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2007-2008 Scholarship and Discount Information

Academic Merit Scholarships:

All academic awards are reviewed on an annual basis for each incoming class. Modifications for future incoming classes will not change your academic award.

• Presidential Academic Success Scholarship (PASS) -- This scholarship is available to first-time freshmen with an ACT score of 22 or above or an SAT score of 1020 or above.  A student may receive this scholarship up to 10 semesters and must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA to keep the award. This scholarship will be prorated for part-time enrollment. The Academic Scholarship is automatic; all we need is documentation of your ACT/SAT scores. Refer to the following chart to determine the amount of your Academic Scholarship.

Please note: The College Board has yet to release a chart comparing the new SAT to the ACT.  The College Board has stated, however, that “the new SAT field trial research has conclusively demonstrated that scores on the new critical reading section will be comparable to scores on the current verbal section, and scores on the new math section will be comparable to scores on the old math section. Therefore, current concordance tables can still be used to compare SAT and ACT scores.”

          

Until a concordance table is released by the College Board reflecting a comparison between the new SAT and ACT, Oklahoma Christian will use only the scores on the new SAT math section and critical reading section for the awarding of academic scholarships.

• National Merit Scholarship -- This scholarship is determined by the National Merit Corporation and is awarded in the spring of a student's senior year. A student may receive this award up to 10 semesters and must maintain a 3.0 cumulative college GPA and participate in OC's Honor program to keep the award.

        Below is a list of how much the scholarship is worth:

• Finalist -- full tuition, mandatory fees, room and board - minus any other OC award.
  • This award is prorated for part-time students.
  • Scholarship r oom expenses provide for OC's basic housing unit.  If a student chooses to live in private room and/or a higher priced dorm/apartment, the student will be responsible for the difference in housing prices.
  • Board expenses cover the standard meal plan but do not cover add-on points. If a student chooses to increase the meal plan or add-on points, the student will be responsible for the incremental costs.
  • Mandatory fees to not include private music lessons and fees for special programs such as Pacific Rim, Vienna, CCCU study abroad, and others that may be developed.
  • For National Merit Finalists, OC will apply $2,000 of the Oklahoma State Regents Scholarship (discussed below) to help cover the cost of full tuition, room and board.  The additional $2,000 will be applied to the student's account and can be used as a credit or may help pay for books, costs for available upgraded student housing options, etc.
• Semifinalist -- $2,000/year plus your Academic Scholarship
• Commendation -- $1,000/year plus your Academic Scholarship 

• Oklahoma State Regents Scholarship -- This is awarded by the Oklahoma State Regents and is worth up to $4,000 per year for up to 8 semesters. Students must have a total ACT subscore of 133 or above. National Merit Finalists who are not residents of Oklahoma can also apply for this scholarship. A student must maintain a 3.25 cumulative GPA. For more information, please contact the Oklahoma State Regents Office by phone at (405) 225-9131 or (800) 858-1840.   Additional information can also be found online at http://www.okhighered.org/academic-scholars/. 

Transfer Academic Merit Scholarships

• Transfer Scholarship -- This scholarship is based on the cumulative GPA of all college transfer work. The scholarship is good for up to 10 semesters. This scholarship will be prorated for part-time enrollment. Students transferring more than 15 credit hours and who have attended another higher education institution starting in the fall semester after their high school senior year will be considered transfer students for financial aid purposes. A student should submit complete college transcript(s) to OC for consideration. A student must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA to keep this award. Refer to the following chart to determine the amount of the scholarship.

• Engineering Transfer Scholarship -- This scholarship is available to transfer students who are working toward a degree in engineering. The Engineering Transfer Scholarship is awarded in leiu of the standard transfer scholarship.  The two transfer scholarships will not combine.  You must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA to keep the award. Refer to the following chart to determine the amount of your award.

Merit-based OC Scholarships:

The purpose of the Financial Services Office is to help as many students as possible to receive a Christian education; therefore, you may only receive one award from this category. These awards can only be combined with Academic Merit scholarships. Awarding of Oklahoma Christian scholarships is based on merit and need. 

(Please note: some awards listed below are designated specifically for first-time freshman students.)

Maximum OC scholarships and tuition discounts may not exceed full tuition up to 18 hours. Unless indicated otherwise, students receiving scholarships must be enrolled as a full-time student.

