NM Lottery Scholarship & Bridge to Success:
New Mexico Lottery Scholarship:
New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship:
NM Scholars Scholarship:
Bridge to Success: The Bridge Scholarship helps students pay for the 1st semester of college. Qualifications vary by school.
** Check with individual colleges for qualification information. NMEAF's Scholarship, FAFSA Fund Your Future:
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Scholarships:
Letter of Recommendation:
- Local & National Scholarships
- GEAR UP New Mexico
- NM Workforce Solutions Scholarship Finder
- Scholarships for New Mexico Students
- Scholarship Search Engines and Sample Scholarship Essays
- UNM's General Scholarship Resource List (do not have to attend UNM)
Letter of Recommendation:
- Many scholarships require a letter of recommendation. Use this form to give your recommender more information about you. Always give your recommender information on the scholarship, deadlines, and a minimum of 10 day notice to write a letter.
FAFSA (opens 12/23!): The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) helps student's to be considered for the maximum amount of aid. Colleges and Universities throughout the nation will accept the FAFSA at any time, but they all have priority dates. The FAFSA Application is to be filled out the students senior year of High School. You you need the following information to complete the FAFSA Application
Students and families will use their Prior-Year tax information. Students applying for college admittance in August 2024 will use 2022 tax information. Aid comes in the form of federal pell grants and state grants (money that does not need to be paid back), work-study (money awarded by working on campus) and loans (money that does need to be paid back) and can also include school-based scholarships. Please be aware that many FAFSA priority deadlines! Check with the college's financial aid office for the priority deadline. *Make sure you are filling out your FAFSA. Every Senior should have it on file regardless of family income. Resources: What to Do If You’re Selected for FAFSA Verification New Mexico Educational Assistance Foundation (NMEAF)- Fund Your Future Federal Student Aid NM Department of Education Who is my parent for FAFSA? Order Tax Transcript (if required by College) Wyatt, FAFSA Assistance Chatbot 2022-23 Financial Aid Presentation 2022-23 Financial Aid Presentation (Spanish) |