Reach Higher
Scholarships for Adults
Complete your college journey with funding support available for Oklahoma’s adult learners!

Unlock Your Potential Today!
Are you an adult who started college but never finished? You're not alone, and it's never too late to complete your journey. Apply now for a Finish Line Scholarship to get the boost you need to finish your degree.
Why Reach Higher?
Adult-Friendly, In-Demand Degrees
Our FlexFinish degree programs in organizational leadership and enterprise development are tailored to fit your busy life. These programs are transferable between Reach Higher institutions, giving you the flexibility you need. Our DirectComplete degree programs are designed to help you meet critical occupation needs within Oklahoma, ensuring that your education is aligned with job market demands.
One-Stop Enrollment Events
Reach Higher RECONNECT events are adult-friendly and designed to help you discover the financial, enrollment, academic, and support resources you need, all in one place.
Personalized Guidance
Reach Higher coordinators, our trained student success advisers, are here to help you navigate higher education and find resources that can help you succeed.
Community Support
We connect you with assistance resources both at your institution and within your community to ensure you have all the support you need.
How to Qualify

Enroll in a minimum of three (3) credit hours per semester.
Maintain a minimum GPA as required by your program.
Be an Oklahoma resident and seeking an associate or bachelor’s degree.
FAFSA completion is recommended, but not required (Note: This is not solely a "need-based" scholarship).
Award Amount
Scholarship amounts may vary based on available funds. Contact the Reach Higher Coordinator at your preferred institution for more details.
Adult-Friendly Degree Options
Our degree completion specialists are ready to help you find the best options available to complete your degree. The institutions and programs listed below are participants in the Finish Line Scholarship program.
Degree Program
- Associate in Applied Science in Business
- Associate in Applied Science in Engineering
- Bachelor of Arts in Accounting
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
- Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership
Contact
Dr. Krystle Brue
kbrue@cameron.edu
Degree Program
- Associate in Arts in Enterprise Development
- Associate in Arts in General Studies
- Associate in Science in Enterprise Development
Contact
Rachel Johnson
rajohnson@carlalbert.edu
Degree Program
- Associate of Arts in Native American Studies
- Associate in Applied Science in Gaming
- Associate in Applied Science in Police Science
- Associate in Science in Tribal Services
Contact
Samantha Lackey
slackey@cmn.edu
(918) 549-2833
Degree Program
- Associate in Science in Agriculture
- Associate in Science in Business Administration
- Associate in Science in Computer Science
- Associate in Science in Mathematics, Physical Science, and Engineering
- Associate in Science in Physical Education
- Associate in Science in Pre-Nursing
- Associate in Arts in Sociology
- Associate in Arts in Political Science / Pre-Law
- Associate in Arts in Pre-Education
- Associate in Arts in Psychology
- Associate in Arts in General Studies
- Associate in Science in Biological Science
- Associate in Applied Science in Nursing
- Associate in Arts in Child Development
- Associate in Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Associate in Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant
- Associate in Arts in Enterprise Development
- Associate in Science in Enterprise Development
Contact
Valerie Hays
Director of Recruitment
valerad@connorsstate.edu
918-463-6271
Degree Program
- Associate in Arts in Elementary Education
- Associate in Arts in Enterprise Development
- Associate in Science in Business Administration
- Associate in Science in Agriculture
- Associate in Applied Science in Nursing
- Associate in Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy
- Associate in Arts in Pre-Elementary
- Associate in Science in Pre-Professional - Life Science
- Associate in Science in Health, Physical Education & Recreation
- Associate in Science in Criminal Justice Pre-Law
- Associate in Science in Criminal Justice COPS
- Associate in Arts in Psychology/Sociology
- Associate in Science in Business Administration
- Associate in Science in Computer Information Systems
Contact
Jordan Rymer
Reach Higher Navigator
jrymer2@eosc.edu
918-465-1810
Degree Program
- Associate in Science in Electronics
- Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration (Accounting option)
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
- Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration
- Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership
Contact
Tristan N. Jones, M.Ed.
