FAITH—Fostering Access & Inspiring True Hope—provides state aid to current and former Mississippi foster youth. The program may cover up to the full cost of attendance at an approved in-state institution; the award is the remaining amount calculated after other aid, not a fixed cash payment or guaranteed sum. It supports undergraduate study leading to a certificate or degree and may coordinate with services for young people transitioning out of foster care.
Official requirements include Mississippi legal residency for one year before applying, being under 25 on October 1 of the aid year, completing FAFSA and the Mississippi Aid Application (MAAPP), and enrolling for at least six hours at an approved school. Foster-system connection may be shown through Department of Child Protection Services custody since age 13, placement at one of the approved residential homes, or adoption from that custody. The state application does not replace documents required by the college.
FAITH has no separate individual deadline listed; the state office says MAAPP is open October 1 through September 15 each year. For 2026–27, confirm the correct aid-year application is open before filing. The office also recommends applying for the Educational and Training Voucher (ETV) through CPS if eligible, because it is a separate program. Contact the campus financial-aid office before enrolling to verify the remaining balance, covered costs, and continuity rules if you transfer.
Before accepting aid, verify in writing who may apply, what costs it covers, whether it renews, and how it interacts with FAFSA and other scholarships. Confirm dates in the official portal and ask the college for your remaining net cost.
Read the program profile and FAFSA guide; ask for an individual review before committing.
FAITH Scholarship: requisitos y calendario — Mississippi Office of State Financial Aid.
Reglamento oficial de FAITH — Mississippi Office of State Financial Aid.
Instituciones postsecundarias aprobadas — Mississippi Office of State Financial Aid.
Information checked against official sources on October 13, 2026. Dates refer to the stated cycle and may change; verify the official portal and your institution’s financial-aid office before applying. A scholarship or grant may not cover housing, food, transportation, and every fee.
Verify the current cycle, remaining net cost, and any renewal or repayment obligations before accepting.
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State Representative Bill Kinkade FAITH Scholarship
FAITH—Fostering Access & Inspiring True Hope—provides state aid to current and former Mississippi foster youth. The program may cover up to the full cost of attendance at an approved in-state institution; the award is the remaining amount calculated after other aid, not a fixed cash payment or guaranteed sum. It supports undergraduate study leading to a certificate or degree and may coordinate with services for young people transitioning out of foster care. Official requireme
State college scholarship and aid program
Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education
The agency sets rates, eligibility, and caps; the college certifies need, cost, and the individual amount within those limits.
Public student-aid administering office
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Mississippi Office of State Financial Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Mississippi Office of State Financial Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Mississippi Office of State Financial Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website of State Representative Bill Kinkade FAITH Scholarship ↗
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Mississippi Office of State Financial Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website of State Representative Bill Kinkade FAITH Scholarship ↗
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Mississippi Office of State Financial Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website of Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education ↗
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Federal Student Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website of Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education ↗
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Federal Student Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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