FAFSA Information
Please see your college and career readiness counselor if you need assistance or have questions on how to complete your FAFSA
If you require FAFSA assistance please look at these FAFSA-related steps for Class of 2023 graduates.
STEP 1: The Student and parent will need to obtain an FSA ID # you can do this at
https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch
STEP 2: you can start to fill out the FAFSA application for 2023-2024 year- the website is https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
If you need assistance, the New Mexico Educational Assistance Foundation (NMEAF) has additional information on their website on support at www.nmeaf.org and you can set up a virtual appointment by emailing: outreach@nmeaf.org. The University of New Mexico also offers FAFSA workshops and support to any student regardless of their college choice: https://financialaid.unm.edu/fafsaworkshops/index.html
In addition to the FAFSA form, many private colleges and universities require students to complete the College Board's financial aid profile in order to determine how much financial aid and scholarship assistance the student will need.
Visit the College Board's CSS Profile website!
Special Circumstances
For students who are homeless, you will need to contact the APS Title 1 Homeless Project. (505-256-8239 ext. 46902)
For students who are undocumented, you will need to contact Armando Bustamante who works with El Centro de la Raza at the University of New Mexico. (505-277-5020)
For fafsa help contact below
UNM:
Sebastian Molinar
505-277-0350
Maria Anchondo
505-277-4382
Marcial Martinez
505-277-2203
CNM:
To contact CNM: 505-224-3000 or the student may go to this link and fill out a form requesting assistance: or email: cortega24@cnm.edu or cortega24@cnm.edu
NMEAF:
MarketingDepartment@nmeaf.org
761-2352 (Joni)
761-2070 (Ruben)