Faculty and Staff Financial Aid Benefits
See our qualifying guidelines for faculty and staff and children of faculty and staff to receive Financial Aid.
Tuition Benefits and Financial Aid for Faculty, Staff, and Their Families
The University of Mississippi values its faculty and staff and wants to help you and your family succeed in higher education. This page explains the tuition benefits and financial aid resources available to employees and their dependent children. By following the steps outlined here, you can take full advantage of the support offered to grow professionally and achieve educational goals.
To get started, make sure you complete HR Form 19 from the Human Resources website and submit it through your department. If you plan to apply for federal aid, complete the FAFSA. Remember, you must be a degree-seeking student and enrolled in at least six credit hours for undergraduate courses (five hours for graduate courses) to qualify for federal student loans. Once your applications are processed, check your status online and accept your awards to ensure timely disbursement.
Faculty and staff can also advance their education with departmental support. With your department head’s approval, eligible employees can enroll in courses that enhance career growth or personal development. The number of courses you may take depends on your employment status and applies to regular semesters, summer sessions, and intersessions.
The University also provides tuition waivers for children of eligible employees. If your dependent meets the qualifying guidelines, they may receive reduced tuition, helping make college more affordable. Review the eligibility requirements and submit a Tuition Waiver application to see how your family can benefit.
This page serves as a practical guide, helping employees understand eligibility, submit forms correctly, and access resources that make higher education attainable for both you and your loved ones.
Education Benefits and Support for University Employees and Their Dependents
Make sure you have completed HR Form 19 from the Human Resources website and that it has been submitted by your department to Human Resources.
If you are seeking federal aid, you will need to complete the FAFSA. Remember, you must be degree-seeking and enrolled in six hours as an undergraduate (5 hours as a graduate) to receive federal student loans.
Finally, make sure you have Checked Your Status and accepted your awards online.
Interested in furthering your education? With your department head’s approval, eligible employees are welcome to enroll in coursework designed to help you grow professionally and personally. Guidelines are available to outline the number of courses you may take based on your employment status—whether you're full-time, part-time, or temporary—across regular semesters, summer sessions, and intersessions.
We’re proud to support our campus families by offering tuition waiver benefits for the children of eligible faculty and staff members.
If you meet the qualifying guidelines, your dependent children may receive reduced tuition as part of our commitment to making higher education more accessible.
Want to learn more?
Review the eligibility requirements and see how your family can benefit from this opportunity.
- Departmental Scholarship Form (requires login)
- Work-Study Program