New Mexico Legislative Lottery Scholarship
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- Award
- 100% of tuition at New Mexico public colleges and universities, up to seven semesters (three at community colleges). The Opportunity Scholarship can cover the first qualifying semester and course fees.
- Deadline
- No separate scholarship application. Normally establish full-time college eligibility within 16 months after qualifying high-school/HSE/homeschool completion; follow institutional admission/enrolment deadlines. Disability documentation has separate preterm timing; ask financial-aid office.
- How to apply
- No separate scholarship application or FAFSA required. Enrol/register at eligible New Mexico public institution and notify financial-aid adviser that first full-time semester establishes Lottery eligibility. College determines qualification and credits award. Disability accommodation requires student-services documentation and timely notice before term.
- What you'll need
- No separate application: you are considered when you apply for admission
- Who can apply
- New Mexico resident (normally 12 consecutive months) with qualifying New Mexico high-school graduation, HSE while resident or registered homeschool completion; first bachelor not yet earned. Eligible out-of-state members of a Nation/Tribe/Pueblo wholly or partly in New Mexico can qualify with membership proof. Noncitizens may qualify through nondiscrimination waiver after at least one year New Mexico high-school attendance and qualifying NM graduation/HSE. Establish and maintain 2.50 college GPA, full-time 15 credits four-year or 12 community college within 16 months and continuous fall/spring enrolment, with disability/approved interruption exceptions.
- Good to know
- Tuition only at eligible participating New Mexico public institutions, not private/out-of-state colleges. Lottery starts after qualifying first semester; bridge/Opportunity aid may fund that term and course-specific fees. Up to seven bachelor-funded semesters or first bachelor completion, three community-college semesters; disability exceptions may extend. Summer optional. Withdrawal/credit shortfall needs prompt institutional review; approved leave may preserve eligibility.
- Details
- Test optional