The C2C Grant
College costs shouldn’t stop you from returning to FINISH your degree.
Discover the C2C Grant
The C2C Grant was created to remove the financial burden that can keep adults from returning and completing a college degree.
- The C2C Grant provides $1,000 per semester to qualifying C2C participants to pay for college classes and educational expenses.
- The grant is renewable: Students can renew the grant each semester, and reapplying is even easier than the initial application!
- The grant does not need to be paid back.
- If a financial hold is keeping you from accessing your transcripts at a participating institution, the grant funds may be able to help.
- It is easy to apply for the C2C Grant. The simple application is all online and can be completed on a smartphone, tablet, or computer. Contact your C2C Coach to start your grant application process.
- The grant is only available to C2C program participants. If you are not yet part of C2C, you can learn more about the benefits and register for C2C.
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It felt great to walk across the stage and graduate Magna Cum Laude. C2C can make this possible for you."

It felt great to walk across the stage and graduate Magna Cum Laude. C2C can make this possible for you."

FAQs About the C2C Grant
No, the C2C Grant provides money that can be used toward tuition and educational expenses that does NOT need to be paid back.
The C2C Grant is only available to Mississippi residents who are attending a Mississippi public university or community college. Learn specific details on the Grant Details page under the “C2C Grant Eligibility and Qualifications” heading.
Only qualifying C2C participants can apply for the grant. If you are not yet a C2C student, please click here to register. C2C students should contact their C2C Coach for more information about applying for the grant.
Yes! C2C program participants looking to return and complete their degree can use the C2C Grant to payback monies owed to participating Mississippi colleges.
OTHER RESOURCES: Beyond C2C
MDHS provides primary support for the Complete 2 Compete Program and serves as an invaluable resource to adults working to complete their degrees. Discover more about the services MDHS offers.