MS SB2681

Eliminates the requirement for students to reapply for renewal of Mississippi Resident Tuition Assistance Grants by making renewal eligibility automatic upon receipt of grade point average, full-time status, and residency information from the university or college.

Eliminates the requirement for students to reapply for renewal of Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grants by making renewal eligibility automatic upon receipt of grade point average, full-time status, and residency information from the university or college.

Maintains existing renewal eligibility standards for both grant programs, including maintaining a minimum 2.50 GPA for Resident Tuition Assistance Grants and 3.5 GPA for Eminent Scholars Grants, continuous enrollment requirements, and full-time student status.

Takes effect July 1, 2011.