Cowboy Covenant Program

PDF Version of Program Description and Requirements

By using a combination of federal, state, OSU, and private scholarships, OSU’s Cowboy Covenant program will ensure you don’t have to borrow to pay for tuition, most mandatory fees, or required textbooks.  The award is renewable for up to four years or 120 semester hours attempted (whichever occurs first), of undergraduate study as long as you remain eligible to receive Oklahoma’s Promise (OHLAP).

Cowboy Covenant was created to fill gaps in funding if Oklahoma’s Promise (OHLAP) and other grants or scholarships are not sufficient to provide for tuition, most mandatory fees, and required textbooks during fall and spring semesters at OSU.  The amount of additional scholarship funds provided through Cowboy Covenant may vary each year depending on changes in costs to attend OSU and other federal, state, OSU or private grants and scholarships you receive.

Eligibility Requirements

• Be fully admitted to OSU*;
• Be an Oklahoma's Promise (OHLAP) recipient;
• File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year;
• Enroll as a full-time undergraduate each semester (fall/spring);
• Have eligible mandatory fees and book expenses not paid by other grant or scholarship programs.
  * Students admitted under the Alternative Admit provision are not considered to be fully admitted for purposes of Oklahoma’s Promise (OHLAP) or for Cowboy Covenant during their first semester at OSU.

Award Examples

To help you see how Cowboy Covenant would benefit you, we have two different examples of costs and funding; actual costs and award amounts will vary.  The student in Example 1 has a $690 gap between the amount of scholarships and grants for the year; this gap will be covered by the Cowboy Covenant scholarship.

The student in Example 2 has the same costs as our first student, but different awards.  This student has no gap between the charges for tuition, eligible mandatory fees and required books, and the amount of scholarships and grants for the year; expenses included in Cowboy Covenant eligibility are covered by Oklahoma’s Promise and Pell Grant.  This student will not receive a Cowboy Covenant award for the current year.

Example 1 (based on 28 credit hours total for fall/spring semesters):

Example 2 (based on 28 credit hours total for fall/spring semesters):

What Fees are Included in Cowboy Covenant Eligibility?

Cowboy Covenant will cover the fees listed below; these fees are charged to every undergraduate student, regardless of grade level, academic major, or individual class schedule.  This information is based on current fees approved for 2009-2010, and is subject to change. 

What Fees are NOT Included in Cowboy Covenant Eligibility?

The Academic Excellence Fee is charged at varying amounts; $19.75 is included when determining eligibility for Cowboy Covenant.  Fees designated as “College-Based Fees” are not covered by Cowboy Covenant; the weighted average of College-Based Fees is $21.39 per credit hour.  The Student Union Renovation Fee ($4.35/credit hour) is also not included when determining eligibility for Cowboy Covenant. A student who enrolls in 14 hours each in the fall and spring semesters will have approximately $888 in fees that are not covered by Cowboy Covenant for the academic year.  These figures are based on current 2009-2010 costs and are subject to change.

Where Can I Find Out More About OSU's Fees & Get an Estimate of Fees?

The OSU Office of the Bursar has a full description of all OSU fees as well as an online tuition and fee estimator.  We encourage you to use this valuable tool, available at the OSU Bursar's website at www.bursar.okstate.edu.

What Other Expenses Should I Plan for?

In addition to tuition, fees, and book costs, you should plan for room and board expenses and miscellaneous personal expenses for the year. 

For additional information about OSU's Cowboy Covenant Program, contact:

Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
119 Student Union
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater OK 74078
Telephone: 405-744-6604
Email: finaid@okstate.edu

To arrange a campus tour, contact:

Office of Undergraduate Admissions
219 Student Union
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater OK 74078
Telephone: 405-744-5358 or 918-594-8430
Email: admissions@okstate.edu