[OKPromise-k12-counselors] FW: OKPromise information and updates

[OKPromise Info]

I just sent this out to the general listserv a few minutes ago, so some of you may receive this twice.  For those of you at the Encyclomedia conference, there was a question regarding the specifics of adoption.  The person in the audience was correct, there are specifics as to the type of adoption.  We have updated this on our website.
 
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From: Alexander, Carol On Behalf Of OKPromise Info
Sent: Monday, October 13, 2008 4:48 PM
To: 'okpromise-news at lists.onenet.net'
Subject: OKPromise information and updates


As some of you may have heard, a few legislative changes were made to the Oklahoma's Promise program during the 2008 Legislative session.  More detailed information is available on the OKPromise website at http://www.okhighered.org/okpromise/legislative-changes2008.shtml.  We would encourage you to go to the website so that you can be aware of the details, however the changes relate to the subjects listed below:

*	Second income limit delayed until the fall 2010 


*	Delays implementation of the new second income limit for one year until 2010-11.  Students beginning college for the first time in fall 2009 will not fall under this requirement.

*	College GPA changes delayed until the fall 2010 


*	Delays the implementation of new college GPA requirements until 2010-11.

*	Adopted students - Expanded income limit 


*	Students who were adopted while in the permanent custody of the Oklahoma Department of Human Services or in the court-ordered custody of a licensed, private, non-profit child-placing agency or federally recognized Indian tribe have special income guidelines.

*	Students in the Military - Exception to Starting College Within Three Years 


*	Students who cannot meet the three-year deadline to start college due to active military service may receive an extension to the three-year limit. 


You will also find an update on the funding for the scholarship on the OKPromise website at http://www.okhighered.org/okpromise/funding-update.shtml.
 
There are also helpful tools on the website at www.okpromise.org:

*	Curriculum Checklist - track your courses yourself to be sure you are taking the right ones 

*	Frequently Asked Questions section  


*	HS Courses that Count Toward OKPromise 

*	FAQ for HS Seniors 

*	FAQ for College Students

REMEMBER, if you have changed schools or have moved, please contact the OKPromise office to make sure we have your current school and contact information including e-mail, home address and phone numbers.  You can e-mail us at okpromise at osrhe.edu or call 1.800.858.1840.

 

Oklahoma's Promise - OHLAP 
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education 

1.800.858.1840 or OKC metro 405.225.9152

E-mail: okpromise at osrhe.edu


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