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Scholarships & grantsProgramState program · MS

Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid

Higher Education Legislative Plan (HELP)

HELP covers tuition and mandatory fees at public universities; In private, the four-year public average applies.

FROM INFORMATION TO ACTION

How to apply

Complete annual MAAPP and FAFSA; Submit two proofs of residence, household form and school certification.

Application · official site

Applications are handled by the provider. Confirm the current cycle and exact requirements on its website.

Geographic coverage

Mississippi

  • MS

What it offers

Mandatory tuition and fees, up to eight semesters

Award amount or benefit

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Who it is for

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Published eligibility requirements

Mississippi residency for one year, 2.5 GPA, ACT 20, and full-time undergraduate study. Apply within one year of graduating high school; Partial or full Pell eligibility.

Income requirements

Linked table: Average parental adjusted gross income up to $42,500, plus $5,000 per additional dependent under age 21, excluding applicant. Confirm validity of the 2025–2026 table.

Academic requirements & grade level

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Residency requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

FAFSA requirements

annual FAFSA; meet Pell criteria.

Citizenship restrictions, if applicable

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Documents requested

Two proofs of residence Household Verification Worksheet GPA/ACT Certification

Renewal information

Continuous full-time enrollment and 2.5 GPA.

Contact information

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Sources & verification

Latest source review · Oct 8, 2026

Annual dates preserved without assigning a year that the source does not publish.

Still to confirm
  • The linked income table identifies 2025–2026 in the name; Its applicability to the requested cycle remains to be confirmed.
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Last verification
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Added to this catalog
Oct 8, 2026
Last updated
Oct 8, 2026
Original resource ID
BTL-0239

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