You've been accepted at a College or University!! 

​Great Job!! 

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Determining Eligibility and Need for Student Aid 

  
                                                School A      School B     School C 
Cost of Attendance                   $9,000        $15,000       $30,000
Family Contribution                     -5,000          -5,000         -5,000 
Eligibility for need-based Aid    =$4,000      =$10,000     =$25,000 






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Non-Need Based Financial Aid


Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan
Interest begins while student is in school


Federal Direct Plus (Parent) Loans
Maximum available is equal to annual cost of education minus student financial aid.  Repayment can begin as early as 60 days after the loan is fully disbursed or the parent can temporarily defer repayment during the time the student is enrolled at least half time

Financial Aid Links

FSA ID
Before you can fill out your FAFSA you must create an FSA ID, do that here.

FAFSA 
FAFSA opens October 1st each year!  Do not delay, some states and schools have limited funds.

Mississippi Financial Aid
Mississippi offers a lot of money for students to go to college!

Get2College
Get2College offers free in-person and virtual assistance in planning, preparing and paying for college!

NWCC Financial Aid
Planning to attend NWCC? Get all you financial aid resources here.

Mississippi State University Financial Aid
Future Bulldogs, find financial aid reources and other important info.

University of Memphis Financial Aid
Your one-stop-shop to all things financial aid at the University of Memphis.
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University of Mississippi Financial Aid
Planning to attend Ole Miss?  Use the Ole Miss Net Calculator to get the most financial aid possible.