Updated 6/26/2003
This page has been created in order to help keep you informed of the progress for Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program funding for the 2003-04 academic year.
May 2003
On May 30, 2003, the State Regents approved full
funding for the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program for the 2003-2004 academic year.
April 2003
Click to view a news release issued by the State Regents’ office on April
28, 2003.
Higher education officials met with a legislative funding committee on April 28, 2003 regarding higher education budget needs. Discussions are expected to continue over the next few weeks. Final decisions by the Legislature on the funding levels for higher education must be made prior to the Legislature’s adjournment on May 30.
February 2003
The Oklahoma Legislature convened its 2003 session
that runs through May 30. Initial discussions with legislative committees
of higher education funding needs began.
January 2003
Governor Brad Henry recommended full funding
of $5.6 million for the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program program in his budget recommendation following
the State of the State Address. It was the only funding increase recommended
for higher education other than additional tuition revenue. The recommended
amount would ensure full funding of the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program in 2003-04, including the impact
of average tuition increases of up to at least 8 percent (if average tuition
increases are higher than 8 percent, we will have a limited amount of carryover
funding that might be used to fill the gap).
December 2002
The State Regents adopted their legislative agenda
for the 2003 legislative session. The Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program was included in the highest priority
area with a total request of $5.5 million.
November 2002
The State Regents approved the strategic plan
and 2003-04 budget request required by the Office of State Finance that
included an additional $5.5 million requested for the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program based on an average
tuition increase of 7 percent.
2007-08 Oklahoma's Promise Funding Update
2006-07 Oklahoma's Promise Funding Update
2005-06 Oklahoma's Promise Funding Update
2004-05 Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program Funding Update