Mississippi Pell Grant

• The Mississippi Pell Grant is used for attending college. You can use this grant at any college in Mississippi as long as they participate in the Federal Student Aid Program if your school has a 6-digit federal school code. You will be able to know if you are eligible for the Pell Grant by your EFC. If your EFC is lower than $6206, then you are eligible. We’ve listed all the Federal Student Aid school codes for Mississippi colleges at the bottom of the page.
• There are also many other sources of financial aid for Mississippi students.
  • The Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG) provides need-based grants to Mississippi residents attending in-state colleges and universities.
  • The Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) provides various scholarships and grants to Mississippi residents, including the Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG).
  • The Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant provides merit-based grants to Mississippi high school students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement.
  • The Mississippi Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) provides financial assistance to Mississippi residents with disabilities who are pursuing vocational education.
  • The Mississippi National Guard Educational Assistance Program offers financial assistance to members of the Mississippi National Guard.
  • The University of Mississippi Grants and Scholarship program offers various institutional scholarships and grants to students attending University of Mississippi.
  • The Mississippi State University Grants and Scholarship program offers various institutional scholarships and grants to students attending Mississippi State University.