Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG)
Up to $500 for early college years and $1,000 for upper years; full-time enrollment, 2.5 GPA, and an eight-semester cap.
About Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG)
MTAG supports Mississippi residents’ tuition with a capped annual grant and residency, enrollment, and need-related requirements.
New students generally need one year of state residency, a 2.5 high-school GPA or equivalent, and at least a 15 national ACT; ACT superscores are accepted. They must attend full time and pursue a first certificate, associate, or bachelor’s degree. Current college students need a 2.5 college GPA after at least 12 credits.
File MAAPP between October 1 and September 15. As of October 12, 2026, the next-cycle application deadline may already have passed on September 15, although supporting documents for existing files may be due October 15; do not confuse those dates. Submit the FAFSA or required certification and residency records.
Who it serves and what it can cover: Up to $500 for early college years and $1,000 for upper years; full-time enrollment, 2.5 GPA, and an eight-semester cap.
How to apply or get help: File MAAPP between October 1 and September 15. As of October 12, 2026, the next-cycle application deadline may already have passed on September 15, although supporting documents for existing files may be due October 15; do not confuse those dates. Submit the FAFSA or required certification and residency records. For case-specific questions, contact the program or financial-aid office named on its official page.
State student financial-aid program