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Disbursement Rules
Funds will be disbursed on the
basis of "attended hours" at the
time funds are available. For
students taking courses that
begin at the mid-point of a term,
either Accelerated Term 2 or
Summer Term 2, those hours
cannot be counted as "attended
hours until those classes have
begun and their attendance is
verified.

If less than 6 hours of class
attendance is verified, loan funds
will be returned to the lender and
held until term 2 classes begin.

Pell funds will be pro-rated and there may be two disbursement
dates----one at the beginning of the semester and one at mid-term.

Financial Literacy--
Want to learn more about
finances--budgeting, credit
reports, managing your money,
etc?? Here is a free, self-
paced series of courses to help
you master your finances. Just
click here

Graduating Students--- You must notify your lender of your graduation and if you plan to continue your education, you will need to notify the lender of that decision to allow deferred payments. "Exit Counseling" is also required. Click here to begin the exit process.

Transferring Students--If you are leaving MUW, you need to notify your lender of your plans. Exit Counseling may be required so check with your lender! If so use the link for Graduating Students above.

Summer Developmental Program--IHL Grant

Welcome to the MUW Financial Aid Center!

At MUW we believe that the cost of a college education should not be a deterrent to your pursuit of earning a college degree. One of the Financial Aid Center’s goals is to provide quality service and financial assistance to all our eligible students – new entering freshmen, transfer, continuing and graduate students.

PROCESSING A FAFSA---You may begin to submit updated financial information for 2010-11 on or after January 2. Be sure you have all 2009 W-2 income information for yourself and your parents (all jobs) and estimate your "taxes paid" before submitting your FAFSA.! Click here for information about filing the FAFSA. - (www.fafsa.ed.gov).

STATE AWARDS-----Also remember to apply for or renew your MTAG and other state aid applications at the new IHL website: http://www.mississippi.edu/> The deadline for applying for HELP is March 31. The deadline for MTAG and MESG is Sept. 15, 2010. Note: IHL's Phone Number is: 1-800-327-2980

FEDERAL STUDENT LOANS- Did you know that "every student" is eligible for a student loan? Yes, you are eligible for the Federal Stafford Student Loan regardless of family income. The FAFSA is required to determine if you qualify for "free" interest while you are in school. If you are interested, just complete the FAFSA and we can process your application for the loan and any other aid for which you may qualify.

Freshmen can borrow up to $5500, Sophomores can borrow $6500 and Juniors or Seniors can borrow $7500.

New--Federal Teach Grant-----Through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, Congress created the Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program that provides grants of up to $4,000 per year to students who intend to teach in a high need subjects at a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves students from low-income families. MUW awards TEACH Grants to students who are admitted to Teacher Ed and have concentrations in high need fields. If you are awarded, you will need to complete the Agreement to Serve and complete "entrance counseling.

Click here for more information.
Teach Grant Agreement to Serve-click here
Teach Entrance Counseling. Click here

APPLICANT INFORMATION

Federal Aid
Students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after January 1st each year for the upcoming school year. ( If you are applying for Spring or Summer 2010, submit the 2009-10 FAFSA.) New year round Pell eligibility may allow you to have the same Pell eligibility for summer-even if you received a full-time award in Fall and Spring semesters.

Remember to apply for a pin number for yourself and one parent at www.pin.ed.gov. You and your parent can receive your pin number(s) in "real time"--almost instantly. This will allow you to request the pin number the same day you complete the FAFSA.

Additional Financing Information

1. Payment Plans-- Mississippi University for Women is proud to offer tuition payment plan options in partnership with Tuition Management Systems.

For costs and schedules or to enroll, call 1-800-722-4867 or click here: http://www.afford.com/muw

2. Pre-paid Tuition Savings Program
College Savings Mississippi Information:

3. Vocational Rehabilitation may provide financial assistance to students with either physical, mental or emotional disabilities.
Contact: Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services
P.O. Box 1698
Jackson, MS 39215-1698
Phone: (601) 853-5100
Toll-Free:(800) 443-1000

4. Alternative or Private Student Loans --non Federal credit-based loans. Check out these possibilities at this link---click here!

5. Out of State Tuition Payment-Academic Common Market---Some academic programs that are not available in your home state may be covered under the Academic Common Market--a regional consortium agreement that expands program opportunities for those students who cannot find their preferred field of study in their home state.

MUW offers Culinary Arts programs that are not provided in several adjoining states. Out of state tuition is paid under the Academic Common Market agreement.

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HELPFUL REMINDERS

Summer Aid Application-- If you plan to attend classes this summer, you need to complete our Summer Aid Application.-available April 1. Click here to fill in the form and submit. Normally, summer aid is based on the same FAFSA we used for Fall and Spring. If you haven't already completed your FAFSA 2010-11, do so now. New eligibility rules allow us to look at both FAFSA's to determine which give you the better award.

MUW Assigned Email Address-- You must enter your MUW email address into BANNER WEB to assure payment of your Spring awards!! Click on Update Personal Information then select Update Email Address. (Use lower case letters.)

Transfer Students, please add MUW's school code to your FAFSA, 002422. Call 1-800-433-3243 ASAP.
Selected for verification please print the appro-priate Verification Work-sheet from our website and submit a copy of your parents and/or your federal income tax form (1040)
Accept Your Financial Aid Awards--be sure to accept your award on Banner Web. Not sure of how to use the Banner Web? Click here for a tutorial. Click here to go to Banner Web.
NEW BORROWERS-- Confused about which lender to select? See a comparison list that shows benefits and important information-click here.
Next, complete our on-line "Choose your Lender" form.
To finalize your loan, the next two processes require that you complete "Entrance Counseling" and "E'Sign Your Promissory Note". Click each-- To E'Sign, click the "Apply Now" button for your lender. Follow the lender's instructions. This should complete your loan application process.

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MUW Financial Aid Center:
(877) 462-8439 (office) (662) 329-7325 (fax)
Mailing address: 1100 College St. W-1614 Columbus, MS 39701-4044
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