New Mexico State University (NMSU) Financial Aid and Scholarships
Students Receiving Aid
75%
Total Aid Amount
$88.757M
Financial Aid Official Website
fa.nmsu.edu/
New Mexico State University (NMSU), Las Cruces, New Mexico, provides financial assistance on the basis of the family’s ability to contribute. Last year, the university awarded over $88,757,105 in financial aid through scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study assistance.
Scholarships
University provides scholarships on the basis of student’s academic achievements, proven leadership, and participation in extracurricular activities- both in their schools and their communities. NMSUs merit-based scholarships are offered through the following programs:
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NMSU Merit Scholarship is awarded to the students based on the strength of their academic record
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President’s Scholarship is offered to the fresher students of the university.
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Dean’s Graduate Scholarship awarded to graduate students who have achieved academic achievements.
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Faculty Scholarship, awarded to those who scored excellent high school grades.
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University Scholarship awarded based on a combination of ACT/SAT scores.
Grants
Grants are gift assistance which is awarded on the basis of financial aid. Various grants awarded to the students at the university are as follows:
Federal Grants
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Federal Pell Grant, awarded only to those students who have not earned a bachelor’s degree.
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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant(SEOG), this grant is awarded to those students who have less financial need.
State Grants
- New Mexico Resident Scholarship, is awarded to the students who are residents of Mexico.