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Counselor's Newsletter
Counselor's Newsletter
FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS
NM Opportunity Scholarship
To qualify, students must:
- be a New Mexico resident for the past 12 consecutive months
- United States citizenship is not a requirement for this scholarship.
- plan to enroll in at least six credit hours at a public college or university in New Mexico toward a training certificate, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree, you may qualify.
- Achieve and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5
Students are automatically awarded the scholarship at the beginning of their first semester of their freshman year.
NM Lottery Scholarship
To qualify, students must:
- Be a New Mexico resident
- United States citizenship is not a requirement for this scholarship.
- Enroll at a participating school within 16 months of graduating high school or earning a certificate of completion
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5
- Complete 15 credit hours (for students at four-year colleges) or 12 credit hours (for community college students) each semester.
Students are automatically awarded the scholarship at the beginning of their second semester of their freshman year.
Free tuition for new Mexicans!
SCHOLARSHIPS
- The Golden Door Scholarship-scholarship for undocumented student Golden Door Scholarship Link The Golden Door Scholarship provides significant college scholarships, career and fellowship support, mentorship, and community building opportunities to high achieving undocumented students.See the list of partnering schools
Deadline October 1, 2024 - SCHOLAR DOLLARS: https://scholarships.nmsu.edu/ October 1 2024- March 1, 2024
- Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/ DEADLINE: October 31, 2023 - worth up to $20,000.00
Scholarship Platforms:
- GOING MERRY- Going Merry has thousands of national, regional, and local scholarships. There are also opportunities for every grade level, from freshmen to seniors. https://www.goingmerry.com/
- Fastweb- a free scholarship search platform that connects students to college scholarships, trade school scholarships, and financial aid news and resources. https://www.fastweb.com
More scholarship links found in our Counseling Classroom ClassCode: h6hig2u
Senior Checklist
Left to Right:
Mrs. Prieto- Last Names A-Gom
Lead Counselor
Ph #: 575-824-6709
mgprieto@gisd.k12.nm.us
Ms. Piedra- Last Names Gon-O
Ph #: 575- 824-6710
mapiedra@gisd.k12.nm.us
Mrs. Alvarez
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Counselor
Ph #: 575-824-6706
lcaballero@gisdd.k12.nm.us
Mr. Carey - Last Names P-Z
Ph #: 575-824-6703
ncarey@gisd.k12.nm.us
La Clinica de Familia
Behavioral Health in NM
CRISIS PHONE NUMBER : 1-844-622-7099
IF IT'S AN EMERGENCY, CALL 911
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones