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Scholarships & grantsProgramState program · MS

Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid

FAITH Scholarship

FAITH funds studies of young people with experience in foster care or certain homes for minors.

FROM INFORMATION TO ACTION

How to apply

Complete MAAPP and FAFSA; request ETV through CPS when appropriate and demonstrate history of care.

Application · official site

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Geographic coverage

Mississippi

  • MS

What it offers

Cost of attendance less other aid; private subject to the public average Possible holiday accommodation, if available

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

One-year state residency; less than 25 years old as of October 1, with military exception. CPS care from age 13 or residency/adoption from an authorized entity. Minimum six credits.

Income requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Academic requirements & grade level

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Residency requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

FAFSA requirements

FAFSA and ETV if applicable.

Citizenship restrictions, if applicable

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Documents requested

Documentation of care or adoption history

Renewal information

Minimum GPA 2.0; maximum five years, 72 community college credits or 144 at a four-year institution.

Contact information

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Sources & verification

Latest source review · Oct 8, 2026

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Verification status
Verified
Last verification
Oct 8, 2026
Added to this catalog
Oct 8, 2026
Last updated
Oct 8, 2026
Original resource ID
BTL-0242

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