Scholarship and Financial Aid Information.

> Sources of Financial Aid

The information below lists the primary sources of financial aid. Each of these broad headings is made up of numerous programs. To assist you in your search for financial aid, included are the various contacts and suggestions about what to ask for when you call.

• Federal
• Institutional
• State
• Local Sources

 

Type of Financial Aid >> Federal

• Grants
• Loans
• Scholarships
• Work-study

Contact(s)

• High School Guidance Counselor
• College Financial Aid Officer
• Federal Student Aid Information Center – (1-800-433-3243)

What do I ask for?

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Deadline

• June 30 each year
  (Ex: For academic year 2002-2003 the application deadline is June 30, 2002.)

 

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Type of Financial Aid >> Institutional

Contact(s)

• College Financial Aid Office
• College Admissions Office

What do I ask for?

• School Catalog (for full listing of scholarships)
• Scholarship Application

Deadline

• Set by each college

 

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Type of Financial Aid >> State

Contact(s)

Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid 1-800-327-2980 in Mississippi or
601/432-6997 in Jackson
Website: www.ihl.state.ms.us (click on financial aid)
 

• High School Seniors
• Current undergraduate college students
• Graduate students
• Students in Professional programs of study (medicine, dentistry, etc.)
• Current classroom teachers

What do I ask for?

• Specific program application, available after January 15

Deadline

• Set each year, but no later than March 31.

 

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Type of Financial Aid >> Local Sources

Contact(s)

• Employer of student or parent
• Civic organizations
• Clubs to which a student belongs

What do I ask for?

• Scholarship information and application

Deadline

• Established by company, organization, or club

 

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