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Applications for financial aid can be secured through the Student Affairs Office. Northern requires financial aid applicants to submit the free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  Northern's Title IV Institutional Code is 003162.

Students may be requested to submit a copy of the most recent federal income tax papers. A package or combination of various financial aid programs can often be secured to meet the needs of the individual student in order that he or she may go to college.

Loans

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Short Term

Short-term loans are available to students through the Northern Oklahoma College Foundation. These loans can be made to students who are enrolled at least half time (six or more credit hours) and who need short term assistance with tuition, books, fees, or room and board. A student may borrow as much as $200 for 30 days. Application may be made at the Student Services Office.

The money for these loans has been donated by supporters and former students of Northern Oklahoma College and through memorials to individuals who cared about young people and who knew the importance of education. Sources of short-term loans available through the Foundation follow.

Dr. Warren Jensen Memorial Fund
This memorial fund was established to honor Dr. Jensen,  who as a corporate executive, and as a regent of Northern Oklahoma College, sought to assist the college in its development and its students to attain a quality education. He was active in procuring scholarship funds to help Northern students.

Maurice Burson Memorial Fund
In 1968 this fund was established in honor of Maurice Burson, a lifetime servant of the state of Oklahoma. His primary interest was in the education of Oklahoma’s young people.

Ivan L. Foster Memorial Fund
Initiated in 1963, this fund was established in honor of Ivan Foster, a former instructor and registrar. It is designed to encourage students to continue their college work to graduation.

NOC Foundation Fund
The Northern Oklahoma College Foundation is an organization established by former students and supporters to aid the college in charitable, benevolent, and educational purposes.

Earnest J. Razook Memorial Fund
This fund was established in 1969 in honor of Earnest J. Razook, a dedicated person interested in furthering educational opportunities for young men and women.

Wilma Walcher Memorial Fund
This fund was established in honor of Wilma Walcher, who promoted the importance of a college education.

Lucille Sodowsky Bush Memorial Fund
The bequest of Mrs. Kathryn Sodowsky to Northern Oklahoma College is in honor of her daughter, Lucille Sodowsky Bush, a former teacher in the Tonkawa school system and a great supporter of education.

Harold and Mildred Piper Athletic Memorial Fund
This memorial fund is established in honor of Harold and Mildred Piper, two people who dedicated a lifetime of work and support to Northern Oklahoma College. Over a period of about forty years, Mr. Piper held many positions on campus, including Athletic Director, Business Manager, and Dean of Men. He and Mrs. Piper were dorm parents for many years and were much loved by students and faculty.

Freshman Class Fund
The freshman class of 1970 established this fund for any first-year student.

Dave Yoder Memorial Fund
This memorial fund was established in honor of a popular Northern Oklahoma College employee, Dave Yoder. Both students and fellow workers respected Mr. Yoder.

Barclay Memorial Fund
Harry Barclay and Mabel Chapman Barclay were former NOCUPS students. Mr. Barclay also served as a member of the Board of Regents and was active in early Indian affairs. This fund was established in their honor.

Dr. Dewey Mathews Fund
This fund was established by Dr. Dewey Mathews to help the college and the students he loved. For many years, Dr. Mathews was the college physician. He was a devoted and ardent supporter of college athletics and the total college program.

Prairie View Extension Homemakers Fund
This fund was established by the members of the Prairie View Extension Homemaker’s Club to help students who need emergency financial aid.

Pearl Ramsey Memorial Fund (NOCF)
Pearl Ramsey spent a lifetime working with students at Northern Oklahoma College as a business instructor and Dean of Women. This fund was established in memory of her and her many years of service.

William W. Rodgers, Sr. Memorial Fund
Established in 1981, this fund is in memory of Mr. William Rodgers, Sr. who served for many years on the Board of Regents for Northern Oklahoma College. He was interested in the education of Oklahoma’s young people.

Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Wurtz Memorial Fund
In 1982, this memorial fund was established in memory of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Wurtz who believed in the value of a college education.

