New Mexico Lottery Success Scholarship

The Lottery Success 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/