UCO Fall 2026 Applications Open; Scholarships Awarded Automatically to Eligible Students
Aug. 7, 2025
The University of Central Oklahoma is now accepting applications for admission for fall 2026. Incoming freshmen and transfer students will automatically be awarded academic scholarships, pending eligibility, with the submission of a completed online application and all admissions-related documents by Feb. 1, 2026.
Incoming freshmen can automatically receive up to $2,000 per year for four years, depending on their high school GPA and ACT or SAT score. Incoming transfer students with a 3.0 cumulative GPA and at least 24 credit hours will automatically receive $500 per semester for two years.
Applicants are also automatically submitted for consideration for other select UCO scholarships when they apply for admission by the term deadline. Incoming students may apply for admission after the deadline but will not be considered for scholarships.
“At UCO, we believe hard work should pay off—literally!” said Jancy Scott, senior director of recruitment and admissions at Central.
“If you’re interested in becoming a future Broncho and you apply before February, you’ll be automatically considered for scholarships with no extra forms or stress, making it easy to jump-start your college journey with UCO.”
Additionally, the 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) applications should be available beginning Oct. 1, 2025.
For more information on how to apply to Central, visit apply.uco.edu.
For more information about FAFSA, visit studentaid.gov.
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Cutline: The University of Central Oklahoma is now accepting applications for admission for fall 2026. Incoming students will automatically be awarded academic scholarships, pending eligibility, with the submission of a completed online application and all admissions-related documents by Feb. 1, 2026. Pictured, three UCO students sit on the stairs in the Liberal Arts building.
