When there are more students eligible for MTAG awards than there is money to cover a full award for all, the money shall be distributed proportionately.

A period of time (typically nine (9) months) schools use to measure a quantity of study.  For example, a school’s academic year may consist of a fall and spring semester during which a full-time under [..]

A test required or accepted at all public and many private universities in Mississippi. The ACT Assessment includes four sections – English, Math, Reading, and Science Reasoning. Scores are used in co [..]

Students pursuing an academic program of study leading to a certificate or an associate of applied science degree and who satisfactorily complete the GED must score a minimum of 15 on the National ACT [..]

A student may appeal to the State Financial Aid Office, in writing, a determination of ineligibility for cause.  The only “for cause” which may be appealed is due to less than full-time enrollment for [..]

In order to qualify each year, the student must complete the on-line web application and submit to the state financial aid office all supporting documentation (if requested) by the designated deadline [..]

The MTAG is subject to pro-ration in the event there are more eligible applicants than we have funding.  The awards for the HELP, MESG or the discipline specific programs are not pro-rated; however, t [..]

An award letter from a school or MOSFA states the type and amount of financial aid each is willing to provide if you accept admission and enroll to take classes at that school.  See Eligible Instituti [..]

A break in enrollment would include any semester or trimester during which the student was awarded state aid and did not attend a Mississippi institution of higher learning.

At a minimum, the student must complete the on-line application and file the required documents, necessary to determine eligibility with the Board, no later than the close of business on the deadline [..]