Merit Based Aid
Is financial aid distributed on the basis of high academic achievement or outstanding talent, regardless of the student’s or family’s financial needThe demonstrated need (must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid for demonstrated need to be determined) of the applicant for financial assistance to meet the actual costs of attending the eligible institution […]
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.
Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant (MESG)
MESG is a merit-based state grant for high-achieving Mississippi students who meet specific academic requirements, including a minimum ACT scoreA test required or accepted at all public and many private universities in Mississippi. Scores are used in college admissions, awarding scholarships, and class placement, including honors programs. The eligibility criteria for certain state-funded undergraduateA college student who has not yet earned a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent. programs […]
Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters 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 or wounds or become permanently and totally disabled as a result of injuries or wounds which occurred in the performance of the official and appointed duties of his or her […]
Mississippi Resident
An applicant who meets the state’s legal residency requirements. Applicants must be a Mississippi residentAn applicant who meets the state’s legal residency requirements. Applicants must be a Mississippi residentAn applicant who meets the state’s legal residency requirements. Applicants must be a Mississippi resident to qualify for most state financial aid programs. Residency requirements differ for dependent students (based on their parents’ residency) and independent students. to qualify for most state financial aid programs. Residency requirements differ for dependent students (based on their parents’ residency) and independent students. to qualify for most […]
Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG)
MTAG is designed to provide financial assistance to Mississippi residents attending an approved Mississippi college or university who are not eligible for a full Pell Grant.
Need-Based Aid
Financial aid is awarded based on demonstrated financial needThe demonstrated need (must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid for demonstrated need to be determined) of the applicant for financial assistance to meet the actual costs of attending the eligible institution of choice as determined from financial information on the applicant and, if required, […]
Nissan Scholarship (NISS)
Nissan North America, Inc. provides scholarship funds for applicants who will attend a Mississippi public two-year or four-year college.
Postsecondary
This term means “after high school”. PostsecondaryThis term means “after high school”. Postsecondary education can be obtained through study at a college, university, community college, technical college, or trade school, on or off campus. education can be obtained through study at a college, university, community college, technical college, or trade school, on or off campus.
Prorating
When your state aid award is reduced from the full award amount. This can happen for several reasons, including when there are more eligible students than available funding or when your total financial aid exceeds your cost of attendance.