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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 622 - Governor's Emergency Education Relief Fund Summer Grant (GEER) › Chapter 1 - Governor's Emergency Education Relief Fund Summer Grant (GEER) Rules and Regulations › Rule 10-622-1.1 - Governor's Emergency Education Relief Fund Summer Grant (GEER) Rules and Regulations

Current through June 25, 2024
These Rules and Regulations are subject to change by the
				  Mississippi Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Board (Postsecondary
				  Board). Funds will be made available on a first-come, first-served
				  basis.
I.
GENERAL
				ELIGIBILITY
A. The applicant must be a
				current legal resident of Mississippi. Resident status for purposes of
				receiving GEER funds under this act shall be determined in the same manner as
				resident status for tuition purposes as set forth in Sections
				37-103-1
				through
				37-103-29,
				of Ms. Code Ann., with the exception of Section
				37-103-17.
B. The applicant must be a continuing college
				student and have completed at least twelve (12) college hours, not including
				any college course work taken while in high school.
C. The applicant has earned a cumulative
				grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale on all college
				coursework completed through the Fall 2021 term.
D. The applicant must enroll in an
				aid-eligible program of study at the undergraduate level at one (1) eligible
				institution in Mississippi for at least three (3) credit hours during a Summer
				2022 term.
E. The applicant must be
				seeking a first certificate, associate's, or bachelor's degree.
F. The applicant must complete the 2022-2023
				Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on or before April 30, 2022
				and have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of 15,000 or less..
G. The applicant must complete an application
				for GEER funds on or before April 30, 2022.
H. The applicant must not currently be in
				default on a Federal or State educational loan or owe a repayment on a Federal
				or State grant.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 623 - State Representative Bill Kinkade Fostering Access and Inspiring True Hope (FAITH) Scholarship Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - State Representative Bill Kinkade Fostering Access and Inspiring True Hope (FAITH) Scholarship Rules and Regulations › Rule 10-623-1.1 - State Representative Bill Kinkade Fostering Access and Inspiring True Hope (FAITH) Scholarship Rules and Regulations

Current through June 25, 2024
These Rules and Regulations are subject to change by the
				  Mississippi Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Board.
I.
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY
A. The applicant must be a current legal
				resident of Mississippi. Resident status for purposes of receiving FAITH under
				this act shall be determined in the same manner as resident status for tuition
				purposes as set forth in Sections
				37-103-1 through
				37-103-29, of Ms. Code Ann., with
				the exception of Section
				37-103-17.
B. The applicant must complete the required
				applications for state and federal financial aid by the established
				deadlines.
C. The applicant must
				meet the established age requirement and meet at least one of the qualifying
				foster care criteria.
D. The
				applicant must enroll at least part-time (minimum of 6 hours unless excepted by
				the institution) at an eligible Mississippi postsecondary institution and
				pursue an undergraduate certificate or degree within the allowable time
				period.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 631 - Critical Needs Alternate Route Teacher Forgivable Loan Program (CNAR) Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - Critical Needs Alternate Route Teacher Forgivable Loan Program (CNAR) Rules and Regulations › Rule 10-631-1.1 - Critical Needs Alternate Route Teacher Forgivable Loan Program (CNAR) Rules and Regulations

Current through June 25, 2024
These Rules and Regulations are subject to change by the
				  Mississippi Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Board (hereinafter
				  referred to as the "Board"). The number of awards and recipients are dependent
				  upon availability of funds and selection shall be based on a first-come,
				  first-served basis of all eligible applicants; however, priority consideration
				  shall be given to persons previously receiving awards under the Critical Needs
				  Alternate Route Teacher Forgivable Loan program (CNAR).
I.
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY
A. The applicant must be fully admitted as a
				regular student and enrolled full-time (minimum 12 semester hours or 9
				trimester hours) or part-time (minimum of 6 semester/trimester hours) at the
				undergraduate level as a Junior or Senior seeking a first bachelor's degree in
				a program of study leading to an Alternate Route License at one (1) accredited
				four year institution of higher learning in the State of Mississippi approved
				by the State Board of Education. Classification will be determined by the
				attending institution.
B. The
				recipient must have a cumulative 3.0 college grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0
				scale to establish eligibility, earn a 3.0 GPA each period of enrollment (i.e.
				semester or trimester) for continued eligibility, and maintain satisfactory
				academic progress in the approved program of study in accordance with the
				attending institution's policy.
C.
				The applicant must have earned passing scores on all three of the Praxis I
				Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPST) (reading, writing, and mathematics) or all
				three Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (Core) Tests (reading, writing,
				and mathematics).
D. The applicant
				must have expressed in writing a present intention to teach in the State of
				Mississippi in a public school district or public charter school in a
				geographical area of the State or subject area of the public school curriculum
				in which there exists a critical shortage of teachers, as designated by the
				State Board of Education, and must diligently pursue the course of study and
				requirements for the teaching license.
E. The applicant must not presently or
				previously have defaulted on an educational loan.
F. CNAR recipients are not eligible for any
				other state aid but may apply for federal and institutional aid.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 635 - Teacher Education Scholars Forgivable Loan Program (TES) Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - Teacher Education Scholars Forgivable Loan Program (TES) Rules and Regulations › Rule 10-635-1.1 - Teacher Education Scholars Forgivable Loan Program (TES) Rules and Regulations

