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Loans & forgivenessProgramState program · MS

Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid

Winter-Reed Teacher Loan Repayment

Winter–Reed repays part of student loans for teachers and public school librarians.

FROM INFORMATION TO ACTION

How to apply

Complete annual MAAPP, attach license and teaching contract; prove employment at the end of the year.

Application · official site

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Geographic coverage

Mississippi

  • MS

What it offers

Up to three annual payments to the loan servicer Higher amounts for districts with shortages

Award amount or benefit

Non-shortage districts: $1,500/$2,500/$3,500 in years 1–3; with shortage: $4,000/$5,000/$6,000.

Who it is for

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Published eligibility requirements

Five-year standard/alternative teaching license, bachelor's degree, and full-time public employment. Eligible own loans, no defaults; excludes Perkins and certain prior state obligations.

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

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Citizenship restrictions, if applicable

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Documents requested

Teaching license Current teaching contract Employment Verification

Renewal information

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

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-0248

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