Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid

State Grants

• Mississippi Higher Education Legislative Plan (HELP) provides tuition assistance to qualified students whose financial need, as demonstrated by federal student aid eligibility.
• Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG) provides financial assistance to Mississippi residents attending state-approved public and private not-for-profit two-year and four-year eligible colleges and universities.
• Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant
• Mississippi Law Enforcement Offices & Fireman Scholarship (LAW) offers financial assistance to dependent children and spouses of any Mississippi law enforcement officer, full-time firefighter, or volunteer firefighter who has suffered fatal injuries, wounds, or became permanently disabled as a result of injuries that occurred in the performance of the official and appointed duties of their office.
• Nissan Scholarship (NISS)

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Institutional Scholarships

Colleges provide institutional grants and scholarships to help make up the difference between college costs and what a family can be expected to contribute through income, savings, loans, and student earnings. Awards may be based on academic merit, artistic or athletic talent, financial need, or other factors. You can learn more about the types of institutional grants and scholarships awarded by checking each college's financial aid website.

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Private Scholarships

Private scholarships provide funding for students who meet the requirements specified by the donor organization. Local organizations or businesses may offer scholarships to students who plan to study at a regional college or plan to pursue a degree in a particular field of study.

Check with your High School Guidance Counselor office for details about local and regional scholarships.

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Contact:

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3825 Ridgewood Road,

Jackson, MS 39211-6453

1-800-327-2980 (toll-free in MS) or 601-432-6997