Ride with Gorilla Pride and Support Future Gorillas!
How do I qualify for a Gorilla License Plate?
An annual gift of $35+ (Kansas) or $30+ (Missouri) to Pittsburg State University qualifies you for a Gorilla License Plate. Your donation benefits the Alumni Legacy License Plate Scholarship or a designated area of your choice. To qualify in Oklahoma, a fee of $40 is required through the state. It's easier and quicker than ever to Ride with Gorilla Pride!
Do you want to support Pitt State through your business?
Add the Gorilla License Plate to your company vehicles! With a gift to Pitt State, your business can Ride with Gorilla Pride wherever your vehicles travel. ACI Concrete Placement, LLC, Crossland Construction Company, Inc., Netwatch, Inc., and JT Companies all proudly support the Gorilla License Plates. Thank you to all the businesses who choose to support this initiative!
Do athletic season tickets qualify as an annual donation for a plate?
Payment for athletic season tickets and the pledge associated with season tickets are NOT considered a charitable donation according to the IRS Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R.1) implemented on December 22, 2017. Therefore, this does not qualify for a Gorilla License Plate.
Kansas How To:
Plate fees:
- First time fees:
- $35+ donation to the PSU Alumni Legacy License Plate Scholarship or designated area
- $40 new plate fee (one-time fee)
- Personalization fees:
- $35+ donation to the PSU Alumni Legacy License Plate Scholarship or designated area
- $40 new plate fee (one-time fee)
- $45.50 personalization fee (one-time fee)
- Personalization is not required.
- Renewal fees:
- $35+ donation to the PSU Alumni Legacy License Plate Scholarship
*Other state fees may apply
Personalization:
You can now personalize your Kansas Gorilla License Plate! Personalization is limited to six characters (letters and numbers only). In order to apply for a personalized Kansas plate, you must visit your local tag office.
- Check personalized plate availability online.
- Complete this form to take to your tag office.
- Payment must be made with a check.
- If you have already renewed your tag for the year, please let us know, and we can reissue a gold form to avoid paying the $35 donation again.
- Call 620-235-4758 or email alumni@pittstate.edu
- Personalization is not required.
Missouri How To:
Plate fees:
- First time fees:
- $30 OR $60+ donation to the PSU Alumni Legacy License Plate Scholarship or designated area
- $60+ allows for two-year renewal
- $15 personalized plate fee (one-time)
- $30 OR $60+ donation to the PSU Alumni Legacy License Plate Scholarship or designated area
- Renewal fees:
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- $30 OR $60+ donation to the PSU Alumni Legacy License Plate Scholarship or designated area
- $60+ allows for two-year renewal
- $30 OR $60+ donation to the PSU Alumni Legacy License Plate Scholarship or designated area
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Personalization:
Missouri Gorilla License Plates must be personalized.
- Download the 1716 Form.
- Check "Collegiate" and write "Pittsburg State."
- Complete the form with up to six personalization choices.
Oklahoma How To:
To apply:
- Visit OkCARS
- Select New Specialty Plate
- Complete online application
To renew:
- Visit OkCARS
- Select Automobile Renewal
- Complete online renewal form
Plate fees:
- First time fees: $40
- $20 donation to the PSU Alumni Legacy License Plate Scholarship
- $20 state and mailing fees
- Renewal fees: $36.55
- $20 donation to the PSU Alumni Legacy License Plate Scholarship
- $16.55 state fees
*Tag renewal/state fees still apply
For questions, please contact the State of Oklahoma at 1-800-522-8165 or (405) 521-2468.
Alumni Legacy License Plate Scholarship
The Alumni Legacy License Plate Scholarship is provided by the annual royalty fees collected through the Gorilla License Plate Program. The requirements for this scholarship include: having a parent or grandparent as an alumna/alumnus of Pittsburg State University, and being a zero hour freshman with a 3.0 GPA or an incoming transfer student with a 3.0 GPA.
This scholarship is non-renewable. Incoming students may apply by completing the general scholarship application online by February 1st. Just check the box noting student has a parent or grandparent who graduated from Pitt State.
In the 2024-2025 school year, more than $100,000 was awarded to 171 students through the Alumni Legacy License Plate Scholarship. This year we recognized this special group during Family Weekend on the field of Carnie Smith Stadium. Students celebrated with their alumni parents and alumni grandparents – proudly showcasing their family's legacy in Gorilla Nation! Thank you to those who support this program and invest in Future Gorillas.
