# MTAG – Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant

> $500 to $1,000 from Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid. Deadline Sep 15, 2027.

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/mtag-mississippi-tuition-assistance-grant
- Provider: Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid (State)
- Award: $500 to $1,000, renewable
- Deadline: Deadline Sep 15, 2027
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/ms
- Official page: https://www.msfinancialaid.org/programs/mtag-mississippi-tuition-assistance-grant/
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

The Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant offers financial support to state residents who are attending approved public and private non-profit two-year and four-year colleges and universities within Mississippi. Designed to expand educational opportunities, the program targets students pursuing their first certificate, associate degree, or bachelor degree who do not already receive the maximum level of federal need-based assistance. Recipients must maintain continuous full-time enrollment and meet specific academic benchmarks, including grade point average requirements and standardized test scores. Funding is distributed based on class standing, with distinct tiers for underclassmen and upperclassmen. Eligible participants can receive this assistance for a maximum of eight semesters or until they complete their degree, whichever comes first, provided they submit a renewal application each academic year.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: MS
- Education level: High school student, Undergraduate
- Year: 12th grade, College 1st year, College 2nd year, College 3rd year, College 4th year
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
- Citizenship: U.S. citizen, Eligible noncitizen
- College types: 2-year college, 4-year college, Technical or trade school, Public college, Private college
- Must be a legal resident of Mississippi for one year prior to application. Must score a minimum of 15 on the National ACT (for entering freshmen) or have completed at least 12 college credit hours (for current college students). Must be eligible for less than the maximum Federal Pell Grant. Must enroll full-time at an approved postsecondary institution in Mississippi.

## How to apply

Complete the online Mississippi Aid Application (MAAPP) and submit the required supporting residency documents, such as a FAFSA or Mississippi driver's license.

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