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New Mexico
Legislative Lottery
Scholarship
The Legislative Lottery Scholarship helps offset
tuition for any New Mexico high school graduate (or GED
recipient) who wants to attend a New Mexico public
college or university.
How much is the award?
The scholarships may pay up to 100% of tuition depending
on the availability of funding.
Who is eligible?
Students must meet the following requirements
in order to be eligible for an award:
- Must be a New Mexico Resident
- Must have graduated from a New Mexico public high
school, an accredited New Mexico private high school,
or have obtained a New Mexico GED.
- Must be enrolled full-time and complete 12
credit hours, at an
eligible New Mexico public college
or university, in the first regular semester immediately
following their high school graduation.
- Must obtain a 2.5 GPA during their first college
semester.
Eligible students do not begin receiving the award
until their second semester of full-time enrollment,
provided that all eligibility requirements have been
met. Based upon their satisfactory academic progress
and other factors, a student may be eligible for up
to eight consecutive semesters of support.
How do I apply?
Apply through the Financial Aid Office of any New Mexico
public postsecondary institution.
When is the deadline?
Deadlines vary according to institution.
For more information contact:
The Higher Education Department
1.800.279.9777 or visit
http://hed.state.nm.us/
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