Reach Higher Finish Line Scholarship
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE) - Reach Higher adult degree completion initiative
For Oklahoma adults close to finishing a degree: up to $5,000 for an associate degree or $7,000 for a bachelor's (at least $500 per semester) at participating Reach Higher colleges.
- How much
- Up to $5,000 (associate degree, within 5 semesters) or $7,000 (bachelor's degree, within 7 semesters, including prior associate awards); minimum $500 per semester
- Who qualifies
- Oklahoma resident; within 45 credits of an approved associate or 60 credits of an approved bachelor's degree at a Reach Higher institution; 3+ credit hours per semester (priority 6+); program minimum GPA. DirectComplete pathway targets adults 25+.
- For adults going back to school, undergrads, transfer students
- When to apply
- Open now Applications accepted by term; no fixed statewide deadline published.
- How to apply
- Submit the online Finish Line Scholarship application (contact info, essay, signature) at reachhigherok.org for the term (Fall 2026, Spring 2027 or Summer 2027 currently listed)
- The Reach Higher coordinator at your institution reviews it
- What you'll need
- state application + essay
- Last checked
- October 5, 2026, against the official page (reachhigherok.org), page 2 and page 3
The details
For Oklahoma residents within 45 credit hours of an approved associate degree or 60 credit hours of an approved bachelor's degree at a Reach Higher institution (participating public and some private colleges; FlexFinish and DirectComplete programs). Enroll in at least 3 credit hours per semester (priority for 6+) and keep the program's minimum GPA (2.0 retention/graduation GPA). Awards set by the institution based on applications and funds: up to $5,000 within five semesters for a first associate degree, up to $7,000 within seven semesters for a first bachelor's (including prior associate awards); minimum $500 per semester or the remaining balance. Covers tuition, fees (including prior learning fees) or learning materials billed by the school. Not need-based; FAFSA recommended but not required. Amounts depend on legislative appropriations.
More money from Oklahoma
- Oklahoma Rising Scholars Award (formerly Academic Scholars Program)Per year, entry year 2026 automatic qualifiers: $24,000 (research universities), $13,000 (regional), $12,500 (community/two-year colleges); institutional nominees: $4,000 / $3,200 / $3,000; plus a tuition waiver at public colleges
- State Regents Workforce Ready ScholarshipOne-time: $7,000 (research institutions), $5,000 (regional), $3,000 (two-year)
- Chiropractic Education Scholarship ProgramUp to $6,000 per year (varies with appropriation)
- Regional University Baccalaureate Scholarship$3,500 per year plus a resident tuition waiver
- Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant (OTAG)The lesser of 75% of enrollment costs or up to $1,500 (community colleges and career tech centers), $2,000 (regional universities), $3,000 (research universities) per year
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