Scholarships
Oakland City University is committed to working with students and their families to ensure that private Christian education is affordable. Our desire is to assist students as they make financial decisions about college. Oakland City offers several forms of financial assistance to students based on academic achievement, athletic ability, and financial need. We also assist students with getting the most from government financial aid. Our financial aid professionals are here to help you navigate the processes. Please take time to review our financial aid and scholarship pages to see how you can receive a private, quality Christian education at an affordable price. We look forward to assisting you through the process and invite you to contact us with your questions.
Each year, Oakland City University students receive millions of dollars in financial assistance. We are committed to working with you to find a financial solution that allows you to meet your educational goals.
- University scholarships are awarded only to traditional undergraduate students at the Oakland City University main campus.
- Scholarships are awarded to students at the discretion of the University. All scholarships are awarded pending the receipt of the student’s final high school transcripts and/or college transcripts and standardized test scores by the Office of Admissions.
Based on your situation, you may qualify for merit based, endowed, or athletic scholarships.
Merit Based Scholarship
All students meeting the entrance eligibility requirements set forth by the University qualify for merit based aid. These awards are based on a combination of your high school GPA and standardized test scores. GPA is based on the student’s final high school transcript on a 4.0 scale. All merit based scholarships are renewable for 120 credit hours, provided that the student maintains the required 2.5 cumulative GPA. For more information regarding scholarships please call the OCU Office of Admissions at: (800-737-5125).
Endowed Scholarship
Endowed scholarships offered by the University are specific to areas of study and/or other criteria. All students are eligible to apply for institutional aid. The process involves an application procedure through the Financial Aid Office. Please contact the Financial Aid Office for further details.
Athletic Scholarship
Oakland City University is a NCAA Division II school. We currently offer 13 unique athletic opportunities for which athletic aid is available. Athletic aid is offered to those student athletes selected by the respective coach as eligible for collegiate participation. If you have a desire to participate as a student athlete at Oakland City University, please contact the appropriate athletic coach to schedule a conference or contact the Admissions Office for further information.
General Baptist Scholarship
The General Baptist Scholarship is available to freshman or transfer students who are undergrad, main campus. To be eligible, the student or the student's parents or the spouse of the student must be a member of a General Baptist church. This scholarship is renewable as long as the student remains academically eligible.
Military Scholarship
Oakland City University is proud to honor our service men and women by offering military scholarships for those students enrolled as undergraduates in the Adult and Extended Learning program. Please contact the Financial Aid Office for additional information and qualifications at (800) 737-5125 or (812) 739-1224.
More Scholarship Resources
Consult these websites for more scholarship information:
Contact Us
Financial Aid Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
James W. Murray Center, Room 207
Toll-Free Phone: (800) 737-5125
Phone: (812) 749-1224
Phone: (812) 749-1436
Fax: (812) 749-1438
Mailing address:
Oakland City University
Attn: Direct Loan Processing
138 North Lucretia Street
Oakland City, IN 47660-1038
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