Menu FINANCIAL AID DIVISION Home / Financial Aid The New Mexico Higher Education Department has extended its guidance for state financial aid eligibility during the public health emergency through the Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 semesters. Please contact your institution’s financial aid office or email fin.aid@state.nm.us for details. The New Mexico Higher Education Department will make accommodations for students whose eligibility for state financial aid such as the New Mexico Legislative Lottery Scholarship, Loan-For-Service and other state aid are impacted by COVID-19. Please contact your higher education institution financial aid office for details or contact NMHED at (800) 279-9777 or Fin.Aid@state.nm.us Click Here for the US Department of Education COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Financial Aid Division The New Mexico Higher Education Department, Financial Aid Division is dedicated to helping students in pursuing their educational goals by educating students, parents and the community about state aid opportunities. The Financial Aid Division provides over $100 million dollars each year in financial aid to students in New Mexico. A variety of programs are offered to meet the needs of our state’s diverse population. Financial Aid Division Goals Inform students that college is attainable and affordable; Provide students and their families with the consumer information needed to make informed decisions about financing an education; Make information about our financial aid programs accessible to all who qualify; Provide funding to pay for educational expenses for as many New Mexican students as possible; Strive to keep the process of applying for state financial aid easy. Click Here For Loan-For-Service Programs Click Here For Loan Repayment Programs Click Here For Scholarships Click Here For Grants Financial Aid Division Program Matrix Click Here to View Matrix FINANCIAL AID STAFF Harrison Rommel Ph.D., Financial Aid Director Heather Romero, Financial Aid Manager Mia Candelaria, Financial Aid Program Manager Tea Ramoz, Financial Aid Coordinator Toll Free: 1-800-279-9777 Email: fin.aid@state.nm.us COVID-19 PowerPoint NMHED Financial Aid Programs Update Webinar 7/10/19 WEBINAR PowerPoint Presentation Search for Information: CONTACT US: If you require additional guidance on how to direct your question or are not able to locate the information you are looking for on the New Mexico Higher Education Department's website, please send us a message. Divisions Adult Education Capital Projects Finance Financial Aid GEAR UP Indian Education Division Planning and Research Private Post-Secondary Schools Public Schools' Academic Affairs Data & Reports Adult Education Division Reports Data Collection and Reporting Data Reports NMHED Data Request New Mexico Longitudinal Data System (NMLDS) Sharing Data (instructions) Data Advisory Group Financial Aid COVID-19 Student Loan Relief Forms Grants Loan-For-Service Programs Loan Repayment Programs New Mexico 529 Education Savings Plan Residency Requirements Scholarships Students & Parents Academic & Financial Preparation for College Adult Education Closed School Transcript Requests Find a College or University High School Equivalency (HSE) Indian Education Division Internship Opportunities National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) Saving For College Student Complaints Resources for Schools Adult Education GEAR UP New Mexico Capital Projects Distance Education Authorization Finance Private Post-Secondary Schools Academic Policy Request for Proposals (RFP) Locations Santa Fe 2044 Galisteo Street, Suite 4 Santa Fe, NM 87505-2100 505-476-8400 Accessibility | Sitemap | Privacy Policy | Disclaimer | Copyright © 2021 New Mexico Higher Education Department. All Rights Reserved. Website Design by Xynergy