Grants and scholarships are one of many ways to pay for your college education. In an effort to recognize academic achievement, service, and talent, scholarships are awarded each year to many deserving students. In addition to the institutional aid that Northern New Mexico College offers, there are many "outside" scholarships available through local businesses and organizations. We recommend checking for scholarships through your local community (schools, chamber of commerce, etc.) first.
A FAFSA must be received for each student who wishes to be considered for any need-based aid.
If you are a high school senior, check with your high school guidance counselor for additional sponsors. Scholarship information is also available via the internet. You may find the following web sites helpful:
IMPORTANT: Your financial aid from all sources cannot exceed the cost of attendance established by the University. If you receive a scholarship, whether it is from the college or from a private source, you should notify the Financial Aid Office. We are required to review your aid package to make sure that you are not receiving more aid than your total cost of attendance. In many cases we are able to include your scholarship or grant without adjusting any of your other aid, increasing the total amount of your aid package. Sometimes we have to reduce or replace another form of aid. In that case, we always attempt to reduce or replace any loans that you might have been offered first. We strongly encourage you to explore all scholarship opportunities as valuable means to help finance your college education.
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DEADLINE: January 20, 2009
Los Alamos Employees Scholarship- In 1998, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and its employees, retirees, and contractors partnered with the LANL Foundation to create the Los Alamos Employees’ Scholarship Fund (LAESF). The Fund’s goal is to provide scholarships that support the students of Northern New Mexico who are pursuing undergraduate degrees in fields that will serve the region. Awards are based on academic performance (academic rigor, GPA, and standardized test scores), leadership potential (extracurricular and community service activities), critical thinking skills, and career goals (relevant to LANL or local community needs). Financial need, diversity, and regional representation are integral components of the selections process.
Application Process: Applications are available at Northern New Mexico College Financial Aid Office or at LANL Foundation
DEADLINE - On Going
Northern Bridge Scholarship: This is a one-time scholarship that pays tuition to current high school and GED graduates. Student must be a New Mexico Resident who: Graduated in 2008 from a New Mexico public high school received a or an accredited NM private high school with a 2.0 or better gpa;
DEADLINE - On Going
Legislative Lottery Scholarship (Formerly known as the Lottery Success Scholarship: The Legislative Lottery Scholarship helps pay tuition expenses for New Mexico high scholl graduates (or GED recipients) who plan to attend an eligible New Mexico public college or university.
Students establish eligibility in the first regular semester immediately following their high school graduation and funding begins in the second college semester.
DEADLINE -June 30, 2008
MANA Del Norte: MANA del Norte is a scholarship to assist Hispanic women from Northern New Mexico in continuing and/or completing their post-secondary education.
Information, application and guidelines are available online at: MANA
DEADLINE -Call 367-0259
Espanola Hostpital Auxilary Scholarship: This scholarship is available if you are entering a health profession program and enrolled full-time at Northern. Emphais will be given to thos students who demonstrate theintention of working at the Espanola Hospital if offered a position upon graduation.
For further information contact: Jeanelle Schultz
Espanola Hospital
1010 Spruce Street
Espanola, NM 87532 (505) 367-0259
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