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.

PROCESSING A FAFSA---You may begin to submit updated financial information for 2009-10 on or after January 2.  Be sure you have all 2008 W-2 income information for yourself and your parents (all jobs) and estimate your "taxes paid" before submitting your FAFSA.! Click here for information about filing the FAFSA. - (www.fafsa.ed.gov).

STATE AWARDS-----Also remember to apply for or renew your MTAG and other state aid applications at the new IHL website:  http://www.mississippi.edu/>  The deadline for applying for HELP is March 31. The deadline for MTAG and MESG is Sept. 15, 2009.  Note: IHL's Phone Number is:  1-800-327-2980

FEDERAL STUDENT LOANS-   Did you know that "every student" is eligible for a student loan?  Yes, you are eligible for the Federal Stafford Student 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, just  complete the FAFSA and we can process your application for the loan and any other aid for which you may qualify.

Freshmen can borrow up to $5500, Sophomores can borrow $6500 and Juniors or Seniors can borrow $7500.

New--Federal Teach Grant-----Through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, Congress created the Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program that provides grants of up to $4,000 per year to students who intend to teach in a high need subjects at  a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves students from low-income families. MUW awards TEACH Grants to students who are admitted to Teacher Ed and have concentrations in high need fields.  If you are awarded, you will need to complete the Agreement to Serve and complete "entrance counseling.

  Click here for more information.
 Teach Grant Agreement to Serve-click here
 Teach Entrance Counseling. Click here

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 2009, submit the 2008-09 FAFSA.)

Remember to apply for a pin number for yourself and one parent at www.pin.ed.gov. 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.