Contact for Financial Aid
| Juanita McKenzie Russell Director of Financial Aid | |
| Address: | Alcorn State University, Office of Financial Aid 1000 ASU Dr. Alcorn State, Mississippi 39096 |
| Phone: | (601)877-6190 |
| Toll-Free: | |
| Fax: | |
| E-mail: | |
| URL: | |
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Financial Aid Options
| Institutional Payment Plan | -- |
| Scholarships | Yes |
| Loans | Yes |
| Grants | Yes |
| Need-based Scholarships or Grants | -- |
| Merit Scholarships | -- |
| Federal Student Loans | -- |
| Athletic Scholarships | -- |
| Federal Family Loans | -- |
| Other Loans | -- |
Important Financial Aid Dates
| Priority Date | -- |
| Deadline Date | -- |
| Student Notification Date | -- |
Required Forms
| FAFSA | -- |
| State | -- |
| Institutional Form | -- |
| Non-custodial Profile | -- |
| CSS Profile | -- |
| Business/Farm Supplement | -- |
| Other Forms | -- |
Who is Receiving Financial Aid?
| First-Year | Transfer | Graduate | International | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Receiving Need-based Aid | 90% | 90% | -- | -- |
| Average Need-based Amount | $3,500 | $3,500 | -- | -- |
| % Receiving Merit-based Aid | 35% | 35% | -- | -- |
| Average Merit-based Amount | $2,500 | $2,500 | -- | -- |
| % Receiving Self-help Aid | 75% | 75% | -- | -- |
| Average Self-help Amount | $1,000 | $1,000 | -- | -- |
Scholarships Offered
| Alcorn State Alumni-Chicago Chapter Scholarships | |
|---|---|
| Description | Five scholarships awarded annually on the basis of scholarly performance and critical manpower fields. Students from metropolitan Chicago are given first priority in the selection of scholarship awards. |
| Eligibility | -- |
| Type | Scholarship |
| Number per Year | 0 |
| Number of Years | 0 |
| Basis | Academic |
| Low Amount | $500 |
| High Amount | $0 |
| Alcorn State University Freshman Awards | |
|---|---|
| Description | Awarded to freshman students who maintained high scholastic averages in high school and enrolled in the university. |
| Eligibility | Freshmen Only |
| Type | Scholarship |
| Number per Year | 0 |
| Number of Years | 0 |
| Basis | Academic |
| Low Amount | $0 |
| High Amount | $0 |
| Athletic Scholarships | |
|---|---|
| Description | Awarded based upon NCAA/SWAC regulations and the recommendation of the Department of Athletics. |
| Eligibility | -- |
| Type | Scholarship |
| Number per Year | 0 |
| Number of Years | 0 |
| Basis | Skill |
| Low Amount | $0 |
| High Amount | $0 |
| Calvin S. White Memorial Scholarship | |
|---|---|
| Description | Awarded to STAR and high ranking students in teacher education programs across disciplines. |
| Eligibility | -- |
| Type | Scholarship |
| Number per Year | 0 |
| Number of Years | 0 |
| Basis | Academic |
| Low Amount | $0 |
| High Amount | $0 |
| Class of 1951 Endowment Scholarship Fund | |
|---|---|
| Description | Awarded to a freshman who does not qualify for grants because of his/her parents' income status. |
| Eligibility | Freshmen Only |
| Type | Scholarship |
| Number per Year | 0 |
| Number of Years | 0 |
| Basis | Need |
| Low Amount | $0 |
| High Amount | $0 |
| Cleveland Alcorn Club Award | |
|---|---|
| Description | Awarded annually to honor roll seniors. |
| Eligibility | -- |
| Type | Scholarship |
| Number per Year | 0 |
| Number of Years | 0 |
| Basis | Need |
| Low Amount | $0 |
| High Amount | $50 |
| County Agents' Revolving Loan Fund | |
|---|---|
| Description | Recipient must be of junior standing. Borrowers are expected to start repaying the loan after graduation. |
| Eligibility | -- |
| Type | Loan |
| Number per Year | 0 |
| Number of Years | 0 |
| Basis | Need |
| Low Amount | $0 |
| High Amount | $400 |
| Crosby Scholarship Award | |
|---|---|
| Description | An award of $100.00 cash and $60.00 monthly is given to Alcorn State for a student who graduates from Picayune High School, Picayune, Mississippi. It is a four year scholarship. |
| Eligibility | Freshmen Only |
| Type | Scholarship |
| Number per Year | 0 |