• Art/Design Scholarship: This scholarship is for first-time OC students majoring in art or design. It is worth $1,000 per year for up to 10 semesters. A student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5. Students must submit five works of art to be considered for this scholarship. To apply, a student should complete the OC application for admission and contact the Department of Art and Design at (405) 425-5548. Early applications will be given priority.

• Bible Scholarship: This scholarship is for first-time OC students majoring in Bible. It is worth $1,000 per year for up to 10 semesters. A student must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA. To apply, a student should complete the OC application for admission.

• Biology Scholarship: This scholarship is available to first-time freshman students majoring in biology. Students must have an ACT composite score of 27 or above. A student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and a 3.0 GPA in Biology courses. This scholarship is worth $1,500 per year. It is available for up to 10 semesters. Priority deadline for this scholarship is March 7. To apply, a student should complete the OC application for admission.

• Business Scholarship: This scholarship is available to first-time OC students majoring in business. Students must have an ACT composite score of 25. This scholarship is worth $1,000 per year. It is available for up to 10 semesters. To apply, a student should complete the OC application for admission.

• Cheerleading Scholarship: This scholarship is for students who are chosen during cheerleading tryouts. It is worth $1,000 per year for up to 10 semesters. You must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and serve as a cheerleader. To apply, complete the OC application for admission and pass the tryouts. For more information, contact the coordinator at (405) 425-5050.

• Chemistry/Biochemistry Scholarship: This scholarship is available to first-time freshman students majoring in Chemistry or Biochemistry. Students must have an ACT composite score of 27 or above. A student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and a 3.0 GPA in chemistry courses. The scholarship is worth $1,500 per year. It is available for up to 10 semesters. To apply, a student should complete the OC application for admission. Priority deadline for this scholarship is March 7.

• Christian Engineering Scholarship: Students applying for this scholarship now have two options. The first option is available to first-time freshman students majoring in Engineering with an ACT composite score of 27 or above. It is worth $1,500 per year. It is available for up to 10 semesters. A student must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA.

The second option gives students a chance to earn a full-tuition scholarship in their 3rd and 4th years. For more information, please click here.

To apply for either option, complete the OC application for admission and contact the engineering department at (405) 425-5400 for additional requirements. Priority deadline for this scholarship is March 7.

• Christian School Graduate Scholarship: This scholarship is for first-time freshman students who have graduated from any private Christian school. It is worth $1,000 per year for up to 10 semesters. A student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0. To apply, complete the OC application for admission.

• Dean’s Pre-Medical Scholarship: This scholarship is available to first-time freshman students planning to attend a medical or dental school. Students must have an ACT composite score of 28 or above and major in Biology, Chemistry or Biochemistry. A student must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA and be recommended by the department head to continue to receive this scholarship. It is worth $1,500 per year for up to 10 semesters. To apply, a student should complete the OC application for admission. Priority deadline for this scholarship is March 7.

• Distinguished Performer Award (Music): This scholarship is for first-time freshman students who demonstrate exceptional musical ability and accomplishment. This scholarship is worth up to 3/4 tuition for music majors and up to 1/2 tuition for non-music majors.  It is renewable for up to 10 semesters. A student must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA and continue to participate in music. To apply, a student should complete the OC application for admission and contact the music department at (405) 425-5530 for audition requirements. Additional information concerning music scholarships is available at www.oc.edu/music. Priority deadline for this scholarship is March 7.

• Drama/Theatre Scholarship: This scholarship is for first-time OC students demonstrating theatrical abilities. It is worth $1,000 per year for up to 10 semesters. A student must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA and participate in theatre. To apply, complete the OC application for admission and contact the theatre department at (405) 425-5556 for an audition. Priority deadline for this scholarship is March 7. Limited.

• Education Scholarship: This scholarship is for first-time OC students majoring in Education with an ACT composite score of 20 or above. It is worth $1,000 per year for up to 10 semesters. A student must maintain a 2.75 cumulative GPA and a 3.0 major GPA. To apply, a student should complete the OC application for admission and contact the School of Education at (405) 425-5430 or email dwayne.cleveland@oc.edu. 

• History/Political Science Scholarship: This scholarship is for first-time OC students demonstrating preparation for and interest in History or Political Science with an ACT composite score of 19 or above. It is worth $1,000 per year for up to 10 semesters. A student must declare one of the majors in the Department of History and Political Science and maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA. To apply, a student should complete the OC application for admission and contact the Department of History and Political Science at (405) 425-5450.

