Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 10 - Education Institutions and Agencies
Part 601 - Authority and Responsibilities Rules and Regulations
Chapter 4 - Office of Student Financial Aid
Rule 10-601-4.2 - Director of Student Financial Aid

I. The Director of Student Financial Aid directs the activities of the Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid. The Director is designated by the Agency as the Director of the Postsecondary Board. In accordance with the Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Law of 1975, the Director, subject to the review of the Postsecondary Board, shall have the power of final approval of any application submitted. Subject to the approval of the Postsecondary Board, the Director has authority to promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for effective administration of the programs authorized by the Postsecondary Board.

II. The Director of Student Financial Aid is empowered to carry out the functions of the Board relating to the administration of the state financial aid programs. As such, the Director may approve and disapprove various items on behalf of the Board, including, but not limited to: requests for deferment, requests for cancellation, and requests for total and permanent disability. Subject to the approval of the Postsecondary Board, the Director has authority to promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the programs administered by the Office.