Welcome to the MUW Financial Aid Center!

At MUW we believe that the cost of a college education should not be a deterrent to your pursuit of earning a college degree. One of the Financial Aid Center’s goals is to provide quality service and financial assistance to all our eligible students – new entering freshmen, transfer, continuing and graduate students.

RENEWAL FAFSA---You may begin to submit updated financial information for 2008-09 on January 2.  Be sure you have all 2007 W-2 income information for yourself and your parents (all jobs) and estimate your "taxes paid" before updating!     Click here for information about filing the FAFSA - (www.fafsa.ed.gov).

STATE AWARDS-----Also remember to renew your MTAG and other state aid applications at www.ihl.state.ms.us/finaid. The Deadline for applying for MTAG is Sept. 15, 2008.  Note: IHL's Phone Number is:  1-800-327-2980

MUW'S SUMMER APPLICATION-2007-08---  If you plan to enroll for Summer classes, you must complete our MUW Summer Application. Complete and submit our on-line form.  Your 2007-08 FAFSA will be used to determine summer aid eligibility. We will review yearly award limits to see if you have any remaining eligibility.

Did you know that "every student" is eligible for a student loan? Yes, you are eligible for the loan regardless of family income. The FAFSA is required to determine if you qualify for "free" interest while you are in school. If you are interested, complete the FAFSA and we can process your application for the loan and any other aid for which you may qualify.

Those students who do not qualify for free interest can still borrow $3500 as a Freshman, $4500 as a Sophomore and $5500 as Juniors or Seniors.

APPLICANT INFORMATION

Federal Aid
Students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after January 1st each year for the upcoming school year. ( If you are applying for Spring or Summer 2008, submit the 2007-08 FAFSA.)

Remember to apply for a pin number for yourself and one parent at www.pin.ed.gov. Beginning in January 2008, you and your parent can receive your pin number(s)  in "real time"--almost instantly. This will allow you to request the pin number the same day you complete the FAFSA.

Additional Financing Information

1. Payment Plans-- Mississippi University for Women is proud to offer tuition payment plan options in partnership with Tuition Management Systems.

For costs and schedules or to enroll, call 1-800-722-4867 or click here:  http://www.afford.com/muw

2. Pre-paid Tuition Savings Program
College Savings Mississippi Information:

3. Vocational Rehabilitation may provide financial assistance to students with either physical, mental or emotional disabilities.
Contact:  Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services
P.O. Box 1698
Jackson, MS 39215-1698
Phone: (601) 853-5100
Toll-Free:(800) 443-1000

4. Alternative or Private Student Loans --non Federal credit-based loans. Check out these possibilities at this link---click here!

5. Out of State Tuition Payment-Academic Common Market---Some academic programs that are not available in your home state may be covered under the Academic Common Market--a regional consortium agreement that expands program opportunities for those students who cannot find their preferred field of study in their home state.

MUW offers Culinary Arts programs that are not provided in several adjoining states. Out of state tuition is paid under the Academic Common Market agreement.