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Make sure you know your interest rates when you're taking out loans this year!

Taking out federal student loans between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027? Check out the interest rates for each loan type below.

Find more details at StudentAid.gov/interest

Happy Monday! As the summer winds down, we want to reintroduce you to OCAP, and remind you of all the amazing services we offer!

UCanGo2.org: College access and financial aid awareness. Let us teach you all about financial aid and college prep - we specialize in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and we love coming out and visiting Oklahoma schools.

OKCollegestart.org: College planning and application portal. Let OKCS be your go to for all ICAP related questions. They also have a great scholarship database, and are ready to help wherever they can!

OK Money Matters: Personal finance education. Whether you're a high school student, a college student, or out on your own, OKMM has great financial literacy resources to make sure you're making the most of your money.

Ready Set Repay: Student loan management. We don't want you to feel alone dealing with student loans. RSR has some great resources to help educate you and help you plan.

College App Week: Support for high school seniors completing college applications. For schools who want, take a week and dedicate it to helping your seniors fill out their college applications! This is such a fun way to help get them on the road to success!

https://ocap.org/

Not sure if earning a degree is worth it? A national study shows college grads have 2x the yearly income, 3x the retirement savings, and 4x the net worth of non-college educated Americans. Start your higher ed journey today!

Entrance Counseling is an important part of taking on a loan for your higher education. Make sure you understand everything you need to know about your loan before signing up for it.

Entrance Counseling: completed! 🚲💨

One more pedal stroke toward the finish line of college success. Ready to shift gears and keep rolling!

Complete yours today at StudentAid.gov/entrance-counseling

Ahmad R Crews Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: 8/1/2026
https://www.ahmadrcrews.com/scholarship-application/

Michael Moody Fitness Scholarship
Award: $1,500
Deadline: 8/1/2026
https://www.michaelmoodyfitness.com/scholarship-application-chicago

Mrs Prindables Future Educator Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: 8/1/2026
https://www.mrsprindables.com/news/education-scholarship/

Transformer Association Scholarship Program
Award: $2,500
Deadline: 8/1/2026
https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/transformer-association-scholarship-program

Confident Writers Scholarship
Award: $700
Deadline: 8/9/2026
https://www.confidentwriters.com/scholarship-essay-contest/

Universities Space Research Association (USRA) Distinguished Undergraduate Award
Award: $5,000
Deadline: 8/12/2026
https://www.usra.edu/educational-activities-and-opportunities/usra-distinguished-undergraduate-awards

https://www.okcollegestart.org/Financial_Aid_Planning/Scholarships/Scholarship_Links.aspx

Counselors! We're so excited that school is about to start again! We're so excited to come out and see your students and families!

If you're ready for us, send us a request and let's get a workshop scheduled! We can do FAFSA, Financial Aid, or College Readiness. Let's have a great '26-'27 school year!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/UCG2Workshop

Summer's drawing to a close, schools will be opening soon, and if you're a high school senior, or the parent of a high school senior, you'll be hearing a lot about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). There are a lot of benefits for filling it out, but keep in mind it's also a graduation requirement for Oklahoma students. For more information, check out our publication, linked below, and don't be afraid to reach out with any questions!

https://content.xap.com/media/54012/fafsa_requirement_for_hs_graduation_flyer.pdf

Apply for scholarships every semester—new options are added all the time, and eligibility criteria change. Don't miss out!

Cardrates.com Financial Futures Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: 7/31/2026
https://www.cardrates.com/scholarship/

CareerFitter.com Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: 7/31/2026
https://www.careerfitter.com/scholarship

Eskew Law Scholarship for Children of Convicted Felons
Award: $1,500
Deadline: 7/31/2026
https://www.eskewlaw.com/scholarship/

Flavor of the Month Scholarship
Award: $1,500
Deadline: 7/31/2026
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/flavor-of-the-month-scholarship

Geraldine Polly Bednash Scholarship
Award: $2,000
Deadline: 7/31/2026
https://nursing.duke.edu/scholarship-offering/geraldine-polly-bednash-scholarship

Spirit of Giving Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: 7/31/2026
https://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarships/37406/spirit-of-giving-scholarship

https://www.okcollegestart.org/Financial_Aid_Planning/Scholarships/Scholarship_Links.aspx