FROM INFORMATION TO ACTION
How to apply
Complete annual MAAPP, attach license and teaching contract; prove employment at the end of the year.
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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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- Workbook primary source
- Mississippi Office of State Financial Aid — official program
- Application source
- 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
Verification documents the evidence reviewed at that time. A working link alone does not establish availability, and verification is never a guarantee of eligibility.
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