The Northeast Mississippi Planning and Development District and its Board of Directors have recently announced plans to participate in and administer a Tuition Guarantee Program which includes Prentiss County.  Initial funding partners include Northeast Mississippi Planning and Development District, CREATE Foundation, Prentiss County Board of Supervisors, City of Booneville, Prentiss County School District, and the Booneville School District.

 Graduating Seniors of the Class of 2010 will be the first class to be served.  To take advantage of the program, graduating seniors must meet the following requirements:

1.  Graduate from high school by the end of May

2.  Take the American College Test (ACT) before the end of June.

3.  Apply  for the Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG) at the end of July.

4.  Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at the end of July.

5.  Enroll in Northeast MS Community College for the fall semester following high school graduation as a full time student (12 hours minimum).

The program is available for 4 consecutive semesters beginning the fall semester of freshman year.  To continue to receive assistance under this program, students must maintain a "C" average and maintain a full-time status.

Individuals, corporations, families, and businesses are encouraged to be direct contributing partners of the Tuition Guarantee Program.  The program is a 501(3) charitable organization.

For more information about the program or to donate, contact Northeast Mississippi Planning and Development District at 662.728.6248.