Current through June 25, 2024
These Rules and Regulations are subject to change by the
				  Mississippi Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Board (hereinafter
				  referred to as the "Board"). The number of awards and recipients are dependent
				  upon availability of funds and selection shall be based on a first-come,
				  first-served basis of all eligible applicants; however, priority consideration
				  shall be given to persons previously receiving awards under the Teacher
				  Education Scholars Forgivable Loan Program (TES).
I.
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY
A. The applicant must be fully admitted as a
				regular student and enrolled full-time (minimum 15 semester hours or 9
				trimester hours) at the undergraduate level at one (1) Board-approved
				accredited four-year institution of higher learning in the State of
				Mississippi.
B. The applicant must
				be pursuing or plan to pursue a first bachelor's degree in a program of study
				leading to a Class "A" standard teacher educator license.
C. The first-time-in-college applicant must
				have a 3.5 high school grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale to establish
				eligibility and maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA each semester, trimester, or term
				of the regular academic year for continued eligibility. The continuing college
				applicant must have a 3.5 college grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale to
				establish eligibility and maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA each semester,
				trimester, or term of the regular academic year for continued eligibility. All
				award recipients must maintain continuous full-time enrollment and make
				satisfactory academic progress in the approved program of study in accordance
				with the attending institution's policy.
D. The applicant must have earned an ACT
				composite score of 28 or higher from a national test or tests taken prior to
				enrollment into the education program. In lieu of ACT scores, students may
				submit equivalent SAT scores according to the official ACT/SAT concordance
				tables in publication at the time of the test in question from a national test
				taken prior to enrollment into the education program.
E. The applicant must have expressed in
				writing a present intention to teach in the State of Mississippi in a K-12
				public school district or public charter school, and must diligently pursue the
				course of study and requirements for the teaching license.
F. The applicant must not presently or
				previously have defaulted on an educational loan.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 637 - William Winter Alternate Route Teacher Forgivable Loan Program (WWAR) Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - William Winter Alternate Route Teacher Forgivable Loan Program (WWAR) Rules and Regulations › Rule 10-637-1.1 - William Winter Alternate Route Teacher Forgivable Loan Program (WWAR) Rules and Regulations

Current through June 25, 2024
These Rules and Regulations are subject to change by the
				  Mississippi Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Board (hereinafter
				  referred to as the "Board"). The number of awards and recipients are dependent
				  upon availability of funds and selection shall be based on a first-come,
				  first-served basis of all eligible applicants; however, priority consideration
				  shall be given to persons previously receiving awards under the William Winter
				  Alternate Route Teacher Forgivable Loan program (WWAR).
I.
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY
A. The applicant must be a current legal
				resident of Mississippi. Resident status for purposes of receiving WWAR shall
				be determined in the same manner as resident status for tuition purposes as set
				forth in Sections
				37-103-1
				through
				37-103-29
				of Ms. Code Ann., with the exception of Section
				37-103-17.
B. The applicant must be fully admitted as a
				regular student and enrolled full-time (minimum 15 semester hours or 9
				trimester hours) at the undergraduate level as a Junior or Senior seeking a
				first bachelor's degree in a program of study leading to an Alternate Route
				teacher educator license at one (1) Board-approved accredited four-year
				institution of higher learning in the State of Mississippi. Classification will
				be determined by the attending institution.
C. The recipient must have a cumulative 3.0
				college grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale to establish eligibility,
				maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA each period of enrollment (i.e. semester or
				trimester) for continued eligibility, and maintain satisfactory academic
				progress in the approved program of study in accordance with the attending
				institution's policy.
D. The
				applicant must have expressed in writing a present intention to teach in the
				State of Mississippi in a K-12 public school district or public charter school,
				and must diligently pursue the course of study and requirements for the
				teaching license.
E. The applicant
				must have earned passing scores on all three of the Praxis Core Academic Skills
				for Educators (Core) Tests (reading, writing, and mathematics).
F. The applicant must not presently or
				previously have defaulted on an educational loan.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 639 - William Winter Teacher Forgivable Loan Program (WWTS) Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - William Winter Teacher Forgivable Loan Program (WWTS) Rules and Regulations › Rule 10-639-1.1 - William Winter Teacher Forgivable Loan Program (WWTS) Rules and Regulations

