Mississippi students apply for state aid like MTAG through one form, the Mississippi Aid Application, and the window runs most of the year. See MTAG basics here with the Mississippi scholarships in our catalog, then use Next Scholar to find more awards and keep every application on schedule.
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Mississippi state aid from the Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid
The Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid runs the state programs below. Each line comes from the agency’s own page, checked October 24, 2026. Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid
Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG)
Up to $500 per academic year for freshmen and sophomores, and up to $1,000 per academic year for juniors and seniors.
Be a legal Mississippi resident for one year before applying and be eligible for less than the maximum federal Pell Grant (from the FAFSA).
Application dates: October 1 – September 15, on the Mississippi Aid Application (MAAPP), every academic year.
Scholarship · Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid (IHL) · Full tuition and required fees at a Mississippi public institution for up to four years /…
Deadline on file: MAAPP October 1–March 31. Official page lists supporting documents (including FAFSA) due April 30; year not printed. Check the official page.
Scholarship · Mississippi Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials · Dollar amount is not printed on the 2026 MAHRO Education Scholarship PDF (soft nit).…
Deadline on file: All applications must be received no later than May 1, 2026
Scholarship · Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning / Office of Student Financial Aid · Supports eligible Mississippi high school students in dual enrollment/dual credit…
Scholarship · Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid (IHL) · Annual award covers tuition (including required fees) and average cost of campus housing…
Deadline on file: MAAPP October 1–September 15 (msfinancialaid.org LAW Important Dates; checked 2026-09-07)
Scholarship · Rotary Club of Jackson Mentor Scholarship Program · A maximum $16,000 total grant, payable at up to $4,000 per year for four years, sent to…
What state aid does Mississippi offer for college?
The Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid runs Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG). Up to $500 per academic year for freshmen and sophomores, and up to $1,000 per academic year for juniors and seniors. Be a legal Mississippi resident for one year before applying and be eligible for less than the maximum federal Pell Grant (from the FAFSA). Application dates: October 1 – September 15, on the Mississippi Aid Application (MAAPP), every academic year.
Where do I confirm the rules for Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG)?
On the official Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid page: https://www.msfinancialaid.org/programs/mtag-mississippi-tuition-assistance-grant/. Rules and dates change each year, so read that page before you apply.
Public pages show catalog facts only — name, sponsor, listed amount, deadline on file, and the official URL. No student names, essays, or packets.