Mississippi State University Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships

10/21/2026

🎉 Happy Financial Aid Day! 🎉

Today, we celebrate the professionals who help students navigate the financial aid process and make higher education more accessible. Join us in thanking the financial aid administrators, advisors, counselors, and directors who work every day to support student success.

Be sure to thank a financial aid professional today!

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10/17/2026

"On October 21, colleges and universities across the country will recognize Financial Aid Day, an annual observance celebrating the professionals who help students and families navigate the financial aid process that opens doors to higher education.

This year, we are asking you to do more than thank your financial aid team. We are asking you to see them, to listen to them, and to support them," NASFAA President & CEO Melanie Storey writes in an open letter to college and university leaders.

“When financial aid works, its complexity can be almost invisible. … But when something goes wrong — even when the cause is a system failure, delayed guidance, an abrupt policy change, or another circumstance outside an aid office’s control — financial aid professionals are often among the first to hear the frustration and be on the front line of blame.

Supporting your financial aid office means supporting your institution.”

Read the rest of Melanie's letter linked in the comments below. ⬇️

10/15/2026

While you were away…

🍂 Leaves were falling

🐶 Bulldogs were relaxing

📚 The semester kept on semestering

We hope you had a fantastic Fall Break! As you get back into your routine, be sure to check your MSU email and reach out if you have any questions. Our office is here to help make the rest of your semester a success.
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10/09/2026

Being a Dawg
Investing in your future
Securing your funding

Now that's kinda chic. ✨

Click the link in our bio for priority dates.

10/05/2026

10/01/2026

Bulldogs, it's go time! 📣

The FAFSA, Mississippi Aid Application, and General Scholarship Application are now open for 2027-28. Don't put it off. Completing your applications early can help you make the most of available financial aid and scholarship opportunities.

Click the link in our bio for priority dates and important next steps.

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09/22/2026

POV: It’s the first day of fall.

The coffee is warm.
The leaves are falling.
And you just marked your calendar for October 1 — when the FAFSA, General Scholarship Application, and Mississippi Aid Application all open.

Peak fall behavior. ☕🍂

09/19/2026

Bulldog parents…this one’s for you!

09/17/2026

On this day in 1787, the U.S. Constitution was signed, establishing the foundation of our nation's government and the rights we enjoy today. This Constitution Day, we celebrate the principles that help make educational opportunities accessible for students across the country. Happy Constitution Day, Bulldogs!

09/10/2026

Navigating financial aid and scholarships can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially with so much information out there. Our Myth vs. Fact series is here to help clear up common misconceptions and keep you informed. Swipe through to separate fact from fiction! 🐾