Higher Education Legislative Plan (HELP)

Scholarship Description

Eligible applicant must be resident of Mississippi and apply for the first time as a freshman and/or sophomore student who graduated from high school within the immediate past two years. Must demonstrate need as determined by the results of the FAFSA, documenting an average family adjusted gross income of $36,500 or less over the prior two years. Must be enrolled full-time at a Mississippi college or university, have a GPA of 2.5, have completed a specific high school core curriculum, and have scored 20 on the ACT.

Eligibility Requirements

• 2.5 Minimum GPA
• For residents of the following states: Mississippi
• Type of institution award is open to: two-year college
• Type of institution award is open to: four-year college
• Type of institution award is open to: trade/technical school

Application Requirements

• Application form required
• Special requirements exist (These are specified in text.)
• FAFSA. Log in to the application portal to see the full list of application materials needed.

How To Apply