Financial Aid

Students who are accepted for participation on a study abroad program may apply for financial aid if they meet federal requirements for a guaranteed student loan.

Southern Miss students requiring financial aid should contact the Office of International Programs Office before requesting a study-abroad financial aid application from the university's Financial Aid Office.

Pell Grants, faculty/staff dependent scholarships, faculty/staff tuition waivers, and graduate assistantships are also accepted. Students are advised to begin the financial aid process well in advance of these deadlines.

Consortium school students should contact the school office listed to find out how to apply for financial aid. Non-Southern Miss/consortium school students should apply for financial aid through the school in which they are currently enrolled and seeking a degree. Financial aid agreements between Southern Miss and other schools are available, if requested. If more information is needed, contact the Southern Miss Office of International Programs at 601.266.4344 (fax 601.266.5699).

Please note: If you are eligible for both the honors travel award and the Golden Key discount, only one may apply to the cost of the program.  We will apply the award/discount which gives you the highest award/discount.

For further information about scholarships please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions page.