Beginning in the fall of 2025, some new college students will be able to attend Delta State University free of charge.
The school announced the Delta State Free Tuition Scholarship on Friday, a program that will cover 100% of tuition for Pell Grant-eligible, first-time freshmen.
“We believe that a student’s financial situation should never be a barrier to earning a college degree,” Delta State President Dr. Daniel Ennis said. “This scholarship reinforces our mission to empower students and invest in the future of our communities.”
Students are eligible for a Federal Student Aid Pell Grant if they “display exceptional financial need,” per the FSA. Through Delta State’s supplemental program, any remaining out-of-pocket costs not covered by the federal grant will be paid.
“With this program, we’re sending a clear message: If you want to go to college, let’s go,” Ennis continued. “Delta State is all in on making higher education more accessible and affordable.”
The scholarship will be renewable for up to four years, or eight semesters, as long as the student is still Pell Grant-eligible and continues academic progress toward a degree.
To learn more about the program, click here.