Coordinator for Recruitment
and Admissions for
Langston Oklahoma City
Langston University
405-530-7512
tristna@langston.edu
Degree Program
- Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Ethics
- Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration and Ethics
- Bachelor of Science in Communication, Media, and Ethics
- Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration and Ethics
- Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
- Bachelor of Science in Data Analytics
- Bachelor of Science in Digital Marketing
- Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood
- Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
- Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management and Ethics
- Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with Education emphasis
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
- Bachelor of Science in Management and Ethics
- Associate of Science in Network Management & Security
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology
- Paraprofessionals/Emergency Certified Teachers Certificate
- Bachelor of Science in Biology
- Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education
Contact
Bobbie Spurgeon-Harris
bobbie.harris@macu.edu
(405) 692-3199
Degree Program
- Associate in Arts in Enterprise Development
- Associate in Science in Enterprise Development
Contact
Cali M. Grimmett, MBA, MHRM
Murray State College
Director of the Office of the Registrar/ Reach Higher Coordinator
cgrimmett@mscok.edu
Phone 580-387-7232
Fax 580-387-7239
Degree Program
- Associate in Applied Science Computer Science
- Associate in Applied Science Medical Lab Technician
- Associate in Applied Science Nursing
- Associate in Applied Science Physical Therapist Assistant
- Associate in Arts Criminal Justice
- Associate in Arts Psychology & Sociology
- Associate in Science Business Administration
- Associate in Science in Elementary Education
- Associate in Science in Pre-Engineering
- Associate in Science Pre Veterinarian
Contact
Bobbie Pennington
Director, NEO Success Center
bpennington@neo.edu
(918) 540-6971
Degree Program
- Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership
Contact
Michelle Farris
Reach Higher Coordinator
farrismd@nsuok.edu
(918) 444-5034
Degree Program
- Associate in Arts in Enterprise Development
- Associate in Applied Science in Business Management
- Associate in Applied Science in Nursing (Registered Nurse)
- Associate in Applied Science in Process Technology
- Associate in Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy
- Associate in Arts in Criminal Justice
- Associate in Arts in Social Sciences (Behavioral Science option)
- Associate in Science in Agricultural Sciences
- Associate in Science in Biological Sciences
- Associate in Science in Biological Sciences (Pre-Medicine option)
- Associate in Science in Business Administration
- Associate in Science in Computer Science
- Associate in Science in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
- Associate in Science in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (Personal Training option)
- Associate in Science in Math and Physical Science (Pre-Engineering option)
Contact
Kathleen Swain
kathleen.swain@noc.edu
Degree Program
- Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
Contact
NWOSU / Alva
Garret Lahr
Reach Higher Coordinator
galahr@nwosu.edu
(580) 327-8510
NWOSU / Enid, Ponca City, Woodward
Jerry Gustafson, Reach Higher Coordinator
jjgustafson@nwosu.edu
(580) 213-3184
Degree Program
- Associate of Science – General with Business, Education, or Pre-nursing Emphasis
- Bachelor of Science in Business, Leadership, and Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies
- Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with Education emphasis
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Contact
Mallorie Tecmire
mallory.tecmire@oc.edu
(405) 425-5802
Degree Program
- Associate in Science in Allied Health (Science with Biology Concentration, Pre-Baccalaureate Allied Health emphasis)
- Associate in Applied Science in Anesthesia Technology
- Associate in Applied Science in Automotive Technology (Internship Program)
- Associate in Applied Science in Automotive Technology (General Motors Automotive Service Educational Program)
- Associate in Applied Science in Business (Business Management option)
