The Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans are federal loans for undergraduate and graduate students attending college at least half-time. Undergraduate students are considered at least half-time when enrolled in 6 credit hours in a semester, and graduate students are considered half-time at 3 credit hours in a semester.

These are offered based on need and do need to be repaid with interest. Students will be required to complete a FAFSA to qualify for federal loans.

Learn More about the FAFSA.

These are non-governmental loans made available to students and parents by banks for the purpose of paying for college expenses. They do need to be repaid with interest.

Learn more about private loans.

The Pell Grant is for undergraduate students with need as determined by FAFSA. Pell Grant award amounts vary depending on the determined need .  Part-time students receive lower amounts. Available only to undergraduate students without a bachelor's degree. 

Students who previously left ORU and have since applied to return in 2023, or after, are eligible to receive an exclusive offer of 50% off their tuition if they have 15 hours or less remaining to complete their degree when they return to ORU. Students who have between 16 and 30 hours remaining to complete their degree are eligible to receive an exclusive offer of 25% off their tuition. (Applicable for part-time or full-time online students.)

We want to honor the significance of being the first person in your family to graduate by offering a First-Generation Scholarship. This scholarship will provide 15% off tuition to students who will be the first within their family to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

Scholarship Application

This discount is offered to both active duty military and veterans who are actively pursuing their degree as a full-time or part-time student. Undergrad is $250 per credit hour. Masters is $275 per credit hour. Doctoral is $300 per credit hour. 

This discount provides 15% off of tuition for military spouses of active military members and veterans.

Tulsa Community Foundation Scholarships
tulsacf.org/whatwedo/education/scholarships/

 
Tillman Scholarship
pattillmanfoundation.org/apply/

 
Great Plains ACAC Scholarships
gpacac.net/scholarships-%26-grants

 
The Youthist Scholarship Program
theyouthist.com/scholarship

 
The Daniels Fund Scholarship Program
danielsfund.org/Scholarships/Index.asp

General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant
afas.org/haparnoldgrant/

Global Perspectives Scholarship
https://rusticpathways.com/students/scholarships/global-perspectives-scholarship 

Allergies Shaped My Life Foundation Scholarship
https://www.allergiesshapedmylife.org/scholarships

Rover Sitter Scholarship
https://www.rover.com/college-scholarship/

Student Ministry Scholarship - Graduate
https://iokds.org/student-ministry-scholarship-app/

Native American Scholarship
https://iokds.org/native-american-scholarship/#:~:text=Since%201934%20IOKDS%20had%20a,the%20recipient's%20field%20of%20choice.

American Council of the blind Scholarship
https://www.acb.org/scholarships

Students who are notified by a scholarship organization/donor that they will be receiving an outside scholarship will need to email a copy of the official award letter to ORUonlineFA@oru.edu. Once received, the Financial Aid Office will place the scholarship placeholder on the student’s account until the scholarship payment is made to the account.
 

Scholarships will be processed and divided according to the amount, term, or semester provided on the award letter. If this information is not specified, the scholarship will be divided between the terms that the student is enrolled in.

Outside scholarship check can be sent to the following:

ATTN: Student Accounts

PO Box 700895

Tulsa, OK 74170-0895

collegeboard.co

scholarships.com

scholarshipsandgrants.us

collegescholarships.com

SallieMae.com/ScholarshipSearch

• Create an email account just for scholarships.
• Create an account on a scholarship search engine site and fill out a profile completely.
• The more you fill out the more scholarship matches it can find for you.
• Write your entry essays/answers in a Google doc and then copy and paste them into your applications.
• Have someone else read your essays/application to get feedback.
• Don't underestimate the small scholarship awards. Most students might view them as "not worth the effort". Apply for them. 

Verification is the process by which student Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) information is documented and verified for accuracy.

Access our school’s unique website link in the email from VGCS@inceptia.org or listed below.

Create your account* and choose preferences for text messages and e-signatures.

Complete your Task List.

Confirm your signature and review your information.

Sign your account.

*If you are a dependent student, your parent also needs to create their own account and complete each of these steps.

We have established a partnership with Inceptia to expedite the federal verification process for Oral Roberts University. Verification Gateway (VG) from Inceptia is an online portal to guide students and parents through verification. If your FAFSA application is selected for verification by the U.S Department of Education, you will receive an email from VGCS@inceptia.org, or postcard from Inceptia, containing Oral Roberts University’s unique website link to start the verification process. 

Federal Verification: https://oru.verificationgateway.org

Contact Inceptia, Monday through Friday 8 am – 7 pm Central at 888.374.8427 or VGCS@inceptia.org.

