Financial Aid and Scholarship Services

Apply for the FAFSA, learn about our scholarships, attend upcoming events, and get in contact with us today.

Welcome to CNM Financial Aid and Scholarship Services

We’re here to help every current and potential learner access the financial support needed to reach their goals. Whether you’re completing the FAFSA, exploring scholarships, or planning for the next term, our caring team will guide you through every step. Together, we’ll make college affordable and your success achievable.

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Apply for the FAFSA

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is an application for Federal Grants (free money), Work-study (money you earn), and Student loans (money you pay back).

Many scholarships require the FAFSA to be completed and anyone planning on college, regardless of their financial status, should complete the application.

Learn About Our Scholarships

CNM has many scholarship options for both new and continuing students.

Our scholarships include featured scholarships, State of New Mexico scholarships, CNM programs with scholarship availability, and more.

Qualify for the NM Opportunity and Legislative Lottery Scholarships

The NM Opportunity Scholarship and Legislative Lottery Scholarship cover a significant amount of tuition and other fees for CNM students.

There is no application required for either scholarship; if you meet the eligibility criteria, the scholarship will be awarded.

Financial Aid assistance is available at Main, Montoya, South Valley, and Westside campuses.

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Contact the Financial Aid Outreach Team

The Financial Aid Outreach team, Cruz Ortega and Gerald Romero, offer assistance with FAFSA applications, myScholarship applications, and applications for more than 100 scholarships offered by CNM. Cruz and Gerald can assist you in English or Spanish.

If you have questions or are interested in a one-on-one appointment, please email us at [email protected].

You may also submit a question via our contact form, as well view other ways to contact us.

Cruz Ortega

Cruz Ortega was born and raised in Albuquerque and has over 10 years of experience in Financial Aid.

Cruz’s principles align with CNM's Core Value of Caring and he's here to assist and guide you through the application process. Cruz’s goal is for students to walk away knowing he cares about their situation and needs and understands the challenges they face when pursuing higher education.

Get in touch with Cruz at [email protected] or schedule a time to meet.

Gerald Romero, Jr.

Gerald Romero, Jr. is a first-generation college student from Las Vegas, NM and was raised in Albuquerque. He began his journey at CNM as a non-traditional student and work-study in Financial Aid. He earned four associate degrees before completing his BA at UNM and MA in Educational Administration at NMSU.

Gerald embodies CNM’s core value of being connected, supporting students through shared experience, guidance, and a commitment to their success.

Get in touch with Gerald at [email protected] or schedule a time to meet.