University of New Mexico-Main Campus: student discounts, grants and aid

University of New Mexico-Main Campus is a public four-year college in Albuquerque, New Mexico. New Mexico residents studying here may qualify for 15 state grants and scholarships, and every student can use our 212 checked student discounts. Here's what applies, from official sources.

What it costs, by the numbers

Average net price: $15,489 a yearWhat first-time, full-time students who get grant aid pay after grants and scholarships. Families earning under $30,000: $11,938.
Tuition and fees: $10,140 a year (out of state: $33,060)The sticker price, before any aid.
Students with a Pell Grant: 39% of undergraduatesA Pell Grant is federal money you don't pay back. File the FAFSA to see if you qualify.
Typical debt at graduation: $18,450 in federal loans (median)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (data released 2026-06). Your own price depends on your aid: try the school's net price calculator.

New Mexico FAFSA deadline (2027-28)

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New Mexico grants and scholarships you can use here

For New Mexico residents. Each one is checked against its official page.

New Mexico Student Incentive Grant (NMSIG)$200 - $2,500 per year
New Mexico Competitive ScholarshipA scholarship of at least $100 per semester plus in-state tuition and fee rates
New Mexico Legislative Lottery Scholarship100% of tuition
New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship100% of tuition and course-specific fees up to $50 per credit hour (at New Mexico public colleges and universities)
New Mexico ScholarsTuition, books and fees
Senior Citizens Reduced Tuition$5 per credit hour, for up to 10 credit hours per semester

For specific fields of study

Nursing, teaching and other careers. Some pay for school in exchange for working in that job afterward.

Teacher Preparation Affordability ScholarshipUp to $6,000 per academic year (based on need)

For specific students

Military families, foster youth, certain careers and more. Each page says who qualifies.

Live somewhere else?

State grants usually follow where you live, not where your school is. Many states let residents use their aid only at in-state colleges, so check your own state: find money you qualify for, or see federal aid open to everyone.

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Student discounts for University of New Mexico-Main Campus students

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