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HELP – Higher Ed Legislative Plan – Mississippi Office of State Financial Aid HELP – Higher Ed Legislative Plan Most questions can be answered by checking your MAAPP account. Login from the home page. You may also send questions to sfa@mississippi.
edu , and our staff will respond as quickly as possible. For students who need immediate assistance completing the FAFSA or MAAPP, please visit www. get2college.
org or call 601. 321. 5533 to make a virtual appointment with a counselor.
HELP – Higher Education Legislative Plan for Needy Students Submit a new application to be considered for all state aid programs, including HELP, the Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG) and the Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant (MESG). We are proud to partner with Get2College to help students plan and pay for college. If you need free assistance with the state aid application or the FAFSA, make an appointment .
Created by the Mississippi Legislature, this program is designed to provide tuition assistance to qualified students whose financial need, as demonstrated by federal student aid eligibility, will not be met with gift aid from other sources. The program provides full tuition to qualified students for up to four years.
Application dates: October 1- March 31 Supporting Documents (including certified HELP Core Curriculum): April 30 Initial Eligibility Requirements for the Graduating High School Senior: Be a legal resident of the State of Mississippi for one year prior to application. Have a high school cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2. 5 on a 4.
0 scale. Score a minimum of 20 on the National ACT. Superscores are accepted.
Complete a specific high school curriculum. Learn about the HELP Curriculum below. Meet income limitations .
Demonstrate need by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and qualifying for a maximum or partial federal Pell Grant. Enroll full-time at an approved postsecondary institution in Mississippi in a program of study leading to a first certificate, first associate’s degree, or first bachelor’s degree.
Initial Eligibility Requirements for Students Currently Enrolled in College: Be a legal resident of the State of Mississippi for one year prior to application. Be within one year of high school graduation (current college freshman). Score a minimum of 20 on the National ACT before enrolling as a first-time college student.
Superscores are accepted. Graduate high school with a minimum 2. 5 cumulative GPA and have a minimum 2.
5 cumulative college GPA. Complete a specific high school curriculum. Learn about the HELP Curriculum below.
Meet income limitations . Demonstrate need by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and qualifying for a maximum or partial federal Pell Grant. Attend an approved postsecondary institution in Mississippi in a program of study leading to a first certificate, first associate’s, or first bachelor’s degree Enroll full-time and maintain full-time enrollment (complete with passing grades) each semester.
Full-time enrollment is 12 hours per semester. Tuition and required fees at a public institution Participants attending a private institution will receive an award amount equal to the average tuition and required fees of the public four-year institutions. Max 8 semesters or bachelor’s degree completion, whichever comes first.
(Note: No student may receive undergraduate grant aid through more than one state-supported undergraduate grant program in the same term of enrollment. If a student is eligible for aid through multiple grant programs, the student shall be awarded from the program that awards the larger sum. No student shall receive undergraduate grant aid from any program or any combination of programs for more than eight semesters.)
To Apply – New Applicants: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) . The FAFSA is required for all applicants and will serve as one of two required residency documents. Complete the online application .
The online application must be completed each and every academic year for which the applicant seeks aid. Submit required supporting documents. Residency Documents: New applicants and some renewal applicants with a break in enrollment will be required to submit two forms of residency documentation.
Mississippi driver’s license (preferred form) – can be submitted electronically during the online application Alternate residency documents – will be accepted in lieu of the driver’s license: State Tax Return (NOT Federal) for the current tax filing year. Dependent students would provide a signed copy of the first two pages of the parent’s return. Independent students would provide a signed copy of the student’s return.
Am I dependent or independent ? MS Road and Bridge Privilege Tax Registration Receipt Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Household Verification Worksheet (complete online as part of the application or complete the e-form available in your student account) The high school counselor must certify completion of the HELP Curriculum. Learn more about the HELP Curriculum below.
How to Submit Supporting Documents To Apply – Renewal Applicants: Renewal Applicants are applicants who have previously received an award through the program. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) . Complete the online application .
The online application must be completed each and every academic year for which the applicant seeks aid. Complete the Household Verification Worksheet (complete online as part of the application or complete the e-form available in your student account).
How to Submit Supporting Documents REQUIRED IHL CPC – The HELP Curriculum is eighteen (18) units of high school coursework that mirrors the REQUIRED IHL College Preparatory Curriculum (CPC). Approved CPC Course Listings Frequently Asked Questions: Do all courses in the HELP Curriculum need to be completed by the April 30 document deadline?
No. Students must be enrolled and must complete the HELP curriculum before the end of the spring semester. The curriculum may not be completed through courses taken in summer school following the student’s senior year. Why must I reapply for HELP every year?
Current legislation requires students to complete a renewal application each year. At a minimum, a student must file the following renewal document no later than the close of business on the deadline date: online application . What if I have to withdraw from school during a semester?
A student must maintain continuous full-time enrollment during the fall and spring during each successive academic year, unless granted an exception for cause. Examples of exception for cause can be found here: Submit an Appeal .
If a recipient fails to maintain continuous full-time enrollment, unless granted an exception for cause, that student is ineligible to receive funds during the next semester of full-time enrollment of a regular academic year. Summer semester enrollment is not considered part of the regular academic year. What if I drop below full-time enrollment during a semester?
A student must maintain full-time enrollment. If a student drops below full-time status during a semester of the academic year, that student is ineligible to receive funds during the next semester of full-time enrollment of a regular academic year. Is my grade point average (GPA) checked at the end of each semester or at the end of the academic year?
