
ALT Graphic with a purple and green background reads, “WORK WITH A COLLEGE COACH!” Six circular GEAR UP College Success Coach headshots are shown alongside their university logos including: Daria Johnston (ECU), Edwin Oquendo (NSU), Britanie Turk (NSU), Zech VanFleet (NSU), Chelsea Spearman (UCO) and Michelle Stinson (SWOSU).

ALT Summer Before 12th Grade Checklist Create a StudentAid.gov account; use College Scorecard to narrow down the schools you’re considering; visit the college or career/trade schools you’re considering; contact the schools to request information about financial aid options, admission requirements, and deadlines; decide whether or not to apply for early decision or early action; research and apply for scholarships; and consider a summer job to start saving money and to learn how to manage money.

ALT Federal Financial Aid Updates effective July 1, 2026. LU wants to help students and their families navigate these changes as they prepare for the 2026-27 school year. Please review these changes and reach out to the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships with any questions.

ALT Undergraduate students: Annual borrowing limits remain the same. Parent PLUS loan borrowers are limited to $20k a year per student. Parent PLUS loan borrowers’ lifetime limit is $65k per student. Direct student loan offers will be reduced for non full-time students. See web for info on Pell Grants

ALT Grad students: Graduate PLUS loan no longer available to new borrowers. Direct Unsubsidized borrowing limits remain $20,500/ year with max of $100k/ grad student (non-professional). Direct Unsubsidized borrowing limits will be $50k annually with max aggregate of $200k per student. More info online.

ALT Tips for Scholarship Success Check for scholarships at your school, in your community, and your state. Learn who can apply for each scholarship and pay special attention to when applications are due. Get prepared by filling out your FAFSA form early and having your transcripts, a photo, and at least one letter of recommendation ready to go. Ask several people to look over your essay and give you feedback.

ALT OneNet logo, fiber connections, graduation cap , trophy, skills & social media icons - Text reads: "29 Interns since 2013, Skills & Achievements: Social Media Marketing, Featured Stories, Ideation, WordPress, Event Planning, Graphic Design, Case Studies, Adobe Creative Suite; Students From: OU, OCCC, UCO, OCU, SE, OSUIT, Langston; Success After OneNet: Law School, Public Relations, Masters Program, Marketing, Business Strategist; We're on (Icons for YouTube, Facebook, X and LinkedIn)"

ALT Guidance for Transferring Schools Speak with an admissions advisor about which credits will satisfy program requirements Contact your new school about a potential limit to which credits can transfer Check to see if your new school uses the FAFSA form to offer financial aid Update your FAFSA form with your new college’s information

ALT OneNet Network Map that shows the fiber routes of the Oklahoma Community Anchor Network (OCAN) and the State Network. Icons highlight OneNet’s points of presence at higher education campuses, career technology centers, public safety agencies, hospitals and other sites across the state of Oklahoma.

























