Incoming freshmen who wish to be considered for scholarships must file a University of Mississippi Admission Application, and submit an online Special Programs & Scholarships Application. This application should be completed by March 1.
Transfer students should submit a University of Mississippi Admission application, and transcript that includes three semesters of grades. This should be done by the priority deadline of February 1 but no later than March 1 prior to enrollment.
All students must be admitted to The University of Mississippi to be considered for scholarships. Some departmental and professional school awards are not included in this listing. Scholarship eligibility, criteria, and amounts may change at any time without prior notice.
We are proud to award students who have achieved academic excellence. We hope that for all students, you will progressively grow and succeed in both your personal and academic endeavors while at The University of Mississippi.
Part-time employment of 10-15 hours per week is available to students who demonstrate financial need as determined in the FAFSA. Jobs are provided in campus departments and at approved off-campus sites for the Family Literacy Project. The Family Literacy Project program is designed to place college students in elementary schools totutor children in reading and math. Undergraduate students employed in regular work-study positions are paid bi-weekly at a rate of $7.40 per hour. Family Literacy Project tutors are paid $8.50 per hour. To apply for the work-study program a student must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). More information about the Federal Work-Study Program is available from theFederal Guide to Student Aid.
Part-time jobs on campus other than those through the work-study program are coordinated through the Student Employment Office. Financial need is not required for these employment opportunities. For additional information, call (662) 915-5690.
Educational loans are the largest financial resource available to students pursuing postsecondary education, as nearly two-thirds of students attending 4-year institutions will graduate with student loan debt. Student loan programs allow students to borrow money at low interest rates, with no collateral, and generally no co-signer (with the potential exception of Private Student Loans). Additionally, most student loans do not need to be repaid until the student graduates or drops to less-than-half-time status.
Lifelong Learners
In an effort to assist Ole Miss students and parents become better informed on all aspects of personal finance, our office has compiled a list of financial literacy and personal finance websites we feel to be beneficial.
Budgeting and financial planning may sound like the same thing - but they aren't. Each represents a unique approach to the creation of a personal money management system.
Needing a budget
Creating a budget while in college can help you:
- Meet personal goals such as studying abroad
- Remain better prepared for emergencies
- Stay out of debt
- Keep accurate and up-to-date records
- Prepare to begin thinking about longer-term financial planning
Learn how to create a budget and then try the CashCourse Interactive Budget Wizard that you can access in the header of the Web site. After creating your budget in the Budget Wizard, you can logon to access and edit your budget any time