Teacher Preparation Affordability Scholarship Program

The purpose of the Teacher Preparation Affordability Scholarship Program 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 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.

This scholarship is specifically designed for students pursuing teacher licensure in New Mexico, supporting both traditional students entering college directly from high school and nontraditional students returning to pursue a teaching degree later. The program prioritizes students who demonstrate financial need and who have not already earned credentials required for teacher licensure by the Public Education Department.

The scholarship can be awarded to students enrolled less than half-time, and awards are intended to provide support for as long as the student maintains satisfactory academic progress, for a maximum of five academic years. Renewal each year requires continued enrollment in an eligible teacher preparation program and demonstration of financial need as determined by the institution.

The amount of your award depends on:

• Completing your FAFSA within the current academic year for your financial need
• Enrolled in the current semester
• Your admitting campus
• The availability of funds 

Eligible NMSU Teacher Preparation Programs

Graduate & Alternative Programs

Degree Type	Degree Name	Housing College
Masters of Arts	Education (Early Childhood Education Plus Licensure)	HEST
Master of Arts (Online)	Education (Early Childhood Education Plus Licensure)	GLOBAL
Master of Arts	Education (Secondary Licensure Prep)	HEST
Master of Arts (Online)	Education (Secondary Licensure Prep)	GLOBAL
Master of Arts	Education (Elementary Licensure Prep)	HEST
Master of Arts (Online)	Education (Elementary Licensure Prep)	GLOBAL
Graduate Certificate	Early Childhood Alternative Licensure	HEST
Graduate Certificate	Secondary Education Alternative Licensure	HEST
Graduate Certificate	Special Education Alternative Licensure	HEST

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disclosure

*Some degree programs may offer licensure-aligned concentrations or minors that could qualify under the Teacher Preparation Affordability Scholarship. Eligibility depends on enrollment in a Public Education Department–approved teacher preparation pathway.*

If you are selected for Verification, please be advised you are expected to satisfy or complete your requirements by a specific deadline that can found under our Verification Policy page under the “Consequences and Deadlines” section.

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Teacher Preparation Eligibility Form

For more information or to confirm eligibility, please contact schooloftpal@nmsu.edu For more information on program requirements, including eligible teacher preparation programs and licensure pathways, visit the official scholarship page on the New  Mexico Higher Education Department website.

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