Current through June 25, 2024
These Rules and Regulations are subject to change by the
				  Mississippi Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Board (hereinafter
				  referred to as the "Board"). The number of awards and recipients are dependent
				  upon availability of funds and selection shall be based on a first-come,
				  first-served basis of all eligible applicants; however, priority consideration
				  shall be given to persons previously receiving awards under the William Winter
				  Teacher Forgivable Loan program (WWTS).
I.
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY
A. The applicant must be a current legal
				resident of Mississippi. Resident status for purposes of receiving WWTS shall
				be determined in the same manner as resident status for tuition purposes as set
				forth in Sections
				37-103-1
				through
				37-103-29
				of Ms. Code Ann., with the exception of Section
				37-103-17.
B. The applicant must be fully admitted as a
				regular student and enrolled full-time (minimum 15 semester hours or 9
				trimester hours) at the undergraduate level as a Junior or Senior seeking a
				bachelor's degree in a program of study leading to a Class "A" standard teacher
				educator license at one (1) Board-approved accredited four-year institution of
				higher learning in the State of Mississippi. Classification will be determined
				by the attending institution.
C.
				The recipient must have a cumulative 3.0 college grade point average (GPA) on a
				4.0 scale to establish eligibility, maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA each period
				of enrollment (i.e. semester or trimester) for continued eligibility, and
				maintain satisfactory academic progress in the approved program of study in
				accordance with the attending institution's policy.
D. The applicant must have earned passing
				scores on all three of the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (Core)
				Tests (reading, writing, and mathematics), or must supply proof of exemption
				for Praxis testing by providing an ACT composite score of 21 or higher from a
				national test or tests. In lieu of ACT scores, students may submit equivalent
				SAT scores according to the official ACT/SAT concordance tables in publication
				at the time of the test in question. ACT or SAT scores must come from a test
				taken prior to enrollment into higher education.
E. The applicant must have expressed in
				writing a present intention to teach in the State of Mississippi in a K-12
				public school district or public charter school, and must diligently pursue the
				course of study and requirements for the teaching license.
F. The applicant must not presently or
				previously have defaulted on an educational loan.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 651 - Health Care Professions Forgivable Loan Program (HCP) Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - Health Care Professions Forgivable Loan Program (HCP) Rules and Regulations › Rule 10-651-1.1 - Health Care Professions Forgivable Loan Program (HCP) Rules and Regulations

Current through June 25, 2024
These Rules and Regulations are subject to change by the
				  Mississippi Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Board (hereinafter
				  referred to as the "Board"). The number of awards and recipients are dependent
				  upon availability of funds and selection shall be based on a first-come,
				  first-served basis of all eligible applicants; however, priority consideration
				  shall be given to persons previously receiving awards under the Health Care
				  Professions Forgivable Loan program (HCP).
I.
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY
A. The applicant must be a current legal
				resident of Mississippi. Resident status for purposes of receiving HCP shall be
				determined in the same manner as resident status for tuition purposes as set
				forth in Sections
				37-103-1
				through
				37-103-29
				of Ms. Code Ann., with the exception of Section
				37-103-17.
B. The applicant must be fully
				admitted as a regular student and enrolled full-time (minimum 15 semester hours
				or 9 trimester hours) as a junior or senior in an accredited program of study
				in speech pathology and psychology in an approved institution in Mississippi,
				or must be enrolled full-time, as determined by the attending institution, as a
				graduate student in physical therapy or occupational therapy at the University
				of Mississippi Medical Center.
C.
				The undergraduate recipient must have and maintain a cumulative 2.5 college
				grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale each period of enrollment (i.e.
				semester or trimester) and must maintain satisfactory academic progress in the
				approved program of study in accordance with the attending institution's
				policy. The graduate recipient must have and maintain a cumulative 3.0 college
				grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale each period of enrollment (i.e.
				semester or trimester) and must maintain satisfactory academic progress in the
				approved program of study in accordance with the attending institution's
				policy.
D. The applicant must have
				expressed in writing a present intention to serve in the appropriate health
				care profession in a state health institution within the state of Mississippi.
				The applicant must also diligently pursue the course of study and requirements
				to serve in the appropriate health care profession in Mississippi.
E. The recipient must remain in good standing
				with the attending institution and must maintain satisfactory academic progress
				in the approved program of study in accordance with the attending institution's
				policy.
F. The applicant must not
				presently or previously have defaulted on an educational loan.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 654 - Nursing and Respiratory Therapy Incentive Forgivable Loan Program for LPN, ADN/ASN, BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, RN to MSN, PhD/DNP, and RT Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - Nursing and Respiratory Therapy Incentive Forgivable Loan Program for LPN, ADN/ASN, BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, RN to MSN, PhD/DNP, and RT Rules and Regulations › Rule 10-654-1.1 - Nursing and Respiratory Therapy Incentive Forgivable Loan Program for LPN, ADN/ASN, BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, RN to MSN, PhD/DNP, and RT Rules and Regulations

