New Mexico Legislative Lottery Scholarship

New Mexico Higher Education Department

Amount: Full tuition and fees
Deadline: Varies by institution
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: Yes

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About

The New Mexico Legislative Lottery Scholarship helps cover the cost of tuition for New Mexico high school graduates attending eligible public colleges and universities in the state.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: US
  • GPA: 2.5+ (first semester college GPA)
  • Demographic: New Mexico resident
  • Graduate from an eligible New Mexico high school
  • Maintain full-time enrollment
  • Obtain a 2.5 cumulative GPA by the end of the first semester of college

Required Materials

  • FAFSA
  • Admission to an eligible New Mexico public college/university

Timeline

No separate application; eligibility determined by FAFSA and enrollment. Typically awarded after the first semester of college.

Tips

Focus on maintaining a strong GPA in your first semester of college to qualify. Ensure your FAFSA is submitted on time.