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TULSA, OKLA. – The University of Oklahoma Polytechnic Institute (OUPI) has announced that the Crimson Commitment program will be available to transferring Tulsa Community College (TCC) students who are eligible for Oklahoma’s Promise and attending OU Polytechnic Institute (OUPI) in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As part of OU’s Crimson Commitment program, eligible TCC students will not have to pay tuition and, combining outside and OU resources, up to $9,085 in student fees each academic year for two years at OUPI. Tuition and fees will vary based on major.
"We are thrilled about the expansion of the Crimson Commitment program to include eligible Tulsa Community College students transferring to OU Polytechnic Institute. This initiative eases the financial burden for transfer students and opens doors to opportunities in growing tech sectors,” said TCC CEO and President Dr. Leigh Goodson. “Our partnership with OUPI demonstrates the joint commitment to providing an accessible and affordable education for our students.”
“TCC has been a key partner as we have developed the Cybersecurity degree completion program,” said Dr. Teri Reed, OUPI Director. “We look forward to welcoming TCC graduates to OUPI and our faculty are ready to teach students using our cutting-edge curriculum – developed with industry partners.”
“OU is proud to partner with TCC on this initiative as we together work to provide new academic and career opportunities for eligible OU Polytechnic Institute students,” said Jeff Blahnik, vice president of the Division of Enrollment Management. “Helping to fill the financial gap to cover educational costs for Oklahoma’s Promise students will ensure that students who want to pursue an OUPI degree will have the ability to make this future a reality.”
Crimson Commitment is offered through a combination of federal, state, and institutional aid sources, and is OU’s partner with Oklahoma’s Promise. While Oklahoma’s Promise will pay for students’ tuition, Crimson Commitment was created to help students cover their fees.
To qualify for Crimson Commitment for the 2024-2025 academic year, incoming eligible OUPI transfer students must:
· Qualify fully for Oklahoma’s Promise
· Transfer from Tulsa Community College to OUPI
· Apply to the University of Oklahoma Polytechnic Institute in Tulsa, Oklahoma
· Be admitted to OU as a full-time transfer student to OUPI
· Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application by April 1, 2024*
· Enroll as a full-time OU student each semester
*The University of Oklahoma is moving the FAFSA submission deadline from March 1 to April 1 for the 2024-2025 school year for Crimson Commitment eligible students because of the delayed FAFSA simplification release.
No separate application is needed for Crimson Commitment if Oklahoma’s Promise eligible TCC transfer students apply for and receive Oklahoma’s Promise and apply to OUPI.
“The OUPI/TCC partnership has allowed OU-Tulsa to lead the way in true Polytechnic education in Oklahoma,” said Susan Bynum, OU-Tulsa Vice President. “OUPI graduates will be ready to support our region’s growing and dynamic tech-focused economy and TCC is helping us to make this possible.”
In addition to Crimson Commitment, OUPI also has a transfer pathway with Tulsa Community College for their cybersecurity degree. Students who complete an associate in science degree in computer information systems from TCC will be able to transfer and receive a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity from OUPI in Tulsa.
As part of the Crimson Commitment program and transfer pathway with TCC, OU will continue to support transfer students by providing them with scholarship and financial aid information through the Student Financial Center; assist with advising services; and provide access to help students with the application process.
Applications are now open for OUPI and in-person classes will begin this August in cybersecurity. For more information, visit OU’s Crimson Commitment page and Tulsa’s Polytechnic Institute page.
About OU Polytechnic Institute
The University of Oklahoma Polytechnic Institute (OUPI) at OU-Tulsa is focused on high-demand, advanced and applied technology-based education. OUPI prepares graduates to transform industries in Oklahoma by offering innovative programs that meet growing demands in areas such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, software development and integration and digital manufacturing. OUPI at OU-Tulsa will create a pipeline of extremely skilled graduates with experience in high-demand fields, leading to high-paying jobs that will retain talent in the state and attract new students.
About the University of Oklahoma
Founded in 1890, the University of Oklahoma is a public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma. As the state’s flagship university, OU serves the educational, cultural, economic and health care needs of the state, region and nation. OU was named the state’s highest-ranking university in U.S. News & World Report’s most recent Best Colleges list. For more information about the university, visit ou.edu.
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