Current through June 25, 2024
These Rules and Regulations are subject to change by the
				  Mississippi Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Board (hereinafter
				  referred to as the "Board"). The number of awards and recipients are dependent
				  upon availability of funds and selection shall be based on a first-come,
				  first-served basis of all eligible applicants; however, priority consideration
				  shall be given to persons previously receiving awards under the program.
I.
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY
A. The undergraduate applicant must be fully
				admitted as a regular student and enrolled part-time or full-time at the
				undergraduate level seeking a certificate in practical nursing, associate of
				science or applied science in nursing, respiratory therapy or respiratory care
				technology, or bachelor's degree in an approved nursing program at one (1)
				accredited four-year institution of higher learning in the State of
				Mississippi. Bachelor's degree-seeking students must be classified as a Junior
				or Senior. The graduate applicant must be fully admitted as a regular student
				and enrolled either part-time or full-time at the graduate level in an approved
				nursing program at one (1) accredited four-year institution of higher learning
				in the State of Mississippi. at one (1) accredited institution of higher
				learning in the State of Mississippi. Enrollment and classification status will
				be determined by the attending institution.
B. The applicant must have expressed in
				writing a present intention to provide nursing or respiratory care service in
				the State of Mississippi and must diligently pursue the course of study and
				requirements for the appropriate nursing or respiratory care license.
C. The applicant must be accepted into an
				appropriate program of study and maintain satisfactory academic progress (SAP)
				in the approved program of study in accordance with the attending institution's
				policy.
D. The applicant must not
				presently or previously have defaulted on an educational loan.
E. Graduate and RN to BSN and RN to MSN
				bridge program applicants must possess a current Mississippi registered nursing
				license.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 655 - Family Protection Specialist Social Worker Forgivable Loan Program (SWOR) › Chapter 1 - Family Protection Specialist Social Worker Forgivable Loan Program (SWOR) Rules and Regulations › Rule 10-655-1.1 - Family Protection Specialist Social Worker Forgivable Loan Program (SWOR) Rules and Regulations

Current through June 25, 2024
These Rules and Regulations are subject to change by the
				  Mississippi Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Board (hereinafter
				  referred to as the "Board"). The number of awards and recipients are dependent
				  upon availability of funds and selection shall be based on a first-come,
				  first-served basis of all eligible applicants; however, priority consideration
				  shall be given to persons previously receiving awards under the Family
				  Protection Specialist Social Worker Forgivable Loan program (SWOR).
I.
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY
A. Must be currently employed full-time as a
				family protection worker for the Mississippi Department of Human Services and
				must remain employed full-time while participating in the forgivable loan
				program. Employment verification will be required by the Department of Human
				Services.
B. Must be fully admitted
				as a regular student and enrolled at least part-time at a four-year public
				institution of higher learning in the state of Mississippi in a program of
				study accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and leading to a
				bachelor's or master's degree in social work, necessary to become a licensed
				social worker or licensed master social worker. Undergraduate students must be
				classified as a junior or senior.
C. Upon degree completion and the appropriate
				licensure, recipient must become employed as a Family Protection Specialist or
				higher for the Mississippi Department of Human Services for a period of no less
				than three (3) consecutive years.
D. New applicants must have a 2.0 or higher
				cumulative college grade point average, measured on a 4.0 scale. Recipients
				must maintain a 2.0 or higher cumulative college grade point average each
				semester, measure on a 4.0 scale, to continue to receive funds. The grade point
				average may be reported electronically from the institution attended; however,
				the applicant/recipient may still be required to provide paper
				transcript(s).
E. Must maintain
				satisfactory academic progress toward completion of the program of study
				leading to a degree necessary to become a licensed social worker or licensed
				master social worker within the period allowed.
F. Must not presently have defaulted on an
				educational loan.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 661 - Counselor and School Administrator Forgivable Loan Program (CSA) Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - Counselor and School Administrator Forgivable Loan Program (CSA) Rules and Regulations › Rule 10-661-1.1 - Counselor and School Administrator Forgivable Loan Program (CSA) Rules and Regulations

