The Governor's Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER)
ELIGIBILITY
- Be a Mississippi resident
- Be a continuing college student with at least 12 hours as of Fall 2021 that do not include high school/dual enrollment credits
- Have a minimum 2.0 cumulative college GPA
- Complete the GEER application
- Complete the 2022-2023 FAFSA and have an EFC below 15,000
- Be enrolled in at least 3 hours in a first certificate, associate's, or bachelor's degree program during Summer 2022
TO APPLY
- Complete the online application. To be considered for GEER, students must complete the GEER application, even if they have already completed a 2022-2023 Mississippi Aid Application
- Complete the 2022-2023 FAFSA
- Submit required supporting documents. New applications and some renewal applicants with a break in enrollment will be required to submit two forms of residency documentation
- DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2022
AWARD AMOUNT AND LENGTH OF ELIGIBILITY
- Award offers will be made shortly after the application deadline passes
- Community college recipients will receive up to $500 for Summer 2022
- Awards are paid directly to the institution
For more information:
Financial Aid Office
finaid@meridiancc.edu
601.484.8898