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Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I contact the Office of Financial Aid?
- When will I receive my financial aid?
- What should I do if I do not have enough financial aid to pay for school?
- Do I have to be a full-time student to receive my financial aid?
- What if I have been awarded a Stafford Loan but have not received my master promissory note?
- When will I get my refund check if I am due one?
- If I move off campus, will my financial aid be affected?
- Will I be able to use my scholarships for summer school?
- Do I have to apply for financial aid every year?
- If I receive a bill and my financial aid is not showing on it, what should I do?
- How do I apply for the Mississippi Tuition Assistance and Mississippi Eminent Scholar Grant (MTAG/MESG)? (For Mississippi residents only)
1. How do I contact the Office of Financial Aid?
You may contact the Office of Financial Aid via several methods:
Address: Box 4035, Clinton, MS 39059
Phone: 601-925-3212
Fax: 601-925-3950
Email: kmcmilla@mc.edu
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2. When will I receive my financial aid?
We will start applying financial aid to your account after school starts. Scholarships and grants will be applied to your account approximately five days after school starts. If you have a Perkins Loan, you first must sign the promissory note in the Financial Aid Office before it can be applied to your account. The Financial Aid Office will contact you to let you know when to come sign the promissory note. If you have a Stafford Loan your lender will send the loan proceeds to the school after school starts if you have returned the signed master promissory note to them.
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3. What should I do if I do not have enough financial aid to pay for school?
You can contact the Office of Financial Aid at 601-925-3212 to see if there are any other financial aid options available to you. You should also contact the Business Office at 601-925-3307 to discuss payment plan options which may be available.
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4. Do I have to be a full time student to receive my financial aid?
You must be a full-time student to receive institutional scholarships. To receive a Stafford Student Loan you must enroll for at least six hours. The amount of a Pell Grant will vary depending on the number of hours you take. You must also be a full-time student to receive MTAG, MESG, SSIG, HELP, William Winter, and the Critical Needs Teacher Scholarship.
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5. What if I have been awarded a Stafford Loan, but I have not received my master promissory note?
You should contact our financial aid office at 601-925-3212 to make sure you have turned in all necessary paperwork.
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6. When will I get my refund check if I am due one?
The Business Office will contact you after your financial aid has been applied to your account. It usually takes them three to five days to process the refund checks once financial aid has been applied.
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7. If I move off campus will my financial aid be affected?
This will not affect your federal or state financial aid. All institutional scholarships will be re-evaluated for students who choose to live off campus unless otherwise noted. Students who are 21 years of age or younger must live in a residence hall or at home with parents. Students 21 years of age or older that elect to live off campus, and not with parents will lose all institutional scholarships.
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8.Will I be able to use my scholarships for summer school?
Institutional scholarships awarded beginning with the 2000-2001 school year may not be used for summer school. These scholarships are limited to eight semesters for entering freshmen and four semesters for transfer students.
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9. Do I have to apply for financial aid every year?
Yes. If you are applying for federal or state financial aid you must reapply every year.
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10. If I receive a bill and my financial aid is not showing on it, what should I do?
Please contact our office at 601-925-3212 to make sure you have done everything necessary in order for your funds to be applied to your account. Don't assume that it will eventually be put on your account. The Financial Aid Counselor will be glad to review your file to make sure everything is in order.
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11. How do I apply for the Mississippi Tuition Assistance and Mississippi Eminent Scholar Grant (MTAG/MESG)? (For Mississippi residents only)
To apply for MTAG/MESG you must submit an application online to the State Student Financial Aid web site. The State
Student Financial Aid Office will determine your eligibility and send the award information to MC.
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