In-State Tuition for Veterans (In-State Tuition for Veterans)
Veterans and people entitled to VA education benefits qualify for in-state (resident) tuition rates at Mississippi state-supported colleges and universities, even if they are not Mississippi residents. In-state rates are lower than nonresident rates.
Who it is for
Any veteran as defined by Title 38 of the U.S. Code, or a person entitled to VA education benefits, attending a Mississippi state-supported college or university. Military personnel stationed in Mississippi are also classified as state residents for tuition purposes.
Before you start
How you apply: Application path varies.
You apply through the admissions or registrar's office at the Mississippi college or university you attend, which classifies you for in-state tuition.
How to apply
- Apply or enroll at a Mississippi state-supported college or university.
- Give the admissions or registrar's office proof of your veteran status or VA education benefit entitlement, such as your DD-214 or VA education benefit letter.
- Ask that office to classify you for in-state (resident) tuition based on this benefit.
Deadline: Timing depends on each school's admissions and registration schedule. Ask the admissions or registrar's office when to submit your documents. (Deadline varies)
Verified as of 2026-07-06. Resources are checked periodically against their official source. Details, amounts, and deadlines change. Confirm the current information on the official page before you rely on it.