At a glance
Free if eligible- What it covers
- Pays remaining tuition and required fees after other grant aid, plus a $500 annual stipend prorated by term/enrollment. This state programme is distinct from federal Workforce Pell.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid ↗
- Income / financial rules
- FAFSA and MAAPP are required. The reviewed UPSKILL page does not establish a universal household-income cutoff; remaining tuition/fees are calculated after other grant aid.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid ↗
- Who to check first
- Be a U.S. citizen/lawful permanent resident, Mississippi legal resident for two years before applying, age at least 24, with high-school diploma/GED/equivalent.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid ↗
- Application timing
- MAAPP deadline September 15; supporting documents including FAFSA due October 15. Confirm the actual award year and current intake: the page describes the initial 2026–27 pilot, not a verified next-cycle opening. No ISO year is inferred.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Mississippi Office of Student 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 and FAFSA annually and complete requested documents by the programme deadlines; FAFSA can serve as one of two required residency documents.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid ↗
- 2Confirm participating college/programme, start term and pilot-year availability with its aid office. The page describes 2026–27 initial participation as provisional, so obtain a specific campus/award determination.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid ↗
- 3Use the current eligible-programme list. If your programme later leaves the list, continued support can remain possible if you stay continuously enrolled and keep satisfactory progress.As of Oct 16, 2026 · Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid ↗
What to watch for
Common questions
What is the main benefit?
Pays remaining tuition and required fees after other grant aid, plus a $500 annual stipend prorated by term/enrollment. This state programme is distinct from federal Workforce Pell.
Is there an income limit?
FAFSA and MAAPP are required. The reviewed UPSKILL page does not establish a universal household-income cutoff; remaining tuition/fees are calculated after other grant aid.
When should I apply?
MAAPP deadline September 15; supporting documents including FAFSA due October 15. Confirm the actual award year and current intake: the page describes the initial 2026–27 pilot, not a verified next-cycle opening. No ISO year is inferred.
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