To apply for federal loans, you must complete a FAFSA form online. If you have questions pertaining to loans and other forms of financial assistance not noted above, please contact the Financial Aid Office, The University of Mississippi, P.O. Box 1848, University, MS 38677-1848; phone: (800) 891-4596; e-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu.
Travel Grants
The Graduate Student Travel Award program makes available limited support for a graduate student who is first author on a research presentation and/or recognized through an award for original research/scholarship.
1. The travel award will provide $100 for presentations at regional meetings and $200 for presentations at national meetings per academic year. Local/state meetings generally are not eligible for support.
To apply for the Graduate Student Travel Award:
Print and complete a Travel Award form (html) OR
Pick up a form from the Senior Administrative Secretary in the Graduate School at least ten days prior to date of trip.
If you are requesting a travel advance or require prepaid registration, you must also submit a Travel Authorization Form which can be obtained from your department.
In order to obtain this award, a Travel Reimbursement Form should be submitted to all sponsoring parties (including the Graduate School) as soon as possible after returning from the trip.
Due to limited funding, only one award per academic year may be granted to an individual. All applications require the signature of the Department Chair or Graduate Program Coordinator before evaluation and approval by the Graduate School and must be submitted at least ten days prior to the date of the trip.