| Number of Years | 0 |
| Basis | Academic |
| Low Amount | $0 |
| High Amount | $100 |
| Dixon-Wesson Scholarship Fund | |
|---|---|
| Description | The recipients of this award must pursue a degree in teacher education and natural sciences. Persons will be selected on the basis of financial need and scholarly performance. Entering freshmen must have an ACT of 19 or a high school GPA of 3.0. |
| Eligibility | -- |
| Type | Scholarship |
| Number per Year | 0 |
| Number of Years | 0 |
| Basis | Need |
| Low Amount | $0 |
| High Amount | $0 |
| Endowed Alumni Scholarships | |
|---|---|
| Description | Awarded to students on the basis of scholarly performance, need, and area of specialization. Preference is given to those students in critical manpower areas. |
| Eligibility | -- |
| Type | Scholarship |
| Number per Year | 0 |
| Number of Years | 0 |
| Basis | Need |
| Low Amount | $600 |
| High Amount | $0 |
| John W. Owens, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund | |
|---|---|
| Description | The recipient must be an agriculture major. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of need and scholarly performance. Entering freshmen must have a ACT of 21. Continuing students must have a GPA of 3.0. |
| Eligibility | -- |
| Type | Scholarship |
| Number per Year | 0 |
| Number of Years | 0 |
| Basis | Need |
| Low Amount | $0 |
| High Amount | $0 |
| Juanita Wallace Williams Educational Trust Fund | |
|---|---|
| Description | Awarded annually to one or more students majoring in education. The funds may be used as part of the cost of tuition, books, supplies, and room and board. The recipient must possess leadership ability, scholarship, and be in good standing at the university. |
| Eligibility | -- |
| Type | Scholarship |
| Number per Year | 0 |
| Number of Years | 0 |
| Basis | Academic |
| Low Amount | $0 |
| High Amount | $0 |
| L.T. and Regina Ellis Memorial Scholarship | |
|---|---|
| Description | The recipient should have at least a 3.25 high school GPA, and should pursue a major in education, mathematics, computer science, or one of the natural sciences. |
| Eligibility | Freshmen Only |
| Type | Scholarship |
| Number per Year | 0 |
| Number of Years | 0 |
| Basis | Academic |
| Low Amount | $0 |
| High Amount | $0 |
| Levander Kinds, Jr. Memorial Scholarship. | |
|---|---|
| Description | Preference is given to students majoring in the social sciences, music, languages, or to those who aspire to be in ministry. Need, scholastic standing, and student potential are the selection criterion. |
| Eligibility | -- |
| Type | Scholarship |
| Number per Year | 0 |
| Number of Years | 0 |
| Basis | Need |
| Low Amount | $125 |
| High Amount | $0 |
| Mabel L. Thomas Memorial Scholarship Fund | |
|---|---|
| Description | Recipients must be enrolled in the graduate program. Selection will be based on character, scholarship, and financial need. |
| Eligibility | -- |
| Type | Scholarship |
| Number per Year | 0 |
| Number of Years | 0 |
| Basis | Need |
| Low Amount | $0 |
| High Amount | $0 |
| Mabel O. Henley Lott Scholarship | |
|---|---|
| Description | Awarded each year to one student for high academic achievement while enrolled at Alcorn State University. |
| Eligibility | -- |
| Type | Scholarship |
| Number per Year | 0 |
| Number of Years | 0 |
| Basis | Academic |
| Low Amount | $1,000 |
| High Amount | $0 |
| Medgar Evers Scholarship Fund | |
|---|---|
| Description | Awarded to students majoring in critical manpower areas. |
| Eligibility | -- |
| Type | Scholarship |
| Number per Year | 0 |
| Number of Years | 0 |
| Basis | Academic |
| Low Amount | $0 |
| High Amount | $0 |
| Music Scholarships | |
|---|---|
| Description | Awarded to students majoring in music providing they meet the criteria of the department. |
| Eligibility | -- |
| Type | Scholarship |
| Number per Year | 0 |
| Number of Years | 0 |
| Basis | Skill |
| Low Amount | $0 |
| High Amount | $0 |
| Polly Ann White Accountancy Scholarship | |
