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Mississippi College Grants

For individuals in Mississippi, attending college often depends on grants, loans, and scholarships. Through the state government, national lobbies, and other local generosities, many students in Mississippi are eligible to receive money through grants for college, funding that will never have to be repaid. What can you do to be eligible for one or more grants if you are going to attend college in Mississippi? Here are some places to start.

For grants and scholarships to eligible state public, private, or professional colleges and universities, you would look to the Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning. Mississippi Tuition Grants are offered to those seeking their first full-time two- or four-year degree at a state school, assuming that they are not eligible for a Pell Grant, have significant financial needs, and maintain a GPA of at least 2.5.

The HELP (Higher Education Legislative Plan) program assists families in extreme need with their college funding. Mississippi residents who maintain a GPA of at least 2.5 with a household income of $36,000 or less and students with multiple siblings may qualify. The Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant is another merit-based program, awarding students who have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and top scores on college entrance exams and choose to enroll in a full time undergraduate program at a state school can receive up to $2500 per year.

Nissan Motors, an enormous employer in Mississippi with a large plant, sponsors yet another scholarship for resident students of state schools who maintain a 2.5 GPA and demonstrate community service. Financial need unmet by other funding must also be proven.

List of Mississippi College Grants

Paying for school is not easy, but we are here to help. OEDb's student finance section will help you find the money you need to pay your tuition and other college expenses. We cover scholarships, college grants, and student loans. Scholarships and grants are both forms of "free money", meaning they don't need to be paid back. Scholarships are typically awarded by businesses or individuals, with the money being earmarked specifically for tuition. They can be awarded based on a student's location or by religious affiliation, such as Catholicism or Islam. Grants are typically awarded by governments or non-profit organizations and the money often can be applied to several different expenses a student may incur, not solely tuition. They can be awarded based on location or ethnicity, for instance African American or Hispanic. Loans are not considered "free money", because unlike scholarships and grants, they do need to be paid back after graduation. Common federal loans include Perkins and Stafford. Loans are also available by location.