STEP 4 - APPLY FOR INSTITUTIONAL/PRIVATE AID
Scholarship Finder - Use the Scholarship Finder to find institutional and private aid.
Institutional Aid
Most institutional aid is awarded through the admission process – there is not a separate application. So, check the college’s admissions office webpage for specific information about available aid.
Some colleges or universities do require a separate application for competitive scholarships. Be aware that such scholarship application deadlines usually come early in the year.
There are three main kinds of institutional aid:
- Academic – Academic scholarships are usually based on grades, test scores, or a combination of both. Students are generally required to maintain a certain GPA to keep academic scholarships.
- Athletic/Activity – Athletic/Activity scholarships are based on performance in sports or extracurricular activities (debate, etc.). These scholarships may be discontinued if the student stops playing the sport or participating in the activity.
- Foundation – Foundation scholarships are often based on criteria specified by the donor who established the scholarship. Such criteria may include gender, ethnicity/national origin, religion, anticipated major, county/town of residence, etc.
NEW! Community College Tuition Guarantee Programs
- Northwest Mississippi Community College (Calhoun and Lafayette Counties)
Calhoun County Residents
Lafayette County Residents - Northeast Mississippi Community College (Union County and Corinth City High School)
Union County
Corinth City High School Graduates - East Mississippi Community College (Clay County)
- Itawamba Community College (Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lee, Monroe, and Pontotoc Counties)
Chickasaw County Residents
Itawamba County Residents
Lee County Residents
Monroe County Residents
Pontotoc County Residents - Meridian Community College (Lauderdale County/Meridian)
Private Aid
Private aid is available through countless private foundations, businesses, organizations, clubs, religious groups, and individuals.