AccelerateMS, State Office of Student Financial Aid Launch UPSKILL MS Grant - WXXV News 25

AccelerateMS, State Office of Student Financial Aid launch UPSKILL MS Grant - WXXV News 25

Mississippi adults looking to build new skills for in-demand careers could now get some help paying for school. AccelerateMS and the Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid have officially launched the new UPSKILL Mississippi Grant. The program provides state financial aid to eligible Mississippians enrolled in workforce-aligned certificate and associate degree programs at public community and junior colleges. The program focuses on priority…

New UPSKILL Mississippi grant opens state aid to adult workers pursuing high-demand careers

JACKSON — Adult Mississippians looking to return to school for career training can now apply for a new state grant designed to help cover the cost of programs tied to some of Mississippi’s most critical workforce needs. AccelerateMS and the Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid have launched the UPSKILL Mississippi Grant, a new pathway to state financial aid for eligible adults pursuing workforce-aligned certificates and associate degrees …

Mississippi launches UPSKILL grant for adult education, training for in-demand careers

The grant will cover any remaining tuition and fees after other aid is applied and include an additional $500 annual stipend for books and other educational materials.