Current through June 25, 2024
These Rules and Regulations are subject to change by the
				  Mississippi Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Board (hereinafter
				  referred to as the "Board"). The number of awards and recipients are dependent
				  upon availability of funds and selection shall be based on a first-come,
				  first-served basis of all eligible applicants; however, priority consideration
				  shall be given to persons previously receiving awards under the Counselor and
				  School Administrator Forgivable Loan program (CSA).
I.
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY
A. The applicant must be a current legal
				resident of Mississippi. Resident status for purposes of receiving CSA shall be
				determined in the same manner as resident status for tuition purposes as set
				forth in Sections
				37-103-1
				through
				37-103-29
				of Ms. Code Ann., with the exception of Section
				37-103-17.
B. The applicant must be currently under
				contract as a full-time teacher, as defined by the State Board of Education, in
				a K-12 Mississippi public school or public charter school for a full academic
				year. Qualifying positions include teacher and school librarian; invalid
				positions include, but are not limited to, the following: assistant teacher,
				full-time substitute, high school counselor, curriculum specialist or
				administrator.
C. The applicant
				must hold a valid Class "A" Mississippi educator's license.
D. The applicant must be fully admitted as a
				regular student seeking a first master's degree in a program of study leading
				to a Class "AA" educator license at one (1) accredited Board-approved four year
				institution of higher learning in the State of Mississippi. Provisional or
				conditional admission is not accepted.
E. The recipient must maintain satisfactory
				academic progress in the approved program of study in accordance with the
				attending institution's policy.
F.
				The applicant must not presently or previously have defaulted on an educational
				loan.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 663 - Graduate Teacher Forgivable Loan Program (GTS) Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - Graduate Teacher Forgivable Loan Program (GTS) Rules and Regulations › Rule 10-663-1.1 - General Administration Rules and Regulations

Current through June 25, 2024
These Rules and Regulations are subject to change by the
				  Mississippi Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Board (hereinafter
				  referred to as the "Board"). The number of awards and recipients are dependent
				  upon availability of funds and selection shall be based on a first-come,
				  first-served basis of all eligible applicants; however, priority consideration
				  shall be given to persons previously receiving awards under the Graduate
				  Teacher Forgivable Loan program (GTS).
I.
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY
A. The applicant must be a current legal
				resident of Mississippi. Resident status for purposes of receiving GTS shall be
				determined in the same manner as resident status for tuition purposes as set
				forth in Sections
				37-103-1
				through
				37-103-29
				of Ms. Code Ann., with the exception of Section
				37-103-17.
B. The applicant must be currently under
				contract as a full-time teacher, as defined by the State Board of Education, in
				a K-12 Mississippi public school or public charter school for a full academic
				year. Qualifying positions include teacher and school librarian; invalid
				positions include, but are not limited to, the following: assistant teacher,
				full-time substitute, high school counselor, curriculum specialist or
				administrator.
C. The applicant
				must hold a valid Class "A" Mississippi educator's license.
D. The applicant must be fully admitted as a
				regular student seeking a first master's degree in a program of study leading
				to a Class "AA" educator license at one (1) accredited Board-approved four year
				institution of higher learning in the State of Mississippi. Provisional or
				conditional admission is not accepted.
E. The recipient must maintain satisfactory
				academic progress in the approved program of study in accordance with the
				attending institution's policy.
F.
				The applicant must not presently or previously have defaulted on an educational
				loan.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 665 - Southern Regional Education Board Doctoral Scholars Forgivable Loan (SDSP) Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - Southern Regional Education Board Doctoral Scholars Forgivable Loan (SDSP) Rules and Regulations › Rule 10-665-1.1 - Southern Regional Education Board Doctoral Scholars Forgivable Loan (SDSP) Rules and Regulations

