How to Get Financial Aid

STEPS TO APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID

Apply for admission to the University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma using our online admissions application.
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Be careful to select the correct application year for when you will attend school.

Things to know regarding the FAFSA:

You and your required FAFSA contributors will need to create a U.S. Department of Education FSA ID.
You and your required FAFSA contributors will be required to provide consent to the
electronic transfer of federal tax information (FTI). If the FTI does not transfer, you will be able to enter information manually.
Answer all questions accurately and to the best of your ability.
If you have concerns about income being less now than it was for
the income year being reported to your FAFSA, or feel you qualify for unusual
circumstances regarding your contributors, contact our office after your FAFSA submission. You can also refer to our Professional Judgement page for more information.
If other documentation is needed to complete the financial aid application, the student is contacted.
The Federal School Code for USAO is 003167

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

To receive funding from any of the federal or state student aid programs, you must meet the following criteria:

Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
Demonstrate financial need, except for some loan programs.
Have a high school diploma or GED certificate.
Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular student working on a degree.
Must not be in default or owe a repayment to any federal program.
Meet USAO's Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy requirements.
Certify funds will be used for educational purposes.

APPLY ANNUALLY

To receive federal financial aid, you must submit the FAFSA each academic year. The next academic year’s FAFSA opens October 1. This means you can begin your aid application for the next fall before your first fall term is finished.

HOW DO I MAKE A PAYMENT ON MY BILL?

Sign in to your MyUSAO account, or contact the Business Office at 1-405-574-1213.
Coming soon for fall 2024, payments may be made in USAO Self-Service.

WHERE DOES MY REFUND GO?

USAO and Herring Bank have teamed up to offer you a convenient one-card solution with the Drover Card. This card acts as both your Student ID and allows you to open an optional checking account which offers free access to Herring Bank ATM’s nationwide. This is the default account for all USAO student disbursements if you do not designate another financial institution.

To make changes to your direct deposit banking institution, log in to USAO Self Service account.