- Associate in Applied Science in Business (Finance option)
- Associate in Applied Science in Business (General)
- Associate in Science in Business
- Associate in Applied Science in Computer Science (Computer Programming)
- Associate in Applied Science in Computer Science (Computer Systems Support)
- Associate in Applied Science in Computer Science (Cyber/Information Security)
- Certificate of Mastery in Computer Science (Computer Networking Support)
- Associate in Applied Science in Computer Science (Web Design and Development)
- Associate in Science in Computer Science (Computer Science option transferring to UCO and colleges with similar patterns)
- Associate in Science in Computer Science (Management Information Systems)
- Associate in Science in Computer Science (Software Development transferring to OU)
- Associate in Applied Science in Computer-Aided Technology (Computer-Aided Design)
- Associate in Applied Science in Computer-Aided Technology (Geographic Information System)
- Associate in Applied Science in Digital Media Design (Graphic Design option)
- Associate in Applied Science in Emergency Medical Sciences
- Associate in Science in Engineering
- Associate in Applied Science in Medical Assistant
- Associate in Applied Science in Nursing (Traditional Nursing Pathway)
- Associate in Applied Science in Nursing Program (Baccalaureate to Associate Degree Nurse Accelerated Pathway)
- Associate in Applied Science in Nursing Program (Nursing Career Ladder Pathway)
- Associate in Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant (Flex Track)
- Associate in Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant (Traditional Track)
- Associate in Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant
- Associate in Science in Pre-Baccalaureate Nursing (Science with Biology Concentration Program)
- Associate in Science in Pre-Dentistry (Science with Chemistry Concentration Program)
- Associate in Science in Pre-Education
- Associate in Science in Pre-Medicine (Science with Chemistry Concentration Program)
- Associate in Science in Pre-Pharmacy (Science with Chemistry Concentration Program)
- Associate in Applied Science in Respiratory Care Therapist
- Associate in Applied Science in Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Program
- Associate in Applied Science in Surgical Technology
Contact
Rhonda Uffen
ruffen@occc.edu
Degree Program
- Associate in Science in Enterprise Development
- Associate in Science Allied Health Sciences
- Associate in Science Business
- Associate in Applied Science in Applied Technology
- Associate in Applied Science in Nursing
- Bachelor of Technology in Applied Technical Leadership
- Associate in Science in Information Technologies
- Associate in Applied Science in 3D Modeling and Animation
- Associate in Applied Science in Graphic Design Technology
- Associate in Applied Science in Information Technologies
- Bachelor of Technology Information Technologies
- Bachelor of Technology (Cyber Incident Response option)
- Bachelor of Technology (Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics option)
- Bachelor of Technology (Network Infrastructure option)
- Bachelor of Technology (Software Development option)
- Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degrees
- Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology
- Civil Engineering/Surveying Technologies
- Construction Technology
- Construction Management Option
- Electrical Construction Technologies
- Engineering Design Drafting Technologies
- Engineering Technologies
- Electrical/Electronics Technologies Option
- Instrumentation Technology Option
- Environmental Health and Safety Technology
- High Voltage Line Technician
- Bachelor of Technology (BT) Degrees
- Instrumentation Engineering Technology
- Associate in Applied Science in CAT Dealer Prep
- Associate in Applied Science in Ford ASSET
- Associate in Applied Science in General Motors ASEP
- Associate in Applied Science in Komatsu ACT
- Associate in Applied Science in MOPAR CAP
- Associate in Applied Science in NAEDA Agricultural Equipment Technician
- Associate in Applied Science in Pro-Tech
- Associate in Applied Science in Toyota T-TEN
- Associate in Applied Science in Truck Technician
Contact
Jake Murphy
murphja@okstate.edu
Degree Program
- Associate in Science in Enterprise Development
Contact
Jacqui Richardson, M.M.
