Complete 2 Compete provides programs and support that have made it possible for former students to return and complete their degrees.
Donor Name: Complete 2 Compete
State: Mississippi
County: All Counties
Type of the Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/30/2022
Size of the Grant: $1,000
Details:
The C2C Grant is just one of those programs. It provides $1,000 each semester to qualifying C2C program participants to help them overcome the financial barriers that keep adults from returning to complete their degree.
C2C Grant Features:
- Can be used at any Mississippi community college or public university
- Assists with tuition and educational expenses
- Helps pay past debt owed to participating Mississippi colleges
- Can be renewed each qualifying semester.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to apply for a C2C Grant, here are the requirements:
- Complete the short survey application to qualify for Mississippi’s C2C program
- Be working towards completing your first college degree.
- Be a Mississippi resident and US citizen.
- Be admitted, enrolled or degree eligible at a Mississippi public university or community college.
- Agree to share information with those who fund the C2C Grant (W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and Mississippi Department of Human Services) so the success of the program can be assessed, celebrated, and improved upon.
- To renew the grant, simply stay enrolled (taking at least one course each semester, excluding the summer semester) and maintain good academic and financial standing.
To qualify for the grant factors that are considered can include:
- Age (21-59)
- Total household income
- Race and ethnicity
- Being the parent of a dependent child.
For more information, visit Complete 2 Compete.