UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
OU Title IV Institutional Code: 003184
Welcome to the OU Financial Aid Services website. You'll find a wealth of useful information about the many scholarships and financial aid opportunities available at The University of Oklahoma. Students are encouraged to apply for scholarships, financial aid, and other resources by the appropriate deadlines. Use the Financial Aid Application link to go directly to the FREE FAFSA on the Web to apply for most financial aid. Visit "Ask the Sooners" to find answers fast to your most frequently asked financial aid questions.
- Study Abroad Information
- Mar 31- Sooner Heritage Scholarship Application is now available on the OU Financial Aid Services home page and the OU Scholarship home page. Recommended deadline is June 1, 2008. APPLY NOW!
- Summer Book Vouchers
- Summer Short Term Loan
- May 16- Financial Aid Services Closed for Staff Training Retreat
- May 26- Closed Memorial Day
- Summer Disbursement Schedule
Financial Aid Programs
The University of Oklahoma Financial Aid Services offers many federal, state and institutional financial aid programs. Financial aid is considered any resource that can help pay for college. Students must apply for financial aid using the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Aid is awarded first come first served while funds remain.
The most common types of financial aid programs fall into the following categories:
Scholarships
Many scholarships are available to students attending The University of Oklahoma. Visit www.scholarships.ou.edu for the most comprehensive listing of OU scholarships. Be sure to apply for scholarships by the listed deadlines.
Grants and Tuition Waivers
Grants are free money that does not have to be repaid. Normally grants are awarded to students with high financial need. Federal and state formulas detemine who can be awarded these grants. Tuition waivers are offered to help meet a students' financial need. Tuition Waivers "waive or offset" the amount of tuition owed, thus reducing the total balance owed.
Loans
Loans are funds that are borrowed and must be repaid. There are several different types of loans for students, including federal and institutional loans. There is even a loan for Parents of undergraduate students, called the PLUS Loan! If you are offered a student loan as a part of your financial aid, you have the option to accept, reduce or decline the loan. While loans may be necessary in order for you to attend college, remember to always borrow conservatively!
Work
Another type of financial aid is to work while in school. A student may be awarded a work-study award as part of their financial aid. There are some great work-study jobs both on and off campus. Students can use their work-study earnings to help pay for their tuition, fees, housing or other expenses. To apply for OU jobs visit jobs.ou.edu. OU Tulsa Schusterman Campus jobs are also available.
Please visit the Financial Aid Programs listing in "Ask the Sooners" for a comprehensive listing of the financial aid programs offered at The University of Oklahoma.
The University of Oklahoma Financial Aid Services offers many federal, state and institutional financial aid programs. Financial aid is considered any resource that can help pay for college. Students must apply for financial aid using the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Aid is awarded first come first served while funds remain.
The most common types of financial aid programs fall into the following categories:
Scholarships
Many scholarships are available to students attending The University of Oklahoma. Visit www.scholarships.ou.edu for the most comprehensive listing of OU scholarships. Be sure to apply for scholarships by the listed deadlines.
Grants and Tuition Waivers
Grants are free money that does not have to be repaid. Normally grants are awarded to students with high financial need. Federal and state formulas detemine who can be awarded these grants. Tuition waivers are offered to help meet a students' financial need. Tuition Waivers "waive or offset" the amount of tuition owed, thus reducing the total balance owed.
Loans
Loans are funds that are borrowed and must be repaid. There are several different types of loans for students, including federal and institutional loans. There is even a loan for Parents of undergraduate students, called the PLUS Loan! If you are offered a student loan as a part of your financial aid, you have the option to accept, reduce or decline the loan. While loans may be necessary in order for you to attend college, remember to always borrow conservatively!
Work
Another type of financial aid is to work while in school. A student may be awarded a work-study award as part of their financial aid. There are some great work-study jobs both on and off campus. Students can use their work-study earnings to help pay for their tuition, fees, housing or other expenses. To apply for OU jobs visit jobs.ou.edu. OU Tulsa Schusterman Campus jobs are also available.
Please visit the Financial Aid Programs listing in "Ask the Sooners" for a comprehensive listing of the financial aid programs offered at The University of Oklahoma.
Financial Aid Services, 1000 Asp Ave. Buchanan Hall, Room 216, Norman, Oklahoma 73019-4078
Phone: 405-325-4521 
FAX: 405-325-7608
TDD: 405-325-6516