphics qualify.  Keyboarding or typing classes do NOT qualify.)
• 2 Additional units of subjects listed above
• 1 unit of Fine Arts or Speech
• 17 total units                                                      

How do I apply?

See your school counselor for an OHLAP application or go to www.okhighered.org/ohlap.

If I qualify, how do I get the benefits?

• You must meet normal admission standards for first-time entering students at the college or university to which you apply
• Before the scholarship payment is made, you must actually be enrolled at a college or university
• You have three years from the time of high school graduation to start taking college courses.
• You may receive funds for no more than five years after enrolling on college.
• Awards can't be used  for courses taken after you complete your bachelor's degree
• You must maintain good grades in college to keep receiving awards.

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