|---|---|
| Description | Award is open to applicants at the junior or senior level who are planning to pursue a career in accounting. Selections will be made by the accounting faculty based on character, scholarship and financial need. |
| Eligibility | -- |
| Type | Scholarship |
| Number per Year | 0 |
| Number of Years | 0 |
| Basis | Need |
| Low Amount | $0 |
| High Amount | $0 |
| Presser Scholarship Award | |
|---|---|
| Description | Awarded annually to the outstanding student in the Music Department following his/her junior year. |
| Eligibility | -- |
| Type | Scholarship |
| Number per Year | 0 |
| Number of Years | 0 |
| Basis | Academic |
| Low Amount | $0 |
| High Amount | $2,250 |
| Scholarships | |
|---|---|
| Description | General service and special scholarships are available to qualified students. |
| Eligibility | Renewable |
| Type | Scholarship |
| Number per Year | 0 |
| Number of Years | 0 |
| Basis | Need |
| Low Amount | $625 |
| High Amount | $5,132 |
| Sears, Roebuck Foundation Scholarships | |
|---|---|
| Description | A revolving student loan funded with a capacity of $7500 is to be used to guarantee loans for agriculture students. Applicants for these loans must meet the requirements of the United Student Aid Fund. Generally, preference will be given to juniors and seniors. |
| Eligibility | -- |
| Type | Scholarship |
| Number per Year | 0 |
| Number of Years | 0 |
| Basis | Academic |
| Low Amount | $0 |
| High Amount | $7,500 |
| Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Scholarship Award | |
|---|---|
| Description | A scholarship is awarded to the member of Sigma Gamma Rho who maintains the highest average during the school year. |
| Eligibility | -- |
| Type | Scholarship |
| Number per Year | 0 |
| Number of Years | 0 |
| Basis | Academic |
| Low Amount | $25 |
| High Amount | $0 |
| The A.L. Johnson Award | |
|---|---|
| Description | Awarded to the most outstanding Sphinxman for scholarship, leadership, and fraternal outlook. |
| Eligibility | -- |
| Type | Scholarship |
| Number per Year | 0 |
| Number of Years | 0 |
| Basis | Academic |
| Low Amount | $0 |
| High Amount | $50 |
| The Dow Chemical Academic Achievement and Scholarship Awards | |
|---|---|
| Description | Awarded to chemistry students. |
| Eligibility | -- |
| Type | Scholarship |
| Number per Year | 0 |
| Number of Years | 0 |
| Basis | Academic |
| Low Amount | $0 |
| High Amount | $0 |
| The Ella Lorean Marshall Johnson Memorial Scholarship | |
|---|---|
| Description | The scholarship will be given to a sophomore home economics major whose parents do not qualify for grants and aids because of their income status. |
| Eligibility | -- |
| Type | Scholarship |
| Number per Year | 0 |
| Number of Years | 0 |
| Basis | Need |
| Low Amount | $0 |
| High Amount | $0 |
| The Inez Stutts Knowles Scholarship Fund | |
|---|---|
| Description | Awarded on the basis of need, scholarly performance, and critical manpower areas. Continuing students must have a GPA of 3.0, while freshmen must have a ACT of 21. |
| Eligibility | -- |
| Type | Scholarship |
| Number per Year | 0 |
| Number of Years | 0 |
| Basis | Need |
| Low Amount | $0 |
| High Amount | $0 |
| The Jack Spinks Endowed Scholarship Fund | |
|---|---|
| Description | All currently enrolled students and accepted freshmen are eligible. The recipient must be an all-around student who exemplifies the spirit and desire to achieve. |
| Eligibility | -- |
| Type | Scholarship |
| Number per Year | 0 |
| Number of Years | 0 |
| Basis | Academic |
| Low Amount | $0 |
| High Amount | $0 |
| The Jesse Anderson Morris, Sr. Memorial Scholarship | |
|---|---|
| Description | The scholarship will be given each year to a junior or senior majoring in agriculture. The recipient must be of excellent moral character and committed to a career in agriculture. |
| Eligibility | -- |
| Type | Scholarship |
| Number per Year | 0 |
| Number of Years | 0 |
| Basis | Academic |
| Low Amount | $0 |
| High Amount | $0 |
