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 who are first-generation college students (parents didn’t receive a bachelor’s degree) or whose income does not exceed established U.S. Dept. of Education guidelines 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 *
Gender *
Ethnicity *
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 *
Photo Release
I give permission for my childe to be photographed while attending program sponsored activities including workshops and field trips for the use in program newsletters, websites, and social media. *
Signatures
Student Signature *
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I agree to the terms included.
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
Parent Signature *
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I agree to the terms included.
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.