How to Submit Documents

Guidelines

1. Only submit documents that have a status of Still Needed.  Do not submit documents if they have not been requested on your dashboard.
2. Do not mail original documents. Keep the original and mail us a copy, since documents cannot be returned to the applicant.
3. Federal tax returns (Form 1040) will not be accepted.  State tax returns should be signed when self-prepared. Please only submit the pages titled “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. Individual Tax Return”; do not include worksheet and schedule documents.
4. Write the applicant’s full name and ONLY the last four digits of the applicant’s Social Security Number on every document (Example: Mary Jane Smith, -1234). Do NOT write the full Social Security Number.
5. The document deadline is the date by which the document must be RECEIVED, not the postmark date.
6. After submitting documents, allow up to two weeks for processing before resending the document.
7. Check the applicant’s online account in the MAAPP dashboard to determine if documents have been received.