What Higher Education Funding Covers (and Excludes)

GrantID: 64663

Grant Funding Amount Low: $100

Deadline: September 15, 2024

Grant Amount High: $1,000

View Full Grant Details

Grant Application – Apply Here

Summary

If you are located in and working in the area of Higher Education, this funding opportunity may be a good fit. For more relevant grant options that support your work and priorities, visit The Grant Portal and use the Search Grant tool to find opportunities.

Explore related grant categories to find additional funding opportunities aligned with this program:

Financial Assistance grants, Higher Education grants, Individual grants, Other grants, Students grants.

Grant Overview

Driving Graduation Rates through Targeted Support

In an era where the importance of education has never been clearer, Mississippi's financial assistance grant stands as a crucial initiative aimed at improving graduation rates among students attending state-approved institutions. This program seeks to address the financial barriers that often hinder students from completing their degrees. By providing additional financial support, particularly for full-time students who maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5, the grant begins to fill in the gaps left by federal assistance programs.

This grant's impact is observed through multiple dimensions. For instance, consider a student who has successfully completed their first year at a state university but struggles to continue due to the rising costs of tuition and unexpected life expenses. By securing funding through this assistance program, the student is able to access resources necessary for both tuition and daily living expenses, thereby increasing the likelihood of continued enrollment and ultimately graduation. In another example, a community college student facing financial strains due to family relocation can rely on this grant to ease their transition and help maintain their academic momentum, resulting in a stronger completion rate.

However, not all students are eligible for this funding. The program specifically targets students who are full-time residents of Mississippi and excludes those who already benefit from federal need-based assistance. This ensures that funds are allocated where they are most needed, focusing on undergraduate students working toward their degrees, as opposed to those already receiving extensive financial support.

As the program evolves, it increasingly emphasizes holistic support tailored to each student’s path. Institutions considering this grant's alignment with their graduation objectives need to assess their capability to incorporate additional academic counseling and retention strategies alongside this financial support. By strategically pairing financial aid with academic advisement and support systems, institutions can maximize the potential benefits yielded from these funds. Moreover, it is essential that students understand the intersection of financial aid and academic performance in their progress to graduation, thus engaging with their institution’s resources throughout their education. By addressing barriers to degree completion through adequate funding, this initiative plays a pivotal role in propelling students toward successful academic outcomes.

Eligible Regions

Interests

Eligible Requirements

View Full Grant Details

Grant Portal - What Higher Education Funding Covers (and Excludes) 64663

Related Searches

emergency cares act teach grants emergency relief funding heerf federal teach grant grants for higher education higher ed grants heerf grant hea grant teach grant program

Related Grants

Funds for Capital Improvements, Multi-Sensory Art, History Programs, Childcare Equipment, Nonprofit...

Deadline :

Ongoing

Funding Amount:

Open

The grant cycle ends annually on June 15.  Awards are announced each fall...

TGP Grant ID:

117

Grants Supporting Youth Arts Engagement and Community Connection

Deadline :

Ongoing

Funding Amount:

Open

The Commission on the Arts invites eligible nonprofits, community groups, schools, and individual artists to apply for various grants aimed at fosteri...

TGP Grant ID:

70147

Funding for Research and Capacity Building Efforts Related to Bioethical Issues

Deadline :

2022-12-16

Funding Amount:

$0

Grants to the conduct of biomedical and health-related behavioral research and the translation of scientific and technological advances into practice....

TGP Grant ID:

10344