Financial Aid & Scholarships Introduction  

 

The Financial Aid Division is dedicated to helping students find money to attend college.  We provide approximately $70 million dollars every year in financial aid to students in New Mexico.  We offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of our state’s diverse population.  The following types of financial aid are available:
·         Legislative Lottery Scholarship ·         Legislative Lottery Scholarship FAQs ·         Scholarships ·         Grants ·         Work-Study ·         Loan-for-Service Programs ·         Loan Repayment Programs

Financial Aid Division goals

 

• To inform students in New Mexico that college is attainable and affordable

 

• To provide students and their families with the consumer information needed to make informed decisions about financing an education

 

• To make information about our financial aid programs accessible to all who qualify

 

• To provide funding to pay for educational expenses for as many New Mexican students as possible

 

• We also strive to keep the process of applying for state financial aid easy.  With the exception of our Loan-for-Service programs, there are no separate state applications that must be submitted.  Simply apply for financial aid by completing theFree Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA).

 

• For more information about available federal financial aid also visit www.studentaid.ed.gov

 

Financial Aid Division contacts:
General Inquiries	1-800-279-9777
Loan for Service and Loan Repayment	Theresa.Acker@state.nm.us
Institutional Inquiries	Heather.Romero@state.nm.us
Financial Aid Director	Karen.Kennedy@state.nm.us