[OKPromise-k12-counselors] OKPromise automated message - CORRECTION

[Alexander, Carol]

A message from OKPromise went out to enrolled students in the eighth through 11th grades on Friday evening.  Unfortunately the message was written for high school seniors, and we caused some confusion for our younger students.  We will be sending out the correct message Monday evening which is just a reminder about the requirements of the program.  The new message is below.  If you haven't already, you may be getting some inquiries from your students, and we wanted you to be aware.

Our apologies to you and your students.

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Email:
Hi,

You recently received a message from Oklahoma's Promise that was intended for high school seniors and mistakenly sent to eighth through 11th grade OKPromise enrolled students.   The message told you to file the FAFSA, but it is too early now and you won't need to do that until you are a senior.  We apologize for the confusion.  The following is the correct message.

Don't forget that there are two GPA requirements you must meet-a 2.50 for all courses you take AND a 2.50 in the 17 specific courses required to receive the Oklahoma's Promise scholarship.

You can find more information at www.okhighered.org/okpromise/hs-students.shtml<http://www.okhighered.org/okpromise/hs-students.shtml> or email okpromise at osrhe.edu<mailto:okpromise at osrhe.edu?subject=High%20School%20Student%20September%20Reminder> 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.

Oklahoma's Promise
okpromise at osrhe.edu<mailto:okpromise at osrhe.edu?subject=High%20School%20Student%20September%20Reminder>
www.okpromise.org<http://www.okpromise.org>
1.800.858.1840

Phone: Hi, this is Oklahoma's Promise. Recently you received a message from us that was intended for high school seniors and accidentally sent to students in the eighth through 11th grades.   We apologize for the confusion.  However, we don't want you to forget that there are two GPA requirements you must meet-a 2.50 for all courses you take and a 2.50 in the 17 specific courses required to receive the Oklahoma's Promise scholarship. Go to okpromise.org for more details. Again that's okpromise.org. Your school counselor can also 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<http://www.okpromise.org> for details!


Carol Alexander
Assistant Director
Scholarship and Grant Administration
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
655 Research Parkway, Suite 200
Oklahoma City, OK  73104
Phone:  405.225.9160
Fax:  405.225.9230

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