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State university system with programs and resources for women. The Jackson office at 3825 Ridgewood Rd is the main intake point for Jackson and surrounding Hinds County mothers. Phone 601-432-6198 to be screened; staff will ask about household income, county of residence, and the specific issue you need help with. Open mon-fri 8am-5pm; expect sliding-scale, Medicaid, or self-pay billing.
601-432-6198 · 3825 Ridgewood Rd, Jackson, MS 39211 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
State flagship university with diverse programs for women. Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG) and HELP grants are state aid programs separate from federal Pell. Phone 662-915-7211 to be screened; staff will ask about household income, county of residence, and the specific issue you need help with. Open mon-fri 8am-5pm; expect sliding-scale, Medicaid, or self-pay billing.
662-915-7211 · University, MS 38677 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Major research university with women's support programs. Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG) and HELP grants are state aid programs separate from federal Pell. Reach the office at 662-325-2323; early-morning calls land you faster than mid-afternoon ones. Mississippi mothers in Jackson, Gulfport, Hattiesburg, and the Delta all use this resource regularly. Open mon-fri 8am-5pm; expect sliding-scale, Medicaid, or self-pay billing.
662-325-2323 · Mississippi State, MS 39762 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
HBCU in Jackson with strong programs supporting women. The Jackson office at 1400 J R Lynch St is the main intake point for Jackson and surrounding Hinds County mothers. Call 601-979-2121 to confirm what to bring and whether the intake list is open for new cases. Choctaw community members and rural Mississippi families can both access the same intake process. Open mon-fri 8am-5pm; expect sliding-scale, Medicaid, or self-pay billing.
601-979-2121 · 1400 J R Lynch St, Jackson, MS 39217 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Largest community college in Mississippi with career programs for women seeking degrees, certificates, and career training. The Raymond office at 505 E Main St is the main intake point for Raymond and surrounding Raymond area mothers. 601-857-5261 is the best starting point—leave a clear message with your county and a callback number if you reach voicemail. Open mon-fri 8am-5pm; expect sliding-scale, Medicaid, or self-pay billing.
601-857-5261 · 505 E Main St, Raymond, MS 39154 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Community college serving the Gulf Coast with career training for women seeking degrees, certificates, and career training. Based at 51 Main St in Perkinston, the office serves local women and families. Phone 228-897-3700 to be screened; staff will ask about household income, county of residence, and the specific issue you need help with. Open mon-fri 8am-5pm; expect sliding-scale, Medicaid, or self-pay billing.
228-897-3700 · 51 Main St, Perkinston, MS 39573 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Free application for federal student aid and state scholarships for women seeking degrees, certificates, and career training. Mississippi IHL governs the eight public universities; the community college system runs 15 campuses statewide. Reach the office at 800-433-3243; early-morning calls land you faster than mid-afternoon ones. Pair it with a 211 referral if you need a second program in the same conversation. Available 24/7 at no cost.
800-433-3243 · Online Service · Online 24/7 · Visit Website
Free GED preparation and adult education programs statewide for women seeking degrees, certificates, and career training. Service is administered statewide in Mississippi, with county-level access points and intake handled by the central office line. 601-359-3461 is the best starting point—leave a clear message with your county and a callback number if you reach voicemail. Open varies by location; services are free to qualifying Mississippi residents.
601-359-3461 · Statewide Locations · Varies by location · Visit Website
Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Apply for Pell Grants, federal loans, and work-study for women seeking degrees, certificates, and career training. The website is the main entry point and covers Mississippi alongside every other state—no Mississippi-specific signup is required to read the guidance or use the directory. Visit studentaid.gov for guides, forms, or to start an application without needing an account. Free to use and available any time of day.
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Need-based grant of up to $7,395/year for undergraduate students. Does not need to be repaid for women seeking degrees, certificates, and career training. Although the organization is national, the resources translate cleanly to Mississippi cases and reference Mississippi-specific agencies where relevant. Visit studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/grants/pell for guides, forms, or to start an application without needing an account. Free to use and available any time of day.
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American Association of University Women — fellowships and grants for women pursuing degrees. Although the organization is national, the resources translate cleanly to Mississippi cases and reference Mississippi-specific agencies where relevant. Visit www.aauw.org/resources/programs/fellowships-grants for guides, forms, or to start an application without needing an account. Free to use and available any time of day.
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Multiple scholarship and loan programs supporting women pursuing higher education. Although the organization is national, the resources translate cleanly to Mississippi cases and reference Mississippi-specific agencies where relevant. Visit www.peointernational.org for guides, forms, or to start an application without needing an account. Free to use and available any time of day.
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Education grants for women who are primary financial support for their families and pursuing education. Although the organization is national, the resources translate cleanly to Mississippi cases and reference Mississippi-specific agencies where relevant. Visit www.soroptimist.org/our-work/live-your-dream-awards for guides, forms, or to start an application without needing an account. Free to use and available any time of day.
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Scholarships for low-income women age 35+ pursuing technical/vocational training or undergraduate degrees. The website is the main entry point and covers Mississippi alongside every other state—no Mississippi-specific signup is required to read the guidance or use the directory. Visit rankinfoundation.org for guides, forms, or to start an application without needing an account. Free to use and available any time of day.
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Education support and scholarships for low-income mothers pursuing post-secondary education. Although the organization is national, the resources translate cleanly to Mississippi cases and reference Mississippi-specific agencies where relevant. Visit www.patsyminkfoundation.org for guides, forms, or to start an application without needing an account. Free to use and available any time of day.
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Free national scholarship search engine with millions of scholarships for women, minorities, and adult learners. The website is the main entry point and covers Mississippi alongside every other state—no Mississippi-specific signup is required to read the guidance or use the directory. Visit www.scholarships.com for guides, forms, or to start an application without needing an account. Free to use and available any time of day.
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Free college planning, scholarship search, and SAT prep from the College Board for women seeking degrees, certificates, and career training. The website is the main entry point and covers Mississippi alongside every other state—no Mississippi-specific signup is required to read the guidance or use the directory. Visit bigfuture.collegeboard.org for guides, forms, or to start an application without needing an account. Free to use and available any time of day.
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Free official SAT practice in partnership with the College Board for women seeking degrees, certificates, and career training. Although the organization is national, the resources translate cleanly to Mississippi cases and reference Mississippi-specific agencies where relevant. Visit www.khanacademy.org/sat for guides, forms, or to start an application without needing an account. Free to use and available any time of day.
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