 ince
1996, the New Mexico Lottery has raised more than $361
million for education in New Mexico. In that time, more
than
48,000 students from across the state have attended New
Mexico public colleges, universities and technical
colleges with the help of a Legislative Lottery Scholarship.
Part of every dollar spent on Lottery tickets
benefits
New Mexico’s future. It opens the door to new generations
of New Mexicans to obtain a college education that
otherwise might not have been possible. And that makes New
Mexico a smarter, better place.
The Legislative Lottery Scholarship helps provide
tuition for New Mexico high school graduates (or GED
recipients) who want to attend a New Mexico public college
or university. Here are the requirements:
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Must be a New Mexico resident; |
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Must have graduated from a New
Mexico public high school, an accredited private high school recognized by
the Public Education Department, or have obtained a New Mexico GED; |
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Must be enrolled full-time at an eligible New Mexico
public college or university, in the first regular semester immediately
following high school graduation; and |
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Must obtain and maintain at least a 2.5 GPA. |
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Tuition funding; |
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Eight consecutive semesters of eligibility beginning
with the second semester of college enrollment; |
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No application required, although some colleges may require the
completion of FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. |
Simply contact your college financial aid office,
high school guidance counselor or the
New Mexico Higher Education Department at
1-800-279-9777. |
