At a glance
Free if eligible- What it covers
- Tuition assistance at approved Mississippi institutions, subject to funds, other aid and attendance-cost limits. Private-school awards use the rule’s public-institution benchmark for the applicable institution type rather than promising the full private bill.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid ↗As of Oct 16, 2026 · Mississippi Office of State Financial Aid ↗
- Income / financial rules
- The linked May 2026 rules use family AGI up to $42,500 for one dependent child under 21, plus $5,000 per additional dependent child under 21, unless the Legislature specifies otherwise. Family composition depends on dependency status; Pell/SAI need conditions also apply. Ask the office about your household rather than using a flat cap.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Mississippi Office of State Financial Aid ↗
- Who to check first
- Meet Mississippi legal-residency, U.S. citizen/eligible-noncitizen and applicable Selective Service conditions. The rule also requires no criminal record other than misdemeanor traffic violations and no unresolved aid default/repayment.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Mississippi Office of State Financial Aid ↗
- Application timing
- Annual MAAPP application deadline March 31, with FAFSA and initial supporting documents due April 30 before the aid year. The rules also name October 15 for additionally requested conflict-resolution documents; that does not extend the initial application deadline. No ISO year is inferred.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Mississippi Office of State Financial Aid ↗
Check your eligibility
Some items describe alternative routes rather than requirements for everyone. Use the route that applies to you as a preparation checklist; the program makes the eligibility decision.
How to apply
- 1Submit MAAPP by the annual March 31 application deadline and FAFSA plus supporting documents by April 30. FAFSA alone is not the state application; submit both for the correct aid year.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Mississippi Office of State Financial Aid ↗
- 2Complete the Household Verification Worksheet, two residency documents and school-certified GPA/test records. Use MAAPP’s requested-document list; obtain specific clarification on the conflicting graduation/certificate guidance before relying on eligibility.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid ↗As of Oct 16, 2026 · Mississippi Office of State Financial Aid ↗
- 3Renew MAAPP and FAFSA annually and respond to requested records. Ask the college to correct grade/enrollment certification promptly if an award is canceled in error.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid ↗
What to watch for
Common questions
What is the main benefit?
Tuition assistance at approved Mississippi institutions, subject to funds, other aid and attendance-cost limits. Private-school awards use the rule’s public-institution benchmark for the applicable institution type rather than promising the full private bill.
Is there an income limit?
The linked May 2026 rules use family AGI up to $42,500 for one dependent child under 21, plus $5,000 per additional dependent child under 21, unless the Legislature specifies otherwise. Family composition depends on dependency status; Pell/SAI need conditions also apply. Ask the office about your household rather than using a flat cap.
When should I apply?
Annual MAAPP application deadline March 31, with FAFSA and initial supporting documents due April 30 before the aid year. The rules also name October 15 for additionally requested conflict-resolution documents; that does not extend the initial application deadline. No ISO year is inferred.
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