8th - 11th Grade Parent Post High School Resources

Hey Parents!

Post high school education seems like it's a LONG way off, but it will be here before you know it! Below you'll find information that will be important for your student to continue their education beyond high school.

If you have questions, please send them to collegeage@firstchurchba.org

Oklahoma 529 Savings Plan & Oklahoma's Promise

Do you have an Oklahoma 529 College Savings Plan?

Give the give that lasts a lifetime! An OK 529 Plan is a flexible and tax-advantaged way to save for college! Read more about it and get started here!

Do you qualify for Oklahoma's Promise?

Oklahoma's Promise offers qualified Oklahoma students an opportunity to earn a scholarship for college tuition.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be an Oklahoma resident.
• Must enroll while in the 8th, 9th, 10th, or 11th grade. 
• Must be a student whose parents' federal adjusted gross income does not exceed:
• $60,000 with 1 or 2 dependent children OR
• $70,000 with 3 or 4 dependent children OR
• $80,000 with 5 or more dependent children.

If you qualify NOW, enroll NOW! Oklahoma's Promise Website

Are you looking for Scholarship Opportunities?

Rubincam Youth Writing Competition

Deadline: December 15

For: High school students in grades 9–12 (Value: $500)

Submission requirements and application instructions can be found here!

For: Middle school students in grades 6–8 (Value: $250)

Submission requirements and application instructions can be found here!

Has your student taken the ACT or SAT?

The ACT has traditionally been a more common requirement in colleges throughout the Midwest and the South. For students who do better applying what they already know (“book smart” learners), the ACT could be the better option.

Cost: $69 (no writing), $94 (with writing). Fee Waivers are available!

National ACT Test Dates (Registration Deadlines)

December 14, 2024 (Late Registration by November 22)

February 8, 2025 (January 3)

April 5, 2025 (February 28)

June 14, 2025 (May 9)

July 12, 2025 (June 6)

Visit the ACT website for more information and to register! 

The SAT has traditionally been a more common requirement in colleges on the East and West coasts. The SAT could lead to a higher score over the ACT for students who do better with general reasoning and problem solving. 

Cost: $68 per test. Fee Waivers are available! 

National SAT Test Dates (Registration Deadlines):

December 7, 2024 (November 22)

March 8, 2025 (February 21)

May 3, 2025 (April 18)

June 7, 2025 (May 22)

Visit the College Board website for more information!

Are you ready explore colleges and universities?

ECU (East Central University) Campus Tours

KU (University of Kansas) Campus Tours

Missouri Southern State University Campus Tours

NSU (Northeastern State University) Campus Tours

OU (University of Oklahoma) Campus Tours

OSU (Oklahoma State University) Campus Tours

Oklahoma State University - Institute of Technology

OSU-IT offers three types of degrees, including: Associate in Applied Science, Associate in Science, and Bachelor of Technology. OSU IT Campus Tours

Oklahoma Wesleyan University (OKWU) Campus Tours

Pitt State (Pittsburg, Kansas) Campus Tours

Rose State College (RSC) Campus Tours

TCC (Tulsa Community College) Campus Tours

TU (University of Tulsa) Campus Tours

UCO (University of Central Oklahoma) Campus Tours

Are you looking for parenting resources?

Christian Mental Health

A safe, supportive and encouraging community for faith-based mental health.

COPES: Innovative Community Resource

If you're in crisis and need immediate help, adults and children can call COPES at 918.744.4800. COPES is free, confidential and available 24/7 to anyone in Tulsa County.

Defend Young Minds

Practical tools to keep kids safe online.

Headspace

Mental health service. Love your mind.

Providing mental health resources and tools for everyday life.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

We can all help prevent suicide. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.