Must have worked in a school for two years and obtained a letter from the school principal. A Minimum 2.5 GPA is required. Complete FAFSA, then contact Financial Aid.

Education majors qualify with a 2.5 GPA, enrolled in 6 hours. Alternative Licensure Program (ALP) students qualify, enrolled in 5 hours. Complete FAFSA, then contact Financial Aid. 

One-time $500 scholarship for any teacher in training, minimum 3.0 GPA. This is a Fall semester awarded scholarship only and licensed teachers do not qualify (Gifted or TESOL). Contact Teacher Education at (505) 566-3044 for more information. 

All New Mexicans may qualify for tuition-free higher education with a 2.5 GPA enrolled in 6 or more credit hours. Contact Financial Aid. 

Processed through the state of New Mexico, ECED majors qualify if they are working more than 20 hours per week at a childcare site. FAFSA is not required. Go to: nmececd.org/scholarships.

$1,500 or $2,000 financial award for flexible support to meet the needs of Early Childhood Education students who must be enrolled either part or full-time, have a 2.5 GPA, and need to contact Financial Aid. A letter of request, graduation timeline, and reference will be required for funding.