Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid

The Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid, an office of the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning, administers information and resources for state financial aid in Mississippi. Its programs help students pursue postsecondary education at colleges, universities, community colleges, technical colleges, and trade schools. Students and parents can learn about eligibility, residency, enrollment requirements, applications, document submission, award timelines, appeals, and maintaining or regaining eligibility through the Mississippi Aid Application (MAAPP).

The office provides details on undergraduate grants and scholarships, including HELP, MESG, MTAG, FAITH, LAW, NISS, and UPSKILL, as well as graduate forgivable loans for eligible fields such as dyslexia therapy, speech-language pathology, and optometry. It also shares information about loan repayment programs, including initiatives for teachers and nurses, and links to federal repayment resources. High schools and colleges can access MAAPP tools, guidance, reporting resources, and student information procedures. Additional services include application support, FAQs, policies, reports, and instructional videos. The office assists users online and by phone, and provides contact information for its Jackson location.