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MS SB2736

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/14/2019

Primary Sponsor

Josh Harkins

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually to apply for Mississippi Resident Tuition Assistance Grants (MTAG).

  • Requires students to complete the FAFSA each year to maintain eligibility for Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grants (MESG).

  • MTAG awards up to $1,000 annually for junior and senior students and $500 for freshman and sophomore students at eligible Mississippi institutions.

  • MESG awards up to $2,500 annually for high-achieving students (National Merit semifinalists/finalists or ACT score of 29+ with 3.5 GPA) attending eligible Mississippi institutions.

  • Effective July 1, 2019.

Legislative Description

Student financial aid; require FAFSA for MTAG and MESG applications.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

2/14/2019

Committee Referrals

Universities and Colleges1/21/2019

Full Bill Text

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