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Teacher Preparation Affordability Scholarship Program | NM Higher Education Department Teacher Preparation Affordability Scholarship Program Teacher Preparation Affordability Scholarship Program The purpose of the Act is to encourage eligible New Mexico students to attend and complete an accredited public education department approved teacher preparation program at a New Mexico public post-secondary educational institution or a tribal college by providing a scholarship opportunity.
The scholarship is intended to help defray the educational expenses charged by the public post-secondary institution or tribal college including tuition, fees, books and course supplies and living expenses. Is a resident of New Mexico or is eligible for the nondiscrimination waiver. May enroll less than half-time.
Has enrolled in a teacher preparation program at an eligible institution and who is pursuing a teaching degree at any time later than 120 days following high school graduation or the award of a high school equivalency credential recognized by the State of New Mexico; or Has enrolled in a teacher preparation program that leads to an appropriate educational credential to be licensed as a teacher by the New Mexico Public Education Department; Has not earned appropriate educational credentials to be licensed as a teacher by the Public Education Department; and Has demonstrated financial need as determined by the institution.
Students shall contact the teacher preparation program at the relevant institution for scholarship application instructions. Students shall apply directly to the teacher preparation program at the relevant institution. Institutions shall make awards based on financial need.
Awards shall not exceed $6,000 per academic year. The scholarship shall continue as the recipient maintains satisfactory academic progress at the eligible educational institution, but in no event shall the recipient receive the scholarship for more than five academic years. The amount of the scholarship award to the recipient shall be based on financial need not exceed $6,000 per year.
NMHED, Financial Aid Division Contact Information Email: fin. aid@hed. nm.
gov CONTACT US: If you require additional guidance on how to direct your question or are not able to locate the information you are looking for on the New Mexico Higher Education Department's website, please send us a message .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible New Mexico residents enrolled in a teacher preparation program at an eligible institution, pursuing a teaching degree, and demonstrating financial need. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Teacher Preparation Affordability Scholarship Program is funded by New Mexico Higher Education Department. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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