Discover your path to success with Orange Strides a TRIO Talent Search Program at OSU. This invaluable resource assists high school and middle school students navigating their postsecondary options. With monthly workshops and exciting annual events, we offer a wide range of services to support your journey, including academic and career counseling, college tours, tutoring, FAFSA assistance, ACT preparation tools, and more. Our summer curriculum is designed to enhance 21st-century employability skills and STEM education (all expenses covered by Talent Search). Let’s unlock your potential together!

Students enrolled in grades 6-12 at Agra, Billings, Blackwell, Carney, Cushing, Guthrie, Morrison, or Ripley public schools may apply to participate.
Student Information
Student First Name *
Student Last Name *
Cell Phone *
E-mail Address *
Address *
Address 2
City *
State *
Zip Code *
Date of Birth *
T-Shirt Size (Adult Size) *
Gender *
Ethnicity *
What careers are you interested in? *
Which workshops and activities would be most helpful to you? Mark as many as you like:
How to study effectively
Getting ready for college/tech school
Career exploration
College/tech campus visits
How to set and reach your personal goals
Financial aid/scholarship information
How to make smarter decisions
Test taking skills
How to feel better about me
Access to free tutoring
Getting ready for the ACT
Career field trips
Academic Information
Current Grade Level *
Current School *
Family Information
Who do you live with? *
If you live with mom only or dad only, please provide their contact information in the Parent/Guardian 1 lines. If you live with mom & dad, mom & step parent, or dad & step parent, please provide their contact information in Parent/Guardian 1 & 2 lines. If you live with someone other than a parent, please provide their information in the Parent/Guardian 1 &/or 2 lines.
Parent/Guardian 1
Name (First & Last) *
Relationship to Student *
Address *
Address 2
City *
State *
Zip Code *
Cell Phone *
Do you want to receive copies of texts sent to your student?
E-mail Address
Preferred Method of Contact *
Did you earn a bachelor's degree?
Parent/Guardian 2
Name (First & Last)
Relationship to Student
Address
Address 2
City
State
Zip Code
Cell Phone
Do you want to receive copies of texts sent to your student?
E-mail Address
Preferred Method of Contact
Did you earn a bachelor's degree?
Income Information
The following information is required by the U.S. Department of Education and will be kept confidential. Orange Strides is a federally funded TRIO Talent Search Program that requires verification of every participant's income. This information can be found on the following tax forms: Form 1040 (line 43), Form 1040A (line 27), Form 1040EZ (line 6). If you were not required to file taxes please indicate your total earnings (Gross Income) for the previous tax year.
Student receives free & reduced lunch at school. *
Student has submitted OK Promise application. *
How many people reside in your household? Include the tax filer, the tax filer's spouse (if married filing jointly), and any dependents. *
I filed taxes for 2023. *
My Taxable Income for 2023 was *
By Submitting this Application
I authorize Oklahoma State University Orange Strides TRIO Talent Search Program to access my child’s academic records from their middle or high school (including mid-semester reports, standardized test scores, GPA, and transcripts). This access may occur before and throughout my child’s participation, as needed to determine eligibility and provide program services.
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I agree to the terms included.
I understand that the information collected will be used solely to determine eligibility, comply with federal grant requirements, and support my child’s success in the program. Academic progress and participation will be reported to the U.S. Department of Education as required, with all information kept confidential under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
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I agree to the terms included.
I consent to staff sharing necessary information with other Oklahoma State University offices and programs to coordinate services and support my child’s educational success. Access is limited to those directly involved with the Talent Search Program.
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I agree to the terms included.
I certify that the information provided is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge, and I agree to provide documentation if requested.
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I agree to the terms included.
I understand that my child has rights under FERPA. As their parent or legal guardian, I have the right to review their educational records and request corrections on their behalf, in accordance with university policies.
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I grant permission for the program to use photographs, quotes, and statements, including my child’s name, in program-related materials.
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My electronic signature hereby certifies that all the above information is accurate as of today. I agree to actively participate in all Orange Strides workshops, events, and field trips to the best of my ability. If at any time I am not able to fulfil the requirements and/or expectations set by the Program Advisors, I understand that I may be asked to leave the program
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My electronic signature hereby certifies that all of the above information is correct and accurate as of today. I also authorize the release of my child's test scores, transcripts, financial aid award information, and any other information that may assist Orange Strides a TRIO Talent Search Program in determining the academic potential and needs for participation in the program.