Federal regulations require students to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) to receive financial aid. Students who do not meet minimum GPA and hour requirements after each academic year will not be eligible to receive further assistance until they have met the requirements. ORU students must maintain satisfactory academic progress (SAP) to receive financial aid. Students who do not meet the minimum GPA/hour requirements after the scheduled academic year (fall/spring) are not eligible to receive further financial assistance.

Students are evaluated for satisfactory progress each year at the end of the Spring semester. The semesters that will be assessed are the Fall and Spring. 

In addition to these GPA/hour, requirements students must complete at least 67% of their hours attempted each academic year. Students who withdraw from a class following the add/drop deadline should be aware that even a WP grade counts as attempted hours not completed. A student's enrollment in credit hours cannot exceed a 150% of their degree program requirements. 

All students must complete at least 75% of their attempted hours. Total attempted hours are established following the add/drop period of each semester. Students who withdraw from a class following the add/drop deadline should be aware that even a WP grade counts as attempted hours not completed.  

Students with extenuating circumstances that may have caused unsatisfactory progress are allowed to submit an Appeal for Reinstatement of Aid. Students approved on appeal for a single semester or full academic year must meet the student-specific criteria outlined in their appeal response in order to be eligible for aid in a future term.

Submit Appeal Here

Students who are placed on SAP receive help from their Success Coach and work with their Coach to develop a SAP Plan to help them get back on track to graduate. Some of the potential SAP plan components can include:

• Timely submission of coursework
• Regular communication with professors
• Repeating required classes that were not passed
• Time management strategies
• Test-taking strategy development
• Regular academic participation
• As needed Success Coach meetings

The FAFSA uses a past year's financial data because it is easily verifiable (e.g. taxes and W-2s). However, sometimes changes in employment, marital status, or health can make past financial data become outdated for the purpose of estimating current year financial data. Professional Judgment (PJ) may be utilized for special circumstances that the FAFSA does not take into consideration. For example, loss of income, high medical bills, and extenuating family situations. Professional Judgment is the process of having the ORU Financial Aid Office override FAFSA data for federally-approved situations using reasonable methods for adjusting the FAFSA data inputs. No changes are made to the FAFSA's EFC formula.

Professional Judgment is also used for students who are considered Dependent by FAFSA but have unusual family circumstances that allow the ORU Financial Aid Office to determine the student is Independent for FAFSA. Dependency Override situations include abusive parents, incapacitated parents, and other sensitive family situations. Dependency override adjustments are rare so a follow-up questionnaire may be requested, and full documentation is required to be considered for approval

Professional Judgment Petitions can only be obtained after first submitting a FAFSA for the applicable school year, even if the FAFSA will be unofficial or rejected as a result of not having a Dependency Override processed yet, for example. If your EFC is already $0, only a Dependency Override PJ Petition would be considered. 

Also, any PJ Petition for the fall semester should be fully documented before the end of July 1. The further after July that a PJ situation occurs, the less likely it will be considered for the current school year. However, the financial situation may be accounted for on a following year's FAFSA

If you have already submitted your FAFSA, you may inquire about your eligibility for Professional Judgment by completing the following form. If determined eligible for an adjustment, you will be sent a petition to complete for requesting additional funds, and a list of documentation to include. Once you submit the form and accompanying documentation, your information will be reviewed and the Financial Aid Office for an adjustment using the information you provided. Please allow two weeks after documentation is complete for processing of PJ adjustments.

Professional Judgement Form

We offer a flexible, interest-free monthly payment plan option that can help you reduce the need to borrow finances while paying off your remaining balance over time. Payment plans range from 4 to 5 months each semester.

Select Payment Plan 

Use our net price calculator to see what assistance you may be eligible for.

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Requirements and renewal information for financial awards made to students from Oral Roberts University. 

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The Master of Christian Ministry degree at ORU Online is priced at $535 per credit hour, this program is entirely online, making it accessible to students regardless of their location.

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ORU Online Master of Science in Nursing degree offers a flexible and accessible path for nursing professionals seeking advanced education. At $535 per credit hour, this program is delivered entirely online, allowing students to balance their studies with their demanding work schedules and personal commitments. 

ORU Online Master of Sports Management degree provides a flexible and affordable route for those aiming to excel in sports management. At $535 per credit hour, this fully online program allows students to integrate their studies with their professional and personal lives. 

ORU Online Master of Organizational Leadership degree is designed for those looking to enhance their leadership skills and drive organizational success. At $535 per credit hour, this fully online program offers the flexibility to study from anywhere, making it ideal for working professionals. 

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ORU Online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree is tailored for advanced nursing professionals seeking to elevate their clinical practice and leadership skills. At $620 per credit hour, this fully online program offers the flexibility to study from anywhere, making it ideal for busy healthcare practitioners. 

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