Federal Pell Grant: A federal grant program for needy students who have not received a baccalaureate or professional degree; administered by the U. S. Department of Education. This grant is awarded based on the EFC from the SAR. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG): One of the campus-based programs; grants for students with exceptional financial need who have not completed their first baccalaureate degree. Priority for FSEOG awards must be given to Federal Pell Grant recipients with the lowest EFC's. Diversity Grant (SSDG): Non-black students that meet board requirements are eligible to apply for a diversity grant in the amount of $700 per semester (prorated if less than full time).  Priority will be given to main campus (Lorman) students.  All recipients must meet the following criteria:  (1) Be Non-black, (2) Enroll in a degree granting program, and (3) Meet Board approved requirements for admission. Mississippi Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP) A grant awarded to full-time undergraduate Mississippi residents with a substantial financial need. Federal Work-Study (FWS): One of the campus-based programs; a part-time employment program which provide jobs for undergraduate and graduate students who are in need of such earnings to meet a portion of their educational expenses. Direct Stafford Loan (subsidized and unsubsidized): Long term, low interest loans administered by the Department of Education through the William D. Ford Loan Program. Variable interest rate, not to exceed 8.25%. Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans may be used to replace the EFC. Direct PLUS Loan: Long-term loans made available to parents of dependent students. Interest rates are variable, not to exceed 9%. May be used to replace the EFC; amount borrowed is limited to the cost of attendance minus estimated financial assistance. The State of Mississippi offers various scholarships, loans and grants.  For additional information  and application visit their website at www.ihl.state.ms.us. Mississippi Resident Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG): Administered by Mississippi Post-Secondary Board, full-time students with high school and/or college GPA of 2.5 & ACT score of 15. Must be a resident of Mississippi for 1 year prior to enrollment. Mississippi Eminent Scholars Fund (MESG): Incoming freshman with high school GPA of 3.5 and ACT score of 29. DC Tuition Assistance Grant Program: For District residents who attend PUBLIC colleges or universities throughout the United States, the program will pay the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition of up to $10,000 per year, with a lifetime cap of $50,000 per student. For further information contact the DC Tuition Assistance Grant Program Office at (202) 727-2824 or http://www.tuitiongrant.washingtondc.gov/main.htm Scholarships: Academic - awarded through the office of Admissions and is based upon GPA and/or ACT.  Service - awarded through Band, Athletics, Music, ROTC, etc...  ASU Foundation, Inc. - awarded based upon availability of funds and scholarship criteria.