Current through June 25, 2024
These Rules and Regulations are subject to change by the
				  Mississippi Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Board (hereinafter
				  referred to as the "Board"). The number of awards and recipients are dependent
				  upon availability of funds and selection shall be based on a first-come,
				  first-served basis of all eligible applicants; however, priority consideration
				  shall be given to persons previously receiving awards under the Southern
				  Regional Education Board Doctoral Scholars Forgivable Loan program (SDSP).
I.
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY
A. The applicant must be a current legal
				resident of Mississippi. Resident status for purposes of receiving SDSP shall
				be determined in the same manner as resident status for tuition purposes as set
				forth in Sections
				37-103-1
				through
				37-103-29
				of Ms. Code Ann., with the exception of Section
				37-103-17.
B. The applicant must be selected
				for participation in the SDSP Program by the attending institution and the
				Southern Regional Education Board.
C. The applicant must adhere to all "Scholar
				Responsibilities", as outlined in the Memorandum of Agreement.
D. The applicant must have expressed in
				writing a present intention to teach in the State of Mississippi in a
				postsecondary institution.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 667 - Critical Needs Dyslexia Therapy Teacher Forgivable Loan Program (CNDT) Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - Critical Needs Dyslexia Therapy Teacher Forgivable Loan Program (CNDT) Rules and Regulations › Rule 10-667-1.1 - Critical Needs Dyslexia Therapy Teacher Forgivable Loan Program (CNDT) Rules and Regulations

Current through June 25, 2024
These Rules and Regulations are subject to change by the
				  Mississippi Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Board (hereinafter
				  referred to as the "Board"). New awards will be made each award year subject to
				  the availability of funds, and selection shall be based on a first-come,
				  first-served basis of all eligible applicants; priority consideration shall be
				  given to persons previously receiving awards under the Critical Needs Dyslexia
				  Therapy Teacher Forgivable Loan program (CNDT).
I.
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY
A. The applicant must be fully admitted as a
				regular student and enrolled full-time as determined by the attending
				institution at the graduate level seeking a first master's degree, which must
				be in a program of study leading to a Class "AA" Mississippi Educator License
				with a 203 endorsement for Dyslexia Therapy at one (1) accredited four-year
				institution of higher learning in the State of Mississippi approved by the
				State Board of Education. Classification will be determined by the attending
				institution.
B. The recipient must
				have and maintain a cumulative 3.0 college grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0
				scale each period of enrollment (i.e. semester or trimester) and must maintain
				satisfactory academic progress in the approved program of study in accordance
				with the attending institution's policy.
C. The applicant must possess a current,
				valid Class "A" Mississippi Educator License.
D. The applicant must have expressed in
				writing a present intention to serve as a Dyslexia Therapist in the State of
				Mississippi in a public school/district or public charter school and must
				diligently pursue the course of study and requirements for the appropriate
				teaching license and endorsement.
E. The applicant must not presently or
				previously have defaulted on an educational loan.
F. CNDT recipients are not eligible for any
				other state aid but may apply for federal and institutional aid.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 671 - State Dental Education Forgivable Loan Program (DENT) Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - State Dental Education Forgivable Loan Program (DENT) Rules and Regulations › Rule 10-671-1.1 - State Dental Education Forgivable Loan Program (DENT) Rules and Regulations

Current through June 25, 2024
These Rules and Regulations are subject to change by the
				  Mississippi Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Board (hereinafter
				  referred to as the "Board"). The number of awards and recipients are dependent
				  upon availability of funds and selection shall be based on a first-come,
				  first-served basis of all eligible applicants; however, priority consideration
				  shall be given to persons previously receiving awards under the State Dental
				  Education Forgivable Loan program (DENT).
I.
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY
A. The applicant must be a current legal
				resident of Mississippi. Resident status for purposes of receiving DENT shall
				be determined in the same manner as resident status for tuition purposes as set
				forth in Sections
				37-103-1
				through
				37-103-29
				of Ms. Code Ann., with the exception of Section
				37-103-17.
B. The applicant must be fully
				admitted as a regular student and enrolled full-time, as determined by the
				attending institution, as a doctoral candidate in the School of Dentistry at
				the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
C. The applicant must have expressed in
				writing a present intention to practice dentistry in the State of Mississippi
				in a geographical area of the State where there exists a critical shortage of
				dentists or in an approved community health clinic, as designated by the Board
				and defined in section V.B.1. The applicant must also diligently pursue the
				course of study and requirements for the required license to practice dentistry
				in Mississippi.
D. The recipient
				must remain in good standing with the University of Mississippi Medical Center
				School of Dentistry and must maintain satisfactory academic progress in the
				approved program of study in accordance with the attending institution's
				policy.
E. The applicant must not
				presently or previously have defaulted on an educational loan.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 673 - State Medical Education Forgivable Loan Program (MED) Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - State Medical Education Forgivable Loan Program (MED) Rules and Regulations › Rule 10-673-1.1 - State Medical Education Forgivable Loan Program (MED) Rules and Regulations