Director of Academic Advising
900 N Portland Avenue | Oklahoma City, OK 73107
P: [405] 945-8680 | F: [405] 945-9120
jacqui.smith@okstate.edu
okc.advisement@okstate.edu
Degree Program
- Bachelor of Professional Studies in Health Care Administration
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting
- Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Administration & Operations
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Finance
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Management Information Systems
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Management Information Systems (Information Assurance option)
- Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences & Disorders
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science in General Business
- Bachelor of Science in Human Development & Family Science: Child & Family Services
- Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering & Management
- Bachelor of Science in Management
- Bachelor of Science in Marketing
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership
- Bachelor of Science in Public Health
- Bachelor of Science in Public Safety
Contact
Kelsey Pitts
kelsey.pitts@okstate.edu
Degree Program
- Associate in Arts in Business Administration
- Associate in Applied Sciences in Child Development
- Associate in Applied Sciences in Nursing RN
- Associate in Science in Agriculture
- Pre-Professional Science
- Associate in Arts in Pre-Education
- Associate in Arts in Psychology
- Associate in Arts in Criminal Justice
- Associate in Applied Sciences in Criminal Justice
- Associate in Applied Sciences in Business Administration Technology
- Certificate in Child Development
- Associate in Arts in Liberal Studies
- Associate in Science in Athletic/Personal Trainer
- Associate in Arts in Child Development/Family Studies
- Certificate in Artificial Insemination in Livestock
- Certificate in School Age Children
- Certificate in Enterprise Development
- Certificate in Athletic Trainer
- Certificate in Personal Trainer
- Certificate in Human/Social Services Assistant
- Certificate in Criminal Justice Corrections
- Certificate in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement
- Associate in Applied Sciences in Agriculture Technology and Sustainability
- Certificate in Sustainable Food Systems Technology
- Associate in Arts in Enterprise Development
- Associate in Science in Enterprise Development
- Associate in Applied Sciences in Applied Technology
Contact
Macey Scotten
Coordinator of Strategic Partnerships
Redlands Community College
https://www.redlandscc.edu/
macey.scotten@redlandscc.edu
Office:
1300 South Country Club Road
El Reno, OK 73036-5304
Degree Program
- Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership
- Associate in Applied Science in Applied Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Bachelor of Science in Business Information Technology (Computer Network Administration option)
- Bachelor of Science in Business Information Technology (Software Development and Multimedia option)
- Bachelor of Science in Justice Administration (Collegiate Officer program, Cyber Investigation, Law/Justice option)
- Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Bachelor of Science RN to BSN
- Bachelor of Technology in Applied Technology
Contact
Dana Best
Reach Higher Coordinator
dbest@rsu.edu
918-343-7663
Approved Degree Programs
- Associate in Applied Science in Aviation Management
- Associate in Applied Science in Business Administration
- Associate of Science in Business
- Associate in Applied Science in Cyber Security
- Associate in Applied Science in Dental Hygiene
- Associate in Arts or Associate in Science in Enterprise Development
- Associate in Applied Science in Nursing Science
- Associate in Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technology
Contact
Terrance Grayson
tgrayson@rose.edu
Degree Program
- Associate in Applied Science in Applied Technology
- Associate in Applied Science in Engineering Technology
- Associate in Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technology
- Associate in Applied Science in Nursing
- Associate in Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant
- Associate in Arts in Child Development
- Associate in Arts in Enterprise Development
- Associate in Science in Business
- Associate in Science in Computer Science
- Associate in Science in Criminal Justice
- Associate in Science in Elementary Education
- Associate in Science in Enterprise Development
- Associate in Science in Pre-Engineering
- Associate in Science in Secondary Education
- Certificate in Child Development
Contact
Laura Votaw
Coordinator, Online Degree Office
405.382.9597
l.votaw@sscok.edu
Degree Program
- Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Organization and Strategic
- Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design & Visual Media
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
- Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
- Bachelor in Business Administration in Finance
- Bachelor of Science in Early Intervention & Childhood Development
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
- Bachelor of Science in Aviation
