Applying For Financial Aid
Applying For Financial Aid
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Email
finaid@nmsu.edu
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Application Process
Application Deadline
Rolling
Award Notification
On a rolling basis beginning January 1
High School Program
College preparatory program is recommended
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid
Federal Methodology
Forms Required Cost
FAFSA Code is 002657 Free
Profile of 2022-23 Financial Aid
Profile of 2022-23 Financial Aid
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Freshman
Financial Aid Applicants
2,057 (89.7%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need
1,641 (79.8%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
1,641 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
499 (30.4%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
82%
Average Award
$19,931
Need-Based Gift
Received by 1,635 (99.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $15,400
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 513 (31.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,353
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 293 (17.9%) of aid recipients
422 (18.4%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,401
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
7,212 (80.3%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need
6,025 (83.5%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
6,021 (99.9%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
1,938 (32.2%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
83%
Average Award
$19,835
Need-Based Gift
Received by 5,935 (98.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $15,461
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 2,172 (36.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,815
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 1,107 (18.4%) of aid recipients
1,685 (18.8%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,789
All Undergraduates
2024 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
42%
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$18,279
Financial Aid Programs
Financial Aid Programs
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Loans
Federal Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Plus Loans
State Loans
Available
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants
SEOG
State scholarships
Institutional scholarships
Private scholarships
Non-Need-Based Available
Creative arts/performance scholarships
Special achievements/activities
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
Agriculture
Area/Ethnic Studies
Biological Sciences
Business
Communication
Computer Science
Education
Engineering/Technologies
English
Foreign Languages
Health Fields
Home Economics
Humanities
Mathematics
Military Science
Physical Sciences
Social Sciences
Number of Awards
Not reported
Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
Applied Art and Design
Art/Fine Arts
Cinema/Film/Broadcasting
Creative Writing
Dance
Journalism/Publications
Music
Performing Arts
Theater/Drama
Number of Awards
30
Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
Cheerleading/Drum Major
Hobbies/Interests
Junior Miss
Leadership
Memberships
Rodeo
Number of Awards
11
Special Characteristics Award Areas
Adult Students
Children and Siblings of Alumni
Children of Current Students
Children of Faculty/Staff
Children of Public Servants
Children of Union Members/Company Employees
Children of Workers in Trades
Children with a Deceased or Disabled Parent
Ethnic Background
Handicapped Students
International Students
Local/State Students
Married Students
Members of Minorities
Out-of-State Students
Previous College Experience
Public Servants
Spouses of Current Students
Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Public Servants
Veterans
Number of Awards
Not reported
Employment
Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available
other work study available
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
$6,961
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