Current through June 25, 2024
These Rules and Regulations are subject to change by the
				  Mississippi Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Board (hereinafter
				  referred to as the "Board"). The number of awards and recipients are dependent
				  upon availability of funds and selection shall be based on a first-come,
				  first-served basis of all eligible applicants; however, priority consideration
				  shall be given to persons previously receiving awards under the State Medical
				  Education Forgivable Loan program (MED).
I.
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY
A. The applicant must be a current legal
				resident of Mississippi. Resident status for purposes of receiving MED shall be
				determined in the same manner as resident status for tuition purposes as set
				forth in Sections
				37-103-1
				through
				37-103-29
				of Ms. Code Ann., with the exception of Section
				37-103-17.
B. The applicant must be fully
				admitted as a regular student and enrolled full-time, as determined by the
				attending institution, as a doctoral candidate in the School of Medicine at the
				University of Mississippi Medical Center.
C. The applicant must have expressed in
				writing a present intention to practice family medicine, internal medicine,
				pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, or primary care medicine in the State of
				Mississippi in a geographical area of the State where there exists a critical
				shortage of physicians or in an approved community health clinic, as designated
				by the Board and defined in section V.B.1. The applicant must also diligently
				pursue the course of study and requirements for the required license to
				practice medicine in Mississippi.
D. The recipient must remain in good standing
				with the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Medicine and must
				maintain satisfactory academic progress in the approved program of study in
				accordance with the attending institution's policy.
E. The applicant must not presently or
				previously have defaulted on an educational loan.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 674 - SREB Regional Contract Forgivable Loan Program (SREB) Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - SREB Regional Contract Forgivable Loan Program (SREB) Rules and Regulations › Rule 10-674-1.1 - SREB Regional Contract Forgivable Loan Program (SREB) Rules and Regulations

Current through June 25, 2024
These Rules and Regulations are subject to change by the
				  Mississippi Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Board (hereinafter
				  referred to as the "Board"). The number of awards and recipients are dependent
				  upon availability of funds and selection shall be based on a first-come,
				  first-served basis of all eligible applicants; however, priority consideration
				  shall be given to persons previously receiving awards under the Southern
				  Regional Education Board Regional Contract Forgivable Loan program
				  (SREB).
I.
GENERAL
				ELIGIBILITY
A. The applicant must be a
				current legal resident of Mississippi. Resident status for purposes of
				receiving SREB shall be determined in the same manner as resident status for
				tuition purposes as set forth in Sections
				37-103-1 through
				37-103-29 of Ms. Code Ann., with
				the exception of Section
				37-103-17.
B. The applicant must be fully admitted and
				enrolled full-time at an accredited School of Optometry approved by the
				Board.
C. The applicant must have
				expressed in writing a present intention to practice Optometry in the State of
				Mississippi. The applicant must also diligently pursue the course of study and
				requirements for the required license to practice in Mississippi.
D. The recipient must remain in good standing
				with the attending institution and must maintain satisfactory academic progress
				in the approved program of study in accordance with the attending institution's
				policy.
E. The applicant must not
				presently or previously have defaulted on an educational loan.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 675 - Graduate and Professional Degree Forgivable Loan Program (STSC) Rules and Regulations › Chapter 1 - Graduate and Professional Degree Forgivable Loan Program (STSC) Rules and Regulations › Rule 10-675-1.1 - Graduate and Professional Degree Forgivable Loan Program (STSC) Rules and Regulations

Current through June 25, 2024
These Rules and Regulations are subject to change by the
				  Mississippi Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Board (hereinafter
				  referred to as the "Board"). The number of awards and recipients are dependent
				  upon availability of funds and selection shall be based on a first-come,
				  first-served basis of all eligible applicants; however, priority consideration
				  shall be given to persons previously receiving awards under the Graduate and
				  Professional Degree Forgivable Loan program (STSC).
I.
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY
A. The applicant must be a current legal
				resident of Mississippi. Resident status for purposes of receiving STSC shall
				be determined in the same manner as resident status for tuition purposes as set
				forth in Sections
				37-103-1
				through
				37-103-29
				of Ms. Code Ann., with the exception of Section
				37-103-17.
B. The applicant must be fully
				admitted and enrolled full-time in a professional or graduate degree program in
				a health-related profession of study which is not available in a regularly
				supported institution of higher learning in Mississippi. The approved
				professions include Chiropractic Medicine, Orthotics/Prosthetics, and Podiatric
				Medicine. The institution which the applicant desires to attend must be
				accredited by the regional accrediting agency of the region in which it is
				located, and it must grant an accredited degree in the field of study the
				applicant desires to pursue if such accreditation is available. Professional
				programs must be accredited by the recognized professional accrediting
				organization.
C. The applicant
				must have expressed in writing a present intention to practice in the approved
				field in the State of Mississippi. The applicant must also diligently pursue
				the course of study and requirements for the required license to practice in
				the approved field in Mississippi.
D. The recipient must remain in good standing
				with the attending institution and must maintain satisfactory academic progress
				in the approved program of study in accordance with the attending institution's
				policy.
E. The applicant must not
				presently or previously have defaulted on an educational loan.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 677 - Veterinary Medicine for Minorities Forgivable Loan Program (VMMP) › Chapter 1 - Veterinary Medicine for Minorities Forgivable Loan Program (VMMP) Rules and Regulations › Rule 10-677-1.1 - Veterinary Medicine for Minorities Forgivable Loan Program (VMMP) Rules and Regulations

