Core Curriculum Requirements for the Higher Education Legislative Plan (HELP)
 
The core curriculum requirements listed below should not be considered as the only requirements for participation in this program. Additional information will be provided with the application.
 
Core Curriculum is defined in Mississippi Code §37-157-1 (1) (d) as follows:

English I, II, III and IV (four [4] units ).

Algebra I and II (two [2] units).

Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus or comparable Advanced Mathematics (one [1] unit).

Biology (one [1] unit).

Chemistry (one [1] unit).

Earth Science, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Biology II, Chemistry II or Physics (one [1] unit).

American History (one [1] unit).

World History, World Cultures, Western Civilization or World Geography (one [1] unit).

Civics and/or Economics (one [1] unit).

Fine Arts Survey (one [1] unit); or substitute two (2) units of performance courses in music, dance or theater; or substitute two (2) units of studio art courses.

Foreign Language (two [2] units in a single language).

Computer Science, Computer Literacy or Data Processing (one-half [½] unit).

Electives from the above (one [1] unit).
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Jackson, MS 39211-6453
Email: sfa@mississippi.edu
Toll-Free: 1.800.327.2980
Telephone: 601.432.6997


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The mission of the Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid is to provide all qualified college and college-bound students with state-funded financial assistance, with a focus on Mississippi residents. In keeping with this mission, we have created one, easy to complete, application to enable student to apply for all state-funded scholarships, grants or loans.

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