• Honors Scholarship: This scholarship is available to first-time freshman students with an ACT composite score of 28 or above and a high school GPA of 3.5. It is worth $1,750 per year. It is available for up to 10 semesters. A student must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA and remain in the Honors Program. To apply, a student should complete the OC application for admission and contact the Honors Program at (405) 425-5300. Priority deadline for this scholarship is March 7.

• International Student Scholarship: This scholarship is for students who are citizens of countries other than the United States and who are, therefore, ineligible for U. S. federal aid. It is worth $2,000 per year for up to 10 semesters. A student must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA. To apply, complete OC’s international student application for admission.

• Junior Varsity: This scholarship is for first-time OC students desiring to play JV sports. It is worth $2,000 per year for up to 10 semesters. A student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5. To apply, a student should complete the OC application for admission and contact the athletic department at (405) 425-5361.

• Language & Literature Scholarship: This scholarship is for first-time OC students majoring in English, English Education, Teaching English as a Foreign Language, English/Writing, Technical Writing, Spanish, or English/Pre-Law with an ACT composite score of 21 or above. It is worth $1,000 per year for up to 10 semesters. A student must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA. To apply, a student should complete the OC application for admission and contact the Department of Language and Literature at (405) 425-5330.

• Math/CS Scholarship: This scholarship is available for first-time freshman students majoring in Math or Computer Science with an ACT composite of 27 or above. It is worth $1,500 per year for up to 10 semesters. A student must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA. To apply, a student should complete the OC application for admission and contact the math/computer science department at (405) 425-5400. Priority deadline for this scholarship is March 7.

• Music Scholarship: This scholarship is for first-time OC students demonstrating instrumental or vocal musical ability. It is worth $1,000 per year for up to 10 semesters. A student must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA and participate in an approved music group. To apply, a student should complete the OC application for admission and contact the music department for an audition at (405) 425-5530. Additional information concerning music scholarships is available at www.oc.edu/music. Deadline for this scholarship is March 7. Limited.

• Nursing Scholarship: This scholarship is available to first-time freshman students majoring in nursing. Students must have an ACT composite score of 27 or above. A student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and a 3.0 GPA in nursing courses. This scholarship is worth $1,500 per year. It is available for up to 10 semesters.

• Psychology and Family Studies Scholarship: This scholarship is for first-time OC students majoring in Psychology or Family Studies with an ACT composite score of 21 or above. It is worth $1,000 per year for up to 10 semesters. A student must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA. To apply, a student should complete the OC application for admission and contact the Department of Psychology and Family Studies at (405) 425-5450.

• University Scholarship: This scholarship is for first-time OC students.  It is worth up to $1000 per year for up to 10 semesters.  Applicants will be considered based on academics, leadership, community service, and financial need.  A student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0.  To apply, complete the OC application for admission and submit an essay or resumé describing leadership abilities and/or community service.  A student must also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for this award.

• Varsity Athletics: Oklahoma Christian University is a member of the NAIA and offers a wide variety of collegiate sports. For more information, please contact the athletic office (405)425-5361.

 

Other OC Scholarships

These scholarship may be combined with other scholarships.

• Church Match Scholarship: This scholarship is for students who receive a scholarship from a congregation of the churches of Christ. OC will match dollar for dollar up to $1,000 per student per academic year (August through May). To apply for this scholarship, the church must complete the church match application form with the signatures of two church officials. 

• Minority Scholarship: This scholarship is funded by the university and is based on a family’s financial need. It is available for first-time OC students. A family must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the OC application for admission to be considered for this award. A student must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA.

• OC Grant: This grant is funded by the university and is based on a family’s financial need. A student must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for this award.

• Visit Day Awards: Oklahoma Christian conducts fall and spring days.  Scholarships are awarded at both of these events.  If you are awarded a scholarship at both events, Oklahoma Christian will use the larger of the two awards.  This award will not combine with an OC discount.

OC Discounts

Oklahoma Christian University guarantees students with certain characteristics a specific tuition discount. The discounts are calculated by taking the percentage of the discount minus all other OC awards (excluding the Academic Scholarship) the student has received.

