Getting Started on your Financial Aid
@Northern New Mexico College, we are committed to making sure that college is affordable for every student. Whether you are a recent high school or HSE graduate or adult returning to school, we are here to help you access the federal and state financial resources available to you.
The first step to receiving all types of Federal Financial Aid, including grants, loans and work study is to complete the FAFSA form.
The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Students must complete the FAFSA every year, and we encourage students to complete the FAFSA online as soon as possible.
Northern Scholarships Application Now Open for Spring 2025
Deadline is Friday, December 20, 2024
Northern is offering several scholarships for current and prospective students to help cover the cost of a college education. Northern considers a variety of factors
in determining scholarship awards including campus and community involvement, major,
and personal experiences. Please complete this application no later than Friday, December
20, 2024.
Students selected for any Northern Scholarship will receive the funds in the Spring 2025 semester upon verification of recipients' enrollment at Northern. For more information: Please contact the Financial Aid office at finaid@nnmc.edu or 747-2128.
APPLY HERE for Financial Aid & to Complete Your FAFSA Form:
Our Financial Aid "how to" page will take you through the entire process, step by step, starting with how to complete the FAFSA form (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) with helpful short videos for you and your family.
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The Lottery Scholarship covers 100% of tuition for recent New Mexico high school graduates.
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Financial Aid & Scholarships
At Northern, we are dedicated to making college as affordable as possible for our students.
Financial Aid Process
Scholarships & Grants
Estimate Your Costs
Are you on track for your Financial Aid?
Apply for Aid + Complete the FAFSA
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit your information to be considered for available federal & state grants and scholarships.
How to check your financial aid status
Our Award Notification page gives you step-by-step instructions on how to check your financial aid through your student portal, and make sure you've submitted all required documents.
Received your award? Check for updates.
Check your award notices online at myNNMC. Check back often as aid and scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis.