Oklahoma’s Education Grant Program for Adult Degree Completion
What is Project Finish Line?
The Central Oklahoma Workforce Investment Board is providing educational grants to residents in four central Oklahoma counties who are within 15 hours of earning their college certificate, associate or bachelor’s degree.
Because this is a grant, money awarded by for Project Finish Line does not have to be repaid.
How do I know if I am eligible?
- At least 18 years of age.
- Eligible to work in the United States.
- Resident of Canadian, Cleveland, Logan or Oklahoma county.
- Within 15 hours of earning their college certificate, associate or bachelor’s degree..
What does the Project Finish Line grant cover?
- Tuition
- Fees
- Textbooks
I think I’m eligible! What next?
Although other degree plans are eligible for this grant, Reach Higher degree programs are a good option.
Interested in pursuing a degree through the Reach Higher program? Connect with a Reach Higher coordinator at the institution you’re interested in attending.
Community College/Technical Branch |
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Shalom Staats 918.647.1264 |
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Logan Knapper 918.463.6271 |
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Sandra Robertson 918.465.1751 |
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Amanda Baldridge 580.371.2371, x186 |
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Lori Kurtz 918.540.6229 |
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Genie Trammell 918.293.5210 |
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Dr. Lesia Strong 405.945.3294 |
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Katie Voegeli 405.422.6202 |
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Monique Bruner 405.733.7316 |
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Pam Koenig 405.382.9202 |
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Gornie Williams 918.595.8033 |
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Dr. Jason Morrison 580.477.7940 |
University |
Contact |
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Dr. Shirley Mixon 580.559.5279 |
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Dr. Tim McElroy 918.683.0040 |
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Dr. Bo Hannaford 580.327.8451 |
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Dr. Kathy Goddard 580.213.3109 |
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Ronna Hatley 918.343.6819 |
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Dr. Aaron Adair 580.745.2886 |
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Dr. Les Crall 580.774.3751 |
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Stephanie Kahne 405.974.2335 |
For more information or to apply for the grant, contact Carren Taylor at 405.713.2390 or Carren.taylor@Rescare.com.
For more information about the Reach Higher degree completion program, contact Sheila Smith at 405.225.9151 or shsmith@osrhe.edu.
Reach Higher – Oklahoma’s degree completion program – offers an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science in enterprise development (general studies or business administration) designed for working adults who have already earned at least 18 hours of college credit and want to finish an associate degree.
Other requirements are that a student have a minimum 2.0 GPA from previous college credits and have completed any required remedial courses.
The Reach Higher associate programs provide on-campus and online class options, personalized schedules and courses of study that meet career goals, and flexible enrollment periods year-round.
Reach Higher – Oklahoma’s degree completion program – offers a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership degree designed for working adults who have already earned at least 72 hours of college credit and want to finish a bachelor’s degree.
Other requirements are that a student be at least 21 years old, have a minimum 2.0 GPA from previous college credits and have completed general education requirements as defined by the university the student plans to attend.
The Reach Higher bachelor’s program provides on-campus and online class options, eight-week classes and five enrollment periods per year.