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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>MISSISSIPPI HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE CORPORATION ("THE ORGANIZATION") CONTRACTS WITH AND PAYS A MANAGEMENT FEE TO EDUCATION SERVICES FOUNDATION FOR ALL OF ITS ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS NO EMPLOYEES.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DISTRIBUTES A COPY OF THE TAX RETURN TO THE BOARD AT THEIR REGULAR MEETING. ALL BOARD MEMBERS REVIEW THE RETURN AND CHECK FOR ANY CHANGES OR ADDITIONS THAT NEED TO BE MADE. ONCE IT HAS BEEN DECIDED THAT NO FURTHER CHANGES ARE NECESSARY, THE RETURN IS FINALIZED AND FILED.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C, ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE OVERSIGHT OF AUDIT:</ReturnReference>
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