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety & Health
- Bachelor of Sciences in Biochemical Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Bachelor of Arts in English
- Bachelor of Business Administration in General Business
Contact
Raegin Holman
Assistant Director, Financial Aid
rholman@se.edu
580-745-2187
Degree Program
- Associate in Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant
- Associate in Science in General Business – Sayre
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics
- Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management
- Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership
- Certificate in Agricultural Business
Contact
Todd Wiggen
todd.wiggen@swosu.edu
Degree Program
- Associate in Applied Science in Accounting (Software Application Specialist option)
- Associate in Applied Science in Accounting (Specialist option)
- Associate in Applied Science in Business Management
- Associate in Applied Science in Cybersecurity
- Associate in Applied Science in Digital Media
- Associate in Applied Science in Engineering Technology (Drafting)
- Associate in Applied Science in Engineering Technology (Geographic Information System Certificates)
- Associate in Applied Science in Engineering Technology (Manufacturing)
- Associate in Applied Science in Information Technology
- Associate in Applied Science in Information Technology (Networking and Cloud Computing option)
- Associate in Applied Science in Information Technology (Programming option)
- Associate in Applied Science in Information Technology (Systems Support Technician option)
- Associate in Applied Science in Information Technology (Web Development option)
- Associate in Applied Science in Information Technology (Website Management option)
- Associate in Applied Science in Nursing
- Associate in Applied Science in Respiratory Care
- Associate in Arts in Criminal Justice
- Associate in Arts in Enterprise Development
- Associate in Science in Computer Information Systems
- Associate in Science in Engineering
- Associate in Science in Enterprise Development
- Associate in Science in Pre-Professional Health Sciences: Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Optometry
Certificates
- Certificate in Accounting (Accounting Assistant option)
- Certificate in Accounting (Accounting Software Application Specialist option)
- Certificate in Accounting (Accounting Specialist option)
- Certificate in Accounting (Income Tax Specialist option)
- Certificate in Accounting (Payroll Administration Specialist option)
- Certificate in Aerospace Drafting
- Certificate in AutoCad Professional
- Certificate in Digital Media
- Certificate in Engineering Technology (Drafting and Design)
- Certificate in Information Technology (Business Application Specialist option)
- Certificate in Information Technology (Networking and Cloud Computing option)
- Certificate in Information Technology (Programming option)
- Certificate in Information Technology (System Support Technician option)
- Certificate in Information Technology (Web Development option)
Contact
Nathan Harris III, MS
Admission Counselor
Admissions & Prospective Student Services
Tulsa Community College
918.595.8450 Office
918.417.1047 Text
Nathan.Harris1@tulsacc.edu
Degree Program
- Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership
Contact
Benjamin Jimenez
Reach Higher Coordinator
bjimenez5@uco.edu
(405) 974-5801
Degree Program
- Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Studies
- Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies - Healthcare Management
- Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies - Organizational Leadership
- Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies - Criminal Justice Leadership
- Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies - Business Administration
- Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies - Construction Management
- Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies - Learning & Education Studies
- Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies - Aerospace & Defense Management
Contact
Holly Anderson
Director of Operations and Industry Pathways
OU Online | The University of Oklahoma
holly@ou.edu
(405) 325-9310
Degree Program
- Associate in Applied Science in Child Development
- Associate in Applied Science in Nursing
- Associate in Arts in Enterprise Development
- Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts
- Associate in Science in Business
- Associate in Science in Enterprise Development
Contact
Rachel Beckner
rachel.beckner@newmoodle.wosc.edu

Ready to Take the Next Step?
Apply for a Finish Line Scholarship
It's simple and straightforward.
For assistance, contact your preferred Reach Higher institution (see contacts listed above).
(Optional) Complete the FAFSA.
While not required, this will help us maximize every form of financial support available to help you.
Contact your chosen institution’s Reach Higher coordinator.
Notice of Award
Our Reach Higher institutional representatives will review applications and notify scholarship recipients. Note that a scholarship award may impact other financial aid opportunities. Consult your institutional financial aid office for more information.