Financial Assistance

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ATM machines
Located in the Bookstore, SRC lobby, Dane Smith, Zimmerman Library & the SUB.

Cashing Checks
The Cashier's Department (277-4748) Student Services Center, will cash student's checks of up to $50 per day.
Picture I.D. is required. The NM Educator's Federal Credit Union in the SUB will open student accounts.

Employment
The Student Employment Office (277-3511) www.unm.edu/~wsestudy, Mesa Vista Hall north.
This office provides information for on and off-campus jobs through the state and federal work-study programs.
Available positions are posted on the Student Employment homepage on the web. The minimum salary
is $6.25 per hour, and students may work up to 30 hours per week. Students must have a complete financial aid
file in order to receive a workstudy award. The office also has listings of non-work-study positions. Students
do not have to apply for financial aid to be considered for on-campus non-work-study positions, however, they
must be enrolled in a degree-granting college.

Grants & Loans
Emergency/Short-Term Loans are available through Financial Aid Office (277-2041) and the Dean of Students
Office (277-3361).
Student Financial Aid Office (277-2041) http://www.unm.edu/~finaid/, Mesa Vista Hall North.
This office assists students with federal, state and University-funded programs. To be considered for financial
aid, students must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). UNM’s priority application
date is March 1. By completing the FAFSA, students will receive consideration for all need-based programs in
which UNM participates, including: Pell Grants; Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants; Work Study;
Perkins Loans; Nursing Loans; Direct Loans; State Student Incentive Grants; Loans for Service.

Scholarships
Scholarship Office (277-6090) http://www.unm.edu/~schol/, Mesa Vista Hall 3020.
UNM offers many scholarships for outstanding students. Scholarships are available through many department
and college offices and through the Scholarship Office. Most are awarded for academic merit, but some consider
financial need. Many private and outside organizations also offer scholarships. For a listing of the various
scholarships and important deadlines, go to their website.