Mary McKinlay Memorial Fund
Miss McKinlay was an instructor at Northern Oklahoma College who believed that education is of high importance to young people. This fund was established in her honor.

Music Masters Loan Fund
This loan fund was established for students who are majoring in fine arts.

Dianne Perks Memorial Fund
This memorial fund was established in memory and honor of Dianne Perks, daughter of Gary and Mary Perks, instructors at Northern Oklahoma College.

Dr. Russell and Marilyn Kreger Memorial Fund
Special funds have been established in honor of Dr. Russell, a long time practicing physician in Tonkawa, and Marilyn Kreger. Nursing students are given top priority in the use of these funds.

Scholarships
For additional information, contact the Student Services office at 580-628-6760 or E-mail.


Financial Aid Forms

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Student Forms
2008-2009 Verification Worksheet (.pdf, 29K)
2008-2009 Student Data Form (.pdf, 70K)
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Non-Resident Tuition Waiver Policy (.pdf, 24K)
Kansas Non-Resident Tuition Waiver (.pdf, 185K)
NOC Non-Resident Alumni Legacy Tuition Waiver (.pdf, 190K)
OSU Non-Resident Tuition Waiver Form (.pdf, 286K)
Phillips University Non-Resident Alumni Legacy Tuition Waiver (.pdf, 188K)
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Financial Aid Information

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Programs

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Federal Programs 
Note, the following federal and state programs are subject to continuous change.

Pell Grant
The Pell Grant Award is a grant and, unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid. Pell Grants may range from $400 to $4,050 per year.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants
A limited number of Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants have been made available by the Higher Education Act of 1965. These grants are awarded through institutions of higher education to qualified students of exceptional financial need who would not be able to attend college without such aid due to lack of financial means of their own or their families. Grants are combined with other types of financial aid to the extent necessary to enable the student to meet his or her educational expenses.

Federal Work-Study Program
Northern Oklahoma College participates in the federal college work-study program. One of the basic conditions of student eligibility for this program is that the student be from a low-income family. He or she must be at least a half-time student and be in good standing.

A number of student jobs paying $6/hr. are available for students from families with limited income. Students who may be eligible are urged to contact the Student Services Office.

Federal Stafford Loans
Under this program a student may borrow from a bank or other lending institution participating in the program. These loans are either Subsidized (interest paid by federal government while student is enrolled) or Unsubsidized.

Federal Stafford Loans
A dependent freshman student may borrow as much as $2,625 per year. Sophomores may borrow $3,500. In addition, independent students may borrow up to $4,000 more under the Unsubsidized Stafford Loan program. Interest rates are variable & capped at 8.25%. Repayment begins six months after the student has terminated his or her course of study. A part-time student carrying six (6) or more credits may qualify for this program.

PLUS Loans
Parents may borrow for each child who is enrolled at least halftime and is a dependent undergraduate student. A borrower must begin repaying a PLUS loan immediately.

Vocational Rehabilitation Scholarship
The State Board of Education through the Vocational Rehabilitation Division offers payment of tuition and other services to students who have substantial employment handicaps, provided the vocational objective selected by the student has been approved by a representative of the division. Applications for Vocational Rehabilitation from this area should be made to the Vocational Rehabilitation Office, Newkirk, Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant Program
The OTAG Program is operated by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. Tuition Grant awards for up to $1,000 a year are available to eligible Oklahoma students. All applicants are required to submit the FAFSA.

Bureau of Indian Affairs
The Bureau of Indian Affairs administers a scholarship grant program to those Indians whose tribal membership records are maintained. There are BIA area offices that administer a scholarship grant program to Indian students whose tribal membership is on record within those offices. Recipients must have a certificate of degree of Indian blood and have membership in a tribal group served by the BIA.

The grants are made primarily for educational purposes. Both financial need and scholastic ability are considered in determining eligibility. To apply for a college grant, one should contact the specific tribal higher education office.