MAAPP – Mississippi Aid Application
Overview
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. is the online system for applying for and managing state financial aid programs. While MAAPP is an application, it is also an account that you can use to manage your state aid.
MAAPP is separate from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)The federally approved application completed by the student that collects household and financial information necessary to calculate the Student Aid Index (SAI) for federal and some state financial aid programs. The completion of additional forms may also be required before eligibility is determined.. Completing the FAFSA does not apply to you for state financial aid. To be considered for any state financial aid program, you must complete the MAAPP.
There is one application used for all state aid programs; however, eligibility requirements and deadlines vary by program. You must submit a new MAAPP each academic yearFor state aid, the academic year refers to the Fall and Spring semesters. Summer is generally not covered by state aid unless specifically noted for a program. you are enrolled.
Submitting the MAAPP is only the first step. After applying, students must:
- Verify their MAAPP account
- Regularly check their account for updates
- Submit any required supporting documents
Staying engaged with your MAAPP account is essential to receiving and keeping state financial aid.
Do’s and Don’ts
- Do complete the MAAPP to be considered for state aid.
- Do you know that there is one application for all state aid programs? However, some grants have different deadline dates.
- Do complete the MAAPP application every year you’re in college by the grants’ published deadline date.
- Do use accurate personal information.
- Do double-check your Social Security number before submitting your application.
- Do check your email to verify your MAAPP account after you have submitted your application.
- Do submit the FAFSA if the grant requires it.
- Do check your MAAPP account regularly for updates, requests for additional information, or status changes.
- Do check your MAAPP account and email regularly for document requests.
- Do upload documents using the correct format: PDF, clear image file, JPG, or PNG.
- Do allow a 2-week processing time before resubmitting the same document.
- Don’t wait until the deadline date to submit the requested documents.
- Don’t submit multiple applications. If you’ve made an error, contact our office for assistance.
- Don’t submit documents unless our office has requested them.
- Don’t include your full Social Security number on submitted documents; use only the last four digits.
- Don’t submit a Federal Tax Return (1040) for residency documentation.