Scholarships and Grants
Work Study
The Federal Work Study Program provides funds for part-time employment to help students finance the cost of post-secondary education.
Hourly wages are commensurable to minimum wage. Students must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as part of the application process for FWS assistance. The Financial Aid Office will determine initial eligibility, hours available to work, and department assignment. The number of available positions and the potential number of hours to be awarded are limited due to the amount of the allocation approved through the Federal Work Study Program for Oakland City University.
Questions regarding work study eligibility and requirements can be directed to Oakland City University’s Work Study Coordinator, Peggy Breeden. [email protected] or 812-749-1224
Scholarships
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.
Endowment Scholarship
Endowment Scholarships can be received in addition to other OCU scholarships. Both Indiana resident and non-resident students are eligible to apply for Endowment Scholarships. Please note that a limited number of Endowment Scholarships are available each academic year. This is open to all incoming and current OCU students. To receive consideration Oakland City University’s Endowment Scholarships please complete an online application. Priority consideration for first-time students is January 1st and priority consideration for current students is March 10th.
** FAFSA eligible students must file a FAFSA no later than April 15th each year and meet GPA requirements for all renewable scholarships for the following award year.
21 Century Scholarship
To be eligible for the OCU 21st Century Scholarship, students must be enrolled in the Indiana 21st Century Scholar program and have completed all state requirements. Eligible students may receive up to full tuition to attend Oakland City University.
Alumni Scholarship
The alumni scholarship recognizes students who have family members that have previously attended Oakland City University. To apply for the Oakland City University Alumni Scholarship please apply online. The deadline for the Alumni Scholarship is March 10th.
Athletic Scholarship
Oakland City University is a NAIA school. The university currently offers thirteen (13) intercollegiate sports for which athletics aid is available. Athletic aid is offered to those student athletes selected by the respective coach as eligible for collegiate participation. Students who wish to apply for athletic scholarship should contact the appropriate athletic coach or contact the Office of Admissions.
General Baptist Scholarship
Founded by General Baptists in 1885, Oakland City University continues to support the education of today’s General Baptist youth. The General Baptist Scholarship is available to freshman or transfer students who are enrolled in main campus courses, full time. 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 (up to $1000) is renewable as long as the student remains academically eligible.
Good Neighbor Scholarship
The Good Neighbor Scholarship allows for a major savings on tuition and is available to any first time OCU student living within 60 miles of campus who plans to commute.
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).