Current through June 25, 2024
These Rules and Regulations are subject to change by the
				  Mississippi Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Board (hereinafter
				  referred to as the "Board"). The number of awards and recipients are dependent
				  upon availability of funds and selection shall be based on a first-come,
				  first-served basis of all eligible applicants; however, priority consideration
				  shall be given to persons previously receiving awards under the Veterinary
				  Medicine for Minorities Forgivable Loan program (VMMP).
I.
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY
A. The applicant must be a current legal
				resident of Mississippi. Resident status for purposes of receiving VMMP shall
				be determined in the same manner as resident status for tuition purposes as set
				forth in Sections
				37-103-1
				through
				37-103-29
				of Ms. Code Ann., with the exception of Section
				37-103-17.
B. The applicant must be fully
				admitted as a regular student and enrolled full-time, as determined by the
				attending institution, as a doctoral candidate in the College of Veterinary
				Medicine at Mississippi State University.
C. The applicant must be classified as a
				minority student by the Registrar's Office at Mississippi State University.
D. The applicant must have
				expressed in writing a present intention to practice veterinary medicine in the
				State of Mississippi. The applicant must also diligently pursue the course of
				study and requirements for the required license to practice veterinary medicine
				in Mississippi.
E. The recipient
				must remain in good standing with Mississippi State University College of
				Veterinary Medicine and must maintain satisfactory academic progress in the
				approved program of study in accordance with the attending institution's
				policy.
F. The applicant must not
				presently or previously have defaulted on an educational loan.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies › Part 679 - Speech-Language Pathologist Forgivable Loan Program (SLPL) › Chapter 1 - Speech-Language Pathologist Forgivable Loan Program (SLPL) Rules and Regulations › Rule 10-679-1.1 - Speech-Language Pathologist Forgivable Loan Program (SLPL) Rules and Regulations

Current through June 25, 2024
These Rules and Regulations are subject to change by the
				  Mississippi Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Board (hereinafter
				  referred to as the "Board"). New awards will be made each award year subject to
				  the availability of funds, and selection shall be based on a first-come,
				  first-served basis of all eligible applicants. Priority consideration shall be
				  given to persons previously receiving awards under the Speech-Language
				  Pathologist Forgivable Loan program (SLPL).
I.
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY
A. The applicant must be a current legal
				resident of Mississippi. Resident status for purposes of receiving SLPL shall
				be determined in the same manner as resident status for tuition purposes as set
				forth in Sections
				37-103-1 through
				37-103-29 of Ms. Code Ann., with
				the exception of Section
				37-103-17.
B. The applicant must be fully admitted as a
				regular student and enrolled full-time or part-time, as determined by the
				attending institution, at the graduate level at one (1) accredited four-year
				institution of higher learning in the State of Mississippi. Classification will
				be determined by the attending institution.
C. The applicant must be seeking a first
				master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Communicative Disorders,
				Communication Sciences and Disorders, or similar program of study leading to
				licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
D. The applicant must have and maintain a
				cumulative 3.0 college grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale each period of
				enrollment (i.e. semester or trimester) and must maintain satisfactory academic
				progress in the approved program of study in accordance with the attending
				institution's policy.
E. The
				applicant must have expressed in writing a present intention to serve as a
				Speech-Language Pathologist in the State of Mississippi in a public
				school/district or public charter school and must diligently pursue the course
				of study and requirements for the appropriate license and employment.
F. The applicant must not presently or
				previously have defaulted on an educational loan.
G. SLPL recipients are not eligible for any
				other state aid but may apply for federal and institutional aid.