The decision to go to college is life changing. Having financial aid to pay for a college education makes the decision a little easier. Financial aid at Mesalands Community College is available through grants, scholarships, work-study, and student loans.

Most of these programs require the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is available online at the link below:

FAFSA website:  http://www.studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa. 

Apply for Financial Aid

• Financial Aid Forms
• Financial Aid Policies
• Helpful Hints & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ;s)

Financial Aid available at Mesalands Community College (to those that qualify):

• Federal Grants
  • Pell Grant
  • Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

• Direct Loans (Subsidized & Unsubsidized)

• Parent Plus Loans

• On-Campus Student Employment (Federal, State & Institutional Work Study)

• State Grants & Scholarships
  • New Mexico State Student Incentive Grant (SSIG)
  • New Mexico College Affordability Grant (CAG)
  • Legislative Endowment Scholarship
  • New Mexico Legislative Lottery Scholarship

• Veteran’s Education Benefits (students desiring to certify for Veteran’s Benefits must submit a written request to the Student Affairs Office prior to the beginning of each semester).

• Scholarships
  • Mesalands Community College Institutional Scholarships and College Foundation Scholarships
  • Tribal Scholarships
  • Private Scholarships

Financial Aid Office: Hours and Location

• Monday through Friday, 8 am-5 pm, or by appointment
• Located in Building A – Room A210

Mailing Address:

Financial Aid Office
911 South Tenth Street
Tucumcari, NM 88401
575) 461-4413, ext. 136
Fax: (575) 461-1901

Email: financialaid@meslands.edu

School Code: 032063

Emergency Aid Program

The emergency aid program is a grant program designed to assist students experiencing unforeseen financial obstacles that may hinder their academic attendance.