Sources of Financial Aid

Federal Work Study Program (FWS) – Part-time jobs are available on campus for students demonstrating financial need and must earn part of their educational expenses.  The amount of a student’s FWS award depends upon available funds and the student’s financial need.

Federal Community Service Work Study Program (FCSWS) – This program is a component of FWS and is designed to encourage students to participate in community service activities.

Job Location and Development (JLD) – The college maintains a program to assist students in finding part-time jobs in the local community.  JLD is primarily intended to assist students who are unable to obtain the FWS jobs.  Students will be paid by the businesses hiring them.
 
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) – This grant is a Federally- sponsored program providing gift aid for those students with exceptional financial need (students with the lowest EFC’s).  Awards may range from $100 to $4,000 a year.

Federal Pell Grant – This grant is a Federal student aid program designed to provide a foundation of gift aid to students who demonstrate financial need.  Generally, Pell Grants are awarded only to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor’s or graduate degree.  Awards may range from $400 to $4,050 per year (subject to change).
 
Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP) – This grant is available to Mississippi residents only.  Recipients must show a financial need, be enrolled full-time in an eligible program, and make satisfactory academic progress.  LEAP awards are based on availability of funds as determined by the Financial Aid Administrator.  Awards may range from $200 to $1,500 a year. 

The Mississippi Resident Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG) – This grant offers financial assistance to Mississippi residents attending State approved public and nonprofit two-year or four-year colleges and universities.  Entering freshmen must have a 2.5 high school grade point average and a 15 ACT score as well as meet other eligibility requirements as listed on the MTAG application.  To request an application, call the Institutions of Higher Learning (1-800-327-2980).

The Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant (MESG) – This grant offers up to $2,500 to Mississippi residents who are first-time freshmen attending State approved public and nonprofit two-year or four-year colleges and universities.  Students must have a 3.5 high school grade point average and a 29 ACT score as well as meet other eligibility requirements as listed on the MESG application.  To request an application, call the Institutions of Higher Learning (1-800-327-2980).