HB1519

Mississippi HB1519 revises eligibility criteria for the Higher Education Legislative Plan Grant Program.

Mississippi HB1519 amends the Higher Education Legislative Plan Grant Program to revise eligibility criteria for students. Students must be legal residents of Mississippi, enrolled as full-time undergraduate students at eligible institutions, and have completed at least 45 semester credit hours at an accredited institution. They must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 and meet financial need and conduct standards. The bill also outlines procedures for the Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid to implement these changes. The act takes effect from July 1, 2026.