Higher Education Legislative Plan (HELP)

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens, Mississippi residents and have a minimum college GPA of 2.5 and have graduated from high school within the past two years. Applicants must be attending an eligible Mississippi institution, must have a minimum ACT score of 20 and must document an average gross income of $39,500 or less over the prior two years, and must have the results of a processed Student Aid Report (SAR). Students who file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will receive a SAR report.

How to Apply

Apply directly through Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid's official application . Review the eligibility requirements above first, and give yourself time before the March 31, 2027 deadline.

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