MS HB113

Requires students to apply for the Higher Education Legislative Plan Grant by the same deadline as the Mississippi Resident Tuition Assistance Grant Program

Changes residency determination to align with standard tuition residency rules (Sections 37-103-1 to 37-103-29), eliminating previous requirements to prove voter registration, driver's license, vehicle registration, and tax filing

Raises the family income eligibility threshold from $36,500 to $46,500 annual adjusted gross income for families with one child under 21, plus $5,000 for each additional child

Requires verification of family income through completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) instead of IRS returns or certified affidavits

Mandates that high school counselors or other school officials certify completion of required college preparatory coursework

Effective date of July 1, 2014