- The New Mexico Pell Grant is used for attending college. You can use this grant at any college in New Mexico as long as they participate in the Federal Student Aid Program if your school has a 6-digit federal school code. You will be able to know if you are eligible for the Pell Grant by your EFC. If your EFC is lower than $6206, then you are eligible. We’ve listed all the Federal Student Aid school codes for New Mexico colleges at the bottom of the page.
- There are also many other sources of financial aid for New Mexico students.
- The New Mexico Legislative Lottery Scholarship provides need-based scholarships to New Mexico residents attending in-state colleges and universities.
- The New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) provides various scholarships and grants to New Mexico residents, including the New Mexico Legislative Lottery Scholarship.
- Indigenous Education (IEA) provides financial assistance to New Mexico residents who are members of federally recognized tribes.
- The New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship provides merit-based scholarships to New Mexico high school graduates who meet certain academic requirements.
- The New Mexico National Guard Educational Assistance Program offers financial assistance to members of the New Mexico National Guard.
- The University of New Mexico Grants and Scholarship program offers various institutional scholarships and grants to students attending University of New Mexico.
- The New Mexico State University Grants and Scholarship program offers various institutional scholarships and grants to students attending New Mexico State University.