A variety of assistance programs are available. Keep in mind that you may qualify for assistance from both state and federal programs.
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.
Undergraduate Programs
- Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program (METP)
- William Winter Alternate Route Teacher Scholar Loan Program (WWAR), State-funded
- William Winter Teacher Scholar/Loan (WWTS), State-funded
- Teach Grant, Federally funded
- Teacher Education Scholars Loan/Scholarship
Graduate Programs
- Graduate Teacher, Counselor, School Administration Loan/Scholarship (GTS), State-funded
- Mississippi Teacher Fellowship Program, State-funded
- Teach Grant, Federally funded
- Critical Needs Dyslexia Therapy Loan/Scholarship
Loan Repayment Programs
For alternate route completers only