In addition to federal grants and loans, students attending the Ardmore Higher Education Center may apply for other scholarships and fee waivers. The eligibility criteria varies, so students should carefully read requirements prior to making application.
McCrory Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship, funded by private sources, is available to Ardmore Higher Education Center students who are pursuing a course of study leading to a degree from one of our university and college partners. Students are required to apply for federal assistance by completing the FAFSA, however eligible applicants must not receive full funding for tuition and books from other sources. Applicants must provide an official college transcript or an official ACT report and a Student Aid Report. Students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average according to the following scale: 0-15 hours 2.0 GPA; 16-30 hours 2.5 GPA; Over 30 hours 3.0 GPA; and Graduate 3.5 GPA. Students with no previous college work must have a 3.0 cumulative average on their high school transcript or have scored 19 or above on the ACT test. Applications are available each semester.
Charles Barr Scholarship
This scholarship, funded by private sources, is available to Ardmore Higher Education Center students who are pursuing a course of study leading to a degree from one of our university and college partners. Students are required to apply for federal assistance by completing the FAFSA, however eligible applicants must not receive full funding for tuition and books from other sources. Applicants must provide an official college transcript or an official ACT report and a Student Aid Report. Students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average according to the following scale: 0-15 hours 2.0 GPA; 16-30 hours 2.5 GPA; Over 30 hours 3.0 GPA; and Graduate 3.5 GPA. Students with no previous college work must have a 3.0 cumulative average on their high school transcript or have scored 19 or above on the ACT test. Applications are available each semester.
Henry Bridge Memorial Scholarship
Students
are required to apply for federal assistance by completing the FAFSA.
This scholarship, funded by private sources, is for financially needy
students of southern Oklahoma who have demonstrated motivation to attend
school through previous grade point average or ACT score. Students must
be Oklahoma residents, enroll in a minimum of 6 credit hours, and meet
cumulative grade point average or ACT score requirements. Application
forms will be available in the Center administration office during the
month of May. Recipients of the scholarship will be notified prior to
the enrollment period for fall.
Murray State College Fee Waivers
Freshman and sophomore students taking
Murray classes at the Center may apply. Students are required to apply
for federal assistance for the present academic year and must submit
results of the need analysis. Application forms are available in the
MSC advisement center.
S.O.S.U. and E.C.U. Fee Waivers
Upper
division students (junior and senior level) and graduate students may
apply for fee waivers, provided funds are available. Students must meet
eligibility requirements and enroll in classes from that institution.
More information is available from the academic advisors at AHEC.
Indian Tribal Grant (Chickasaw Nation - Choctaw
Nation)
Financial
need is determined by the Federal Financial Aid Application. It is necessary
to provide roll number by submitting a copy of your CDIB. Students may
contact AHEC administrative staff for application forms.
Vocational Rehabilitation -
Students with an employable handicap may
apply for payment of tuition to the Vocational Rehabilitative Services.
Disabilities must be medically established and vocational objectives
must be approved in advance by the appropriate counselor. The phone number
for the Ardmore office is (580) 226-1808.
Big Five Community Services, Inc.
This program is targeted toward adults and youths who are eligible and
in need of occupational skills training, serving low income individuals
and dislocated workers. Questions regarding this program should be directed
to Marsha Latham in the Ardmore Workforce office at 223-3291.
National Guard Fee Waiver
Oklahoma National Guard provides free tuition
in the form of National Guard Fee Waivers for members of the guards.
Details of the program can be obtained by calling 1-800-522-8042. Students
may apply through the commander of their unit. A minimum of six credit
hours is required each fall and spring term. Students are required to
submit official fee waiver forms (signed by unit commander) at the time
of enrollment. Miscellaneous fees, assessment, technology, processing
and academic records fee must be paid at the time of enrollment.
G. I. Bill
Educational benefits are provided by the Veterans Administration
for those who qualify. Students must be degree seeking and enroll in
courses that apply toward that degree. Monthly pay is based on the number
of hours students are enrolled in, with a minimum of 6 hours to receive
monthly checks. Approximately 60 days are required for completion of
all paperwork, so students should apply early. Students may obtain the
Application for Educational Assistance form from the Center administration
office.
