NM Lottery

Since 1996, the New Mexico Lottery has helped more than 75,000 students from across the state have attended New Mexico public colleges, universities and technical colleges with the help of a Lottery Success Scholarship.

Part of every dollar spent on Lottery tickets benefits New Mexico’s future. It opens the door to new generations of New Mexicans to obtain a college education that otherwise might not have been possible. And that makes New Mexico a smarter, better place.

Who is Qualified for a Scholarship

The Lottery Success Scholarship helps provide tuition for New Mexico high school graduates (or GED recipients) who want to attend a New Mexico public college or university. Here are the requirements:

• Be a New Mexico Resident;
• Graduate from a New Mexico public high school, an accredited private high school recognized by the Public Education Department, or obtain a New Mexico GED;
• Enroll full-time at an eligible New Mexico public college or university in the first regular semester immediately following high school graduation or obtaining a GED; military veterans who meet all other scholarship eligibility requirements have one year to enroll in college following an honorable or medical discharge;
• Obtain and maintain at least a 2.5 GPA.

Program Features

• Tuition funding
• Eight consecutive semesters of eligibility beginning with the second semester of college enrollment
• No application required, although some colleges may require completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

• Students who transfer to another eligible college keep the tuition, as long as they are meeting the eligibility requirements and have not exceeded their eligible semesters.

Need More Information?

Simply contact your college financial aid office (505) 566-3323, high school guidance counselor or the New Mexico Higher Education Department at 1-800-279-9777.