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Mississippi is home to around 40 Title IV degree-granting institutions. What this means is, these schools have met five special requirements established by the U.S. Department of Education, making them eligible for Title IV federal financial aid programs. To earn Title IV status, the school must (1) grant an associate's degree or higher, (2) offer a program of at least 300 clock hours in length, (3) have accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, (4) have been in business for at least 2 years, and (5) sign a participation agreement with the Department.