| The LTC Norman S. Calhoun, Jr. Memorial Award | |
|---|---|
| Description | Given to the cadet who best exemplifies the qualities of dedication, enthusiasm, honesty, sincerity, and empathy. The cadet must be nominated by a member of the cadre in the Department of Military Science and be an advanced course cadet. |
| Eligibility | -- |
| Type | Scholarship |
| Number per Year | 0 |
| Number of Years | 0 |
| Basis | Academic |
| Low Amount | $0 |
| High Amount | $0 |
| The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Scholarship | |
|---|---|
| Description | An award is given to the young man who has completed at least two semesters' work, who has a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above, and who best represents the principles of scholarship, manhood, morality, and perseverance. |
| Eligibility | -- |
| Type | Scholarship |
| Number per Year | 0 |
| Number of Years | 0 |
| Basis | Academic |
| Low Amount | $0 |
| High Amount | $50 |
| The Parmi Nous Club Scholarship Prize | |
|---|---|
| Description | A scholarship is awarded to the most outstanding young woman in the junior class based on scholarship, cooperative spirit, personality, and contribution to the university in general. |
| Eligibility | -- |
| Type | Scholarship |
| Number per Year | 0 |
| Number of Years | 0 |
| Basis | Academic |
| Low Amount | $0 |
| High Amount | $100 |
| University Scholarships | |
|---|---|
| Description | Available to students who graduate from high school with a minimum ACT score of 22. Students must register full-time on campus, be Mississippi resident students each semester, and maintain a 3.5 GPA each semester for this aid to be renewed. |
| Eligibility | Freshmen Only, Renewable |
| Type | Scholarship |
| Number per Year | 0 |
| Number of Years | 0 |
| Basis | Academic |
| Low Amount | $0 |
| High Amount | $0 |
| Vogue Socialite Club, Inc. Scholarship Fund | |
|---|---|
| Description | Awarded to a student majoring in home economics. |
| Eligibility | -- |
| Type | Scholarship |
| Number per Year | 0 |
| Number of Years | 0 |
| Basis | Academic |
| Low Amount | $0 |
| High Amount | $0 |
| William Shelton Nelson and Addie R. Nelson Memorial Scholarship Fund | |
|---|---|
| Description | Awarded annually on the basis of need, scholarly performance, and critical manpower areas. The recipient must have at least a 3.0 GPA, and entering freshmen must have an ACT of at least 21. All currently enrolled students and accepted freshmen are eligible. |
| Eligibility | -- |
| Type | Scholarship |
| Number per Year | 0 |
| Number of Years | 0 |
| Basis | Academic |
| Low Amount | $0 |
| High Amount | $0 |
| Willie F. Jackson Vocational Agriculture Teacher Endowed Scholarship | |
|---|---|
| Description | Awarded annually to agriculture majors who will be selected on the basis of need, scholarly performance, and critical manpower areas. Recipient must have a GPA of 3.0, and freshmen must have an ACT of 21. |
| Eligibility | -- |
| Type | Scholarship |
| Number per Year | 0 |
| Number of Years | 0 |
| Basis | Need |
| Low Amount | $0 |
| High Amount | $0 |
| Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Scholarship | |
|---|---|
| Description | A scholarship is awarded to a female freshman who possesses scholarship, leadership, and cooperative spirit. |
| Eligibility | -- |
| Type | Scholarship |
| Number per Year | 0 |
| Number of Years | 0 |
| Basis | Academic |
| Low Amount | $25 |
| High Amount | $0 |
Contact for Financial Aid
| Name | Juanita McKenzie Russell |
| Title | Director of Financial Aid |
| Job Description | -- |
| Address | Alcorn State University, Office of Financial Aid 1000 ASU Dr. Alcorn State, Mississippi 39096 |
| Phone | (601)877-6190 |
| Toll-Free | -- |
| Fax | -- |
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Percentage of Students Receiving Financial Aid
Average Financial Aid Provided
(compared to in-state tuition of $3,970 and out-of-state tuition of $3,970)
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