HB1624

National Guard SEAP scholarship; require MS Office of Student Financial Aid to administer payment to institutions.

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Mississippi HB1624 mandates the Office of Student Financial Aid to administer Mississippi National Guard SEAP scholarships.

Mississippi HB1624 requires the Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid to administer the Mississippi National Guard State Educational Assistance Program (SEAP) funding. The Office of Student Financial Aid will remit payments to institutions based on certification from the National Guard. The bill also mandates the Legislature to appropriate funding for the SEAP beginning with the 2027 fiscal year. The National Guard will continue to accept applications and award scholarships to eligible applicants.

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History

Feb 3

House

Died In Committee

Feb 2

House

DR - TSDP: MA To AP

Jan 19

House

Referred To Military Affairs;Appropriations A