Applying for Aid
Financial aid is an important aspect of earning an education. Follow these steps to help you through the application process.
The Freshman Scholarship Application deadline is January 10.
Applying for Financial Aid in 5 Simple Steps
All students are recommended to complete the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) using our School Code: 0024400. Submitting the FAFSA is required to be considered for all federal student aid and any need-based financial aid.
Follow these 5 simple steps to get started.
In applying to the University of Mississippi, you should first learn about
- The financial aid process at studentaid.gov, managed by the US Department of Education
- The types of aid the University of Mississippi offers
Remember: It’s important to understand how all types of financial aid work and what steps you can take now to plan ahead.
- If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us.
If you are a high school student, estimate your financial aid eligibility with the Aid Estimator tool.
You should also check out:
- Our cost of attendance tool
- Review our financial aid timeline, which includes all deadlines for submitting documentation and scholarship applications
- Your driver’s license and Social Security numbers;
- A copy of your (and your parents’, and/or spouse’s, IRS tax return transcript if applicable), or use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to transfer income information into your FAFSA;
- Your (and your parents’, and/or spouse’s, if applicable) W-2 forms and other records of money earned;
- Records of untaxed income such as clergy allowances and child support;
- Current bank statements;
- Business and farm records;
- Stock, bond, and other investment records; and
- Your alien registration card (if you are not a US citizen);
- Check out our types of aid page to see what competitive scholarships are available.
Once you receive your award notification in the mail, log into your online award notification in myOleMiss to accept your aid and review any pending actions needed on your part.
- For some aid offers, you are able to reduce or decline them (i.e. loans if you do not wish to borrow them).
Please note that you must accept the terms and conditions of aid packages before the Office of Financial Aid disburses any aid.
Frequently Asked Questions
We know you may have more questions about financial aid and scholarships. Here are a few answers to save you some time.
We are here to help
Our lobby is open Monday through Friday until 4:30 to drop off documents, ask a quick question at the Front Desk, or request to see an advisor. We also offer Zoom, phone, and in-person appointments for your convenience!
Other helpful resources around campus
Office of Enrollment Management
We are here to help guide prospective students through the enrollment process at Ole Miss.
Office of Campus Visit and Orientation Programs
Our in-person campus visits consist of an information session with a staff member, followed by a campus walking tour with an Ole Miss Ambassador, as well as a tour of our residence halls
Division of Student Affairs
Student Affairs enriches the student experience outside of the classroom. We work hard to meet the mental, emotional and physical needs of our campus community. Our departments collectively create a well-rounded support system for our students – because our greatest success comes from their success.
Department of Student Housing
Incoming and current students alike will find the resources they need from the Department of Student Housing.