• Children’s Home Discount: This is a 50% tuition discount for first-time freshman students (age 23 or under) whose parents work as houseparents at a children’s home. To qualify, the parents must be the legal guardians of the applicant. The parents must also live full-time at the children’s home, and they must have placed children living in the home. This discount is also intended for first-time students who have lived in a children’s facility for the past year with no parental support. The discount is calculated by taking 50% of tuition minus all other OC awards (excluding the Academic Scholarship) the student has received. This discount may be used for up to 10 semesters. A student must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA. To apply, complete the OC application for admission and provide verification of recent stay at a children’s home or verification of parent’s full-time employment as houseparents.

• Children of Minister’s Discount: This discount is for first-time freshman students (age 23 or under) who are dependent children of full-time ministers, provided the minister meets certain criteria. To qualify, the minister must be a full-time (40 hours/week paid vocation) Church of Christ pulpit and/or youth minister and have served at least five years. Applicants must submit the Children of Minister’s Discount application form as well as a youth census list (9th-12th grade) from your home congregation. The discount is calculated by taking 50% of the tuition discount minus all other OC awards (excluding the Academic Merit Scholarship) the student receives.  Oklahoma Christian is also pleased to award a 25% tuition discount to children of all other full-time ministers (excluding pulpit and youth ministers) in the Churches of Christ provided the minister meets the qualifications outlined above.  Both the 25% and 50% discount may be used for up to 10 semesters providing the parent continues to work as a full-time minister and you maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA.

• Christian Academy/School Discount: This is a 25% tuition discount for students (age 23 or under) whose parents work full-time at a K-12 Christian academy or school. The discount is calculated by taking 25% of tuition minus all other OC awards (excluding the Academic Scholarship) the student has received. This discount may be used for up to 10 semesters. Parents must continue to work full-time at a Christian academy or school, and the student must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA. To apply, a student should complete the OC application for admission.

• Family Tuition Discount: This discount is worth $500 per year ($250 per semester) and will be awarded to all qualified students who are not receiving another OC discount or varsity athletic scholarship.  Qualifying families should have two or more full-time students from the same immediate family (living in the same household) enrolled in the same semester.  Married students may receive this discount if they meet all the criteria, but they must be married by the first day of classes.  This discount applies only to students enrolled in traditional undergraduate studies.  The student is responsible for notifying financial services if they wish to be considered for this discount.

• Foreign Missionary Discount: This is a 50% tuition discount for first-time freshman students (age 23 or under) whose parents are currently working in the foreign mission field under the provision and support of a congregation of the Church of Christ located in the United States. The discount is calculated by taking 50% of tuition minus all other OC awards (excluding the Academic Scholarship) the student has received. This discount may be used for up to 10 semesters. A parent must continue to work in the mission field and the student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0. To apply, the student should complete the OC application for admission with verification of work in a foreign mission field.

• ROTC Room & Board Discount: This scholarship is valid for up to 10 semesters as long as the student maintains the academic scholarship requirements set by ROTC. A student must be enrolled at Oklahoma Christian and register for classes at other institutions through Oklahoma Christian. To apply, complete the OC application for admission with verification from ROTC of the academic scholarship and amount. This scholarship is awarded to students who have been chosen for ROTC Academic Scholarships. The value of the Room and Board Scholarship will be determined by calculating the ROTC Academic Scholarships as a percentage of tuition. Oklahoma Christian will match the standard room and board rate. This will include all OC monies including the Academic Scholarship. Additional information about the Air Force ROTC Program can be found online at www.ou.edu/ROTC/air-force.Additional information about the Army ROTC Program can be found online at www.ucoarmyrotc.com.

• Sister School Discount: This is a 50% tuition discount for students (age 23 or under) whose parents work full-time at a regionally-accredited sister college or university. The discount is calculated by taking 50% of tuition minus all other OC awards (excluding the Academic Scholarship) the student has received. This discount may be used for up to 10 semesters. A parent must continue to work full-time at a sister college or university, and the student must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA. To apply, complete the OC application for admission.

 

Faculty Facts

Dr. Timothy VanWagoner, Professor of Biology, works at OC "to be a positive role model and mentor for students in order to encourage more people of faith to be actively engaged in the sciences." His research interests include pathogenicity factors in bacterial infectious diseases, bioinformatics, and bioethics.

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