[OKPromise-k12-counselors] Recent messages sent our to OKPromise students

[Alexander, Carol]

Counselors:

Two messages were sent out Friday evening to high school students enrolled in Oklahoma's Promise.  I apologize for not getting this information to you sooner, as I'm sure with Spring Break ending you are likely receiving some questions.  These messages were purely informational for the students and just serve as reminders that they are enrolled and they need to be sure that they are still on track to complete the program.  If you have students/parents who are receiving the wrong message (e.g. a sophomore receiving the message for juniors, updates to email addresses, etc.) please have them contact us by email at okpromise at osrhe.edu<mailto:okpromise at osrhe.edu> and we will get our records updated.  They should include the name of the student and the problem they've encountered.

Over the next several weeks, we will be sending messages to seniors with INCOMPLETE applications.  There will definitely be a sense of urgency to these messages.  I will make myself a note to send the text of the message to you later this week before the messages begin.

Thank you for your support!

MESSAGE TO ALL ENROLLED HS STUDENTS (no juniors):
Email:
Hi,

This is Oklahoma's Promise, the college tuition scholarship program provided through the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.

A college tuition scholarship is closer than you think. Don't forget that you are required to achieve a 2.50 GPA BOTH overall and in the required courses to receive the Oklahoma's Promise scholarship.

You can find more information at (link to message on the website) or email okpromise at osrhe.edu with any questions and updates to your contact information.

Check with your school counselor to make sure you are taking the right classes and staying on track.

Sincerely,
Oklahoma's Promise
www.okpromise.org<http://www.okpromise.org>
1.800.858.1840

Phone: Hi, this is Oklahoma's Promise. Remember when you signed up for a program that allows you to earn a college tuition scholarship? Well that's Oklahoma's Promise! Remember that you must take the required classes and achieve a 2.50 GPA both overall and in the required courses. Go to okpromise.org for more details. Again that's okpromise.org. Your school counselor can help you make sure you are taking the right classes.

Text: HS student! Remember you have to take certain courses and make certain grades to qualify for the OKPromise scholarship. Go to www.okpromise.org for details!

MESSAGE TO JUNIORS:
Email:

Hi,
This is Oklahoma's Promise, the college tuition scholarship program provided through the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.

As you are wrapping up your junior year, there are some things to keep in mind. Don't forget you must take the required college prep courses and achieve a 2.50 GPA BOTH overall and in the required courses in order to receive the Oklahoma's Promise scholarship. Check with your counselor to make sure you are on track.

Also, as you enter your senior year, keep in mind there will be a second family income check when you start college to ensure that you still meet the Oklahoma's Promise income criteria. This second check will be verified through FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), so make sure you fill out the FAFSA forms next January!

You can find more information at www.okpromise.org or email okpromise at osrhe.edu with any questions.

Sincerely,

Oklahoma's Promise
okpromise at osrhe.edu
www.okpromise.org
1.800.858.1840

Phone: Oklahoma's Promise high school juniors! Check your email or visit okpromise.org for important information regarding the next steps as you enter your senior year. Again, check your email or visit okpromise.org for important information.

Text: Oklahoma's Promise high school juniors! Check your email or visit okpromise.org for important info regarding the next steps as you enter your senior year.
Carol Alexander
Scholarship Coordinator
Oklahoma's Promise
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education


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