Mississippi Scholarship for Students with Dyslexia
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How does this program work?
The Mississippi Scholarship for Students with Dyslexia provides vouchers to help cover educational costs for students in grades 1-12 diagnosed with dyslexia. This program aims to give families options to access specialized dyslexia services and instruction to meet their child’s educational needs at special purpose non-public schools.
Why this matters to families in Mississippi:
Not every school is the right fit for every student, and the Mississippi Scholarship for Students with Dyslexia program gives families options when their assigned school is not meeting their child’s needs. It helps parents access a more suitable learning environment for their child diagnosed with dyslexia.
Award amounts for 2025-2026
Voucher
The maximum scholarship amount is equivalent to the Mississippi Adequate Education Program base student cost for the current school year. The program pays scholarship funds directly to the approved dyslexia therapy provider or the school the student attends.
Who is eligible for this program?
Students in grades 1-12 who have a confirmed dyslexia diagnosis can receive scholarship assistance through this program. The diagnosis must come from a licensed psychologist, psychometrist, or psychologist re-certified for dyslexia services.
How can families use the funds?
The Mississippi Department of Education pays the Scholarship funds directly to the approved dyslexia therapy provider or school the student attends.
What are the program rules and requirements?
- Residency: Applicants must be residents of Mississippi.
- Educational Status: Students in grades 1-12 in a Mississippi public or non-public school.
- Dyslexia Diagnosis: Students have been properly screened and diagnosed with dyslexia are eligible to receive scholarship assistance.
- School Requirements: Families can use the funds at a Mississippi approved dyslexia therapy provider or school.
- Other Mississippi Education Scholarship Programs: If you receive a scholarship through the Mississippi Scholarship for Students with Dyslexia, you cannot participate in the Mississippi Equal Opportunity for Students with Special Needs or the Mississippi Nate Rogers Speech Language Therapy Scholarship.
How do families apply?
- Check Eligibility: Ensure your child meets the residency requirements and has been properly screened and diagnosed with dyslexia.
- Application Additional Requirements: Visit the Mississippi Department of Education site for more detailed information on how to apply for the program.
- Gather Documentation: Collect required documents, including proof of dyslexia assessment and enrollment at an approved dyslexia therapy provider or school. Review application for any additional documents.
- Complete and Submit the Application: Follow the application process on the Mississippi Department of Education site for the Mississippi Scholarship for Students with Dyslexia.
Where can families learn more?
For other Mississippi School Choice Programs: Refer to our Mississippi State Summary.