Besides my GPA, what else is checked? Continuing eligibility for HELP will be evaluated at the end of each semester of the regular academic year. Cumulative grades (2.
5 required) and continuous full-time enrollment will be evaluated. I have lost eligibility for HELP. How can I regain eligibility?
If a student loses HELP eligibility due to less than full-time enrollment status, that student must attend, without the benefit of HELP funds, one full-time semester during a regular academic year, before regaining eligibility unless an exception for cause has been granted. If a student loses HELP eligibility due to having less than a 2.
5 GPA, that student will regain eligibility when the cumulative GPA is improved to the required minimum. I graduated from high school three years ago and just learned about HELP. Am I eligible to apply?
No. HELP applicants must apply and qualify for HELP within one year of high school graduation. Is HELP available to me for summer school? No. HELP is available during the regular academic year only.
My HELP award was canceled because my institution reported that I was not enrolled full-time. Can the HELP award be reinstated? Yes.
Your HELP award can be reinstated but you must get your institution to submit an electronic enrollment verification report verifying that you are full-time by the applicable deadline for the term of enrollment. The deadline for Fall term is October 15 and for Spring term is March 15. Please contact our office prior to these deadlines if there are any unusual circumstances that you feel should be considered.
My HELP award for the Spring term was canceled because the institution reported that my Fall semester cumulative GPA was below the required 2. 5. Due to grade changes, my cumulative GPA is now 2.
5 or better. What must I do to have my award reinstated? Your institution must submit an official grade verification report demonstrating that you earned the minimum required GPA.
The grade verification must be received by March 15. Please contact our office prior to this deadline if there are any unusual circumstances that you feel should be considered. How do I submit supporting documents to the Office of Student Financial Aid?
How to Submit Supporting Documents 1-800-327-2980 (toll-free in MS) or 601-432-6997 Your Email Address * Required Subject of Request * Required Your Subject (required): Application or Technical Problems Repayment of Forgivable Loan Service Deferment/Cancellation Nissan Scholarship (NISS) SREB Regional Contract Program (SREB) All Other Programs (for students with last name A-G) All Other Programs (for students with last name H-N) All Other Programs (for students with last name O-Z)
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Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice. The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html. Please review the official application notice for pre-application and application requirements, application submission information, performance measures, priorities and program contact information. Purpose of Program: The purpose of this program is to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small business in meeting Federal research or research and development (R/R&D) needs, increase the commercial application of the U.S. Department of Education (Department) supported research results, and improve the return on investment from federally funded research for economic and social benefits to the Nation. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.133S-1. If you choose to submit your application electronically, you must use the Governmentwide Grants.gov Apply site at http://www.Grants.gov. Through this site, you will be able to download a copy of the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit your application. You may not e-mail an electronic copy of a grant application to us. You may access the electronic grant application for the SBIR Program at: http://www.Grants.gov. You must search for the downloadable application package for this competition by the CFDA number. Do not include the CFDA number's alpha suffix in your search (e.g. , search for 84.133, not 84.133S). The telephone number for the Grants.gov Helpdesk is 1-800-518-4726 or e-mail: support@grants.gov. Funding Opportunity Number: ED-GRANTS-090908-001. Assistance Listing: 84.133. Funding Instrument: G. Category: ED. Award Amount: Up to $75K per award.
The National Leadership Grants for Libraries Program (NLG-L) supports projects that address critical needs of the library and archives fields and have the potential to advance practice and strengthen library and archival services for the American public. Successful proposals will generate results such as new models, tools, research findings, services, practices, and/or alliances that can be widely used, adapted, scaled, or replicated to extend and leverage the benefits of federal investment. Applications to IMLS should both advance knowledge and understanding and ensure that the federal investment made generates benefits to society. Specifically, the goals for this program are to generate projects of far-reaching impact that: • Build the workforce and institutional capacity for managing the national information infrastructure and serving the information and education needs of the public. • Build the capacity of libraries and archives to lead and contribute to efforts that improve community well-being and strengthen civic engagement. • Improve the ability of libraries and archives to provide broad access to and use of information and collections with emphasis on collaboration to avoid duplication and maximize reach. • Strengthen the ability of libraries to provide services to affected communities in the event of an emergency or disaster. • Strengthen the ability of libraries, archives, and museums to work collaboratively for the benefit of the communities they serve. Throughout its work, IMLS places importance on diversity, equity, and inclusion. This may be reflected in an IMLS-funded project in a wide range of ways, including efforts to serve individuals of diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; individuals with disabilities; individuals with limited functional literacy or information skills; individuals having difficulty using a library or museum; and underserved urban and rural communities, including children from families with incomes below the poverty line. Application Process: The application process for the NLG-L program has two phases; applicants must begin by applying for Phase I. For Phase I, all applicants must submit Preliminary Proposals by the September 20th deadline listed for this Notice of Funding Opportunity. For Phase II, only selected applicants will be invited to submit Full Proposals, and only those Invited Full Proposals will be considered for funding. Invited Full Proposals will be due March 20, 2024. Funding Opportunity Number: NLG-LIBRARIES-FY24. Assistance Listing: 45.312. Funding Instrument: G. Category: AR,HU. Award Amount: $50K – $1M per award.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program (ED/IES) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences (IES). This program provides funding for small businesses to conduct research and development of innovative education technology products. It emphasizes rigorous research and the potential for commercialization to bring products to schools. Projects can leverage AI functionalities, interactive learning, and assistive technologies for students and educators. The program has an annual allocation of $10 million for new ed-tech products.