The Mississippi Department of Education and a host of partners provide a variety of benefits, incentives and assistance programs. These programs are for Mississippi teachers of those that are considering relocating into Mississippi and pursuing a teaching career. Keep in mind that you may qualify for assistance from both state and federal programs.
Mississippi Teacher Benefits:
- Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)
- National Board Certification
- Moving Incentives, Housing Assistance and the Mississippi School Administrator Sabbatical Program
- Loan Forgiveness and Repayment (See Below)
Undergraduate Programs
Graduate Programs
- Mississippi Teacher Fellowship Program, State-funded
- Teach Grant, Federally funded
- Critical Needs Dyslexia Therapy Forgivable Loan
Loan Repayment Programs
- Winter-Reed Teacher Loan Repayment Program (WRTR)
- Website: https://www.msfinancialaid.org/wrtr/
- Application: https://maapp.msfinancialaid.org/#/application/WRTR
For alternate route completers only
- Federal Loan Forgiveness Program for Teachers
- Low-Income Directory
- Loan Forgiveness for Public Service Employees
Important: The Mississippi Department of Education does not administrate your student loan. If you have questions about your loan, please contact Mississippi Office of State Student Financial Aid 1-800-327-2980, or Federal Student Aid 1-800-433-3243.
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