Information and Updates Regarding Network Security Incident

September 10, 2026

The offices of the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning have experienced a network security incident. Services at the Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid have been impacted by this incident. No impact to any individual higher educational institution has been reported. External cybersecurity professionals have been engaged to determine what, if any, confidential or sensitive data may have been accessed or compromised. At this time, the investigation is in its earliest stage.

Applications for student financial aid can still be submitted securely through the Mississippi Aid Application (MAAPP)MAAPP is the required online application for state financial aid from the Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid. The MAAPP must be submitted by the program’s published deadline. portal on the Office of Student Financial Aid website. The September 15 deadline for MTAG, MESG, and UPSKILL applications remains effective. However, we are currently unable to process applications or payments, or answer questions related to specific student accounts. Applications and changes submitted through the MAAPP portal may not be immediately reflected in student accounts. Institutions cannot access the Secure Document Share Portal to upload enrollment verification reports.

Our priority is to return our systems to full functionality as quickly as possible. Updates for financial aid offices and students will be provided as available.