[Oasfaa] <<EXTERNAL E-MAIL>> Last Call! FAFSA Student Support Strategy Grant

[Beam, Colbi]

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Good morning,

This is a last call for FAFSA Student Support Strategy Grants!

OSRHE has been awarded an Oklahoma FAFSA Student Support Strategy Grant from ECMC and the U.S. Department of Education. As part of this grant, a portion of the funding will be designated to offer sub-grants directly to our in-state public institutions to support FAFSA completion initiatives. We recommend submitting applications as soon as possible as all awards must be spent by August 31, 2024. Below, you will find the application link and detailed grant information:

Application link

https://forms.gle/7eXar3C7tVpQvKBk8
General Information
The Oklahoma FAFSA Student Support Strategy Sub-Grant aims to boost FAFSA completion rates at public colleges and universities across the state. Participating institutions can apply for grants up to $1,250 each.
Proposal Eligibility:

  *   One proposal per institution.
  *   Funding is exclusively available to public colleges and universities in Oklahoma.
  *   Institutions are encouraged to submit proposals as soon as possible, as awards will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Awards are subject to availability of funds.
  *   All awarded funds must be spent by August 31, 2024.
Proposals should encompass initiatives centered around these core strategies:

  1.  Increased Advisor Support: Institutions will expand access to advisors, counselors, and coaches to aid students and families in completing the FAFSA. Services will be extended to evenings, weekends, and summer weeks to accommodate diverse schedules.
  2.  Recognition Programs: Cities and school districts will be encouraged to exceed previous FAFSA submission rates through recognition programs, fostering competition and motivation to improve completion rates.
  3.  FAFSA Submission Clinics: Collaborative efforts with schools and districts will organize clinics designed to facilitate FAFSA submissions, ensuring broad accessibility and support.
  4.  Expanded Data-Sharing: Enhanced initiatives for sharing data will streamline the FAFSA completion process for the 2024-25 academic year, aiming to lower barriers and enhance efficiency.
  5.  Parental Outreach: Efforts will prioritize communication with parents through text, phone calls, and videoconferences, with multilingual support as needed. This initiative aims to ensure thorough completion of parental sections on the FAFSA form.
  6.  Student and Family Outreach: Outreach strategies will include phone calls, social media, text messages, emails, paid advertising campaigns, and other methods to engage students and families, promoting awareness and providing assistance throughout the FAFSA application process.
Thank you, and please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!
Dr. Colbi Beam
Associate Vice Chancellor for State Grants and Scholarships
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education

655 Research Parkway, Suite 200
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104
cbeam at osrhe.edu<mailto:cbeam at osrhe.edu>

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