Financial Aid Division Staff

Financial Aid Division
FINANCIAL AID OFFICE	1-800-279-9777
Karen Kennedy, Director	1-800-279-9777	karen.kennedy@state.nm.us
Heather Romero, Financial Aid Coordinator	505.476.8410	heather.romero@state.nm.us
Feliz Romero, Program Coordinator	505.476.8411	feliz.romero1@state.nm.us
Mia Candelaria, Financial Aid Specialist	505.476.8412	miap.candelaria@state.nm.us

Financial Aid & Scholarship Introduction

The Financial Aid Division is dedicated to helping students find money to attend college.  We provide approximately $87 million dollars every year in financial aid to students in New Mexico.  We offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of our state’s diverse population.

Financial Aid Division Goals

• To inform students in New Mexico that college is attainable and affordable

• To provide students and their families with the consumer information needed to make informed decisions about financing an education

• To make information about our financial aid programs accessible to all who qualify

• To provide funding to pay for educational expenses for as many New Mexican students as possible

• We also strive to keep the process of applying for state financial aid easy.  With the exception of our Loan-for-Service programs, there are no separate state applications that must be submitted.  Simply apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA).

•  For more information about available federal financial aid also visit www.studentaid.ed.gov

The Following Types of Financial Aid are Available:

•       Legislative Lottery Scholarship

•       Legislative Lottery Scholarship FAQs

•        Scholarships

•         Grants

•        Work-Study

•        Loan-for-Service Programs

•        Loan Repayment Programs

For the complete drop down menu for the Financial Aid Division please visit the Financial Aid link on the HED main page.