New Mexico Lottery Scholarship

The Lottery Scholarship is awarded to eligible New Mexico residents who attend a public college or university in the state who attend full-time and maintain a 2.5 GPA.

You are eligible if you meet the following requirements:

• Enroll full-time at a New Mexico public college or university the semester following graduation or completion of a certificate.
• You maintain a 2.5 GPA while enrolled in a college or university.

That's it! If you meet the requirements and enroll you'll receive the Lottery Scholarship.

How do I qualify for the Lottery Scholarship?

To qualify for the Lottery Scholarship, you will need to:

Enroll full-time at a New Mexico public college or university within 16 months of high school graduation, or completion of a high school equivalency or home school certificate. Full-time means:

• 15 credit hours at a four-year university
• 12 credit hours at a community college
• Achieve and maintain a 2.5 grade point average (GPA).
• Maintain full-time enrollment every fall and spring semesters.

Please note that students with disabilities may qualify for reduced credit hour requirements and additional semesters of the scholarship.

How do I apply for the Lottery Scholarship?

Public colleges and universities in New Mexico automatically award the Lottery Scholarship to students who are eligible when they enroll and register for classes, so there is no separate scholarship application to fill out. However, you should let your financial aid advisor know that you plan to establish eligibility for the Lottery Scholarship during your first semester so they can help you stay on track.

What does the Lottery Scholarship pay for?

The Lottery Scholarship pays for 100% of tuition. Students receiving the Lottery Scholarship for tuition can receive supplemental assistance from the Opportunity Scholarship for course-specific fees.