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
- 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
- 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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