Future freshman students

1. Apply for admission

When you apply to OSU, you're automatically applying for scholarships as well. Apply by November 1 for Early Scholarship Opportunities or February 1 to be considered for all available awards.

OSU application

Freshman scholarships

2. Complete the FAFSA

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens October 1 for the following school year. OSU's school code is 003170. Certain funding is limited and earliest applicants receive priority. We encourage all students to complete the FAFSA regardless of financial circumstances.

FAFSA website

Step-by-step guide

3. Stay connected

Activate your O-Key account

Check your financial aid status

Check your OSU email account

Some items need follow-up action from you for your aid to be processed. Make sure you check for updates in these places.

Scholarship deadlines

Nov 1-Early opportunity scholarship deadline

The Early Opportunity Scholarship Deadline is Nov. 1, while all scholarship materials must be submitted by Feb. 1 to ensure scholarship consideration for fall-entering students. Make sure you've also submitted the FAFSA with OSU's school code of 003170.
Feb 1-Priority scholarship deadline

Applications received after February 1 may not be considered for all scholarship programs and will be considered only if funds remain. Make sure you have sent a new transcript from your high school showing your Fall grades. Keep an eye on your my.okstate.edu for updates.
June 1-College Decision Date

Some scholarships and financial aid must be accepted by June 1 or they may be cancelled. It's also important for incoming freshmen to register for housing and orientation & enrollment.
August 16-Absolute scholarship deadline

Once this date has passed we will no longer make scholarship offers to entering students. Be sure to make an official request to the provider of your transcript and/or test scores to have the information sent to us by August 16.
Entering in the Spring semester?

The absolute scholarship deadline for entering OSU in the Spring is the Friday before the semester begins, which is January 12,2024. All information must have been postmarked prior to this date as well. See the academic calendar here.