New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship
The New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship is a statewide college promise program offering free tuition at 2-year and 4-year public institutions for first-time students and adult learners. Students must reside in the state of New Mexico and meet certain merit requirements to be eligible for this program, which is awarded on a last dollar basis.
Promise Typology Category
State merit-based aid programs
State
New Mexico
Residency Requirement
State
Type of Award
Financial Award
Financial Award is Limited to Students with Financial Need
No
Financial Award is Limited to Students who Meet Academic Achievement Requirements
Yes
Disbursement of Financial Aid
Last Dollar
Sponsored by Single Agency
Yes
Program Offers Support Services
Unknown
PennAHEAD's research team created a comprehensive database that identifies the key components of College Promise programs operating nationwide.
