Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship

Southwestern Oklahoma State University will provide a nonresident tuition scholarship (NRS) to a full-time student enrolling at SWOSU for the first-time if she/he meet one of the requirements below starting fall 2006. Nonresident scholarships are awarded for one academic year (fall semester through summer semester). See the continuance requirement for information on continuing the scholarship past this first academic year.

In addition to the requirements below, each student must meet regular standards for admission to the university. For purposes of this policy a full-time student is one who is enrolled in a minimum of twelve hours during a regular semester. Summer scholarships are available. All grade point averages listed below are based on the 4.0 system.

1. First-time SWOSU students must meet one of the following requirements to receive a NRS:

A. The student must be a United States citizen, permanent resident, or an eligible nonresident (ENR)* based on state law, who meets regular admission requirements. A first-time freshman must qualify under SWOSU’s regular admission standards. A transfer student must have a retention college GPA of at least 2.00.

B. One of the student’s parents, grandparents, or legal guardians holds a bachelor’s degree (or higher) from SWOSU. To be eligible, the student must complete a "Legacy Verification" form available in the Registrar’s Office or the legacy section of the freshman scholarship form.

C. The student has been (1) selected for membership in, (2) agrees to participate in, and (3) if offered for university credit, enrolls in one of the following university activities: