Returning Students

Welcome back to NMSU Grants

The instructions below will take returning NMSU students thru the process of applying for re-admission to NMSU Grants. Students who do not take classes for two or more consecutive semesters are returning students and can follow these directions.

Instructions

Step 1: Submit an Admission Application

You will need to perform the following tasks:

Create an account to submit an online application (Note: this account is for Admissions only)
Submit an online application. Select “ Grants” as your campus. The $20 application fee will be waived.

After you have submitted your application, you will receive a letter of congratulations from NMSU Grants. You will be assigned an identification number that is referred to as your Aggie ID.

Step 2: Request Official Transcripts

Have official transcripts (from high school, GED® , HiSET® , and/or previous college(s) sent to. gradmissions@nmsu.edu OR NMSU Grants, 1500 N. 3rd St., Grants, NM, 87020. We accept official transcriptions in print and digital format.

Official transcripts must come directly from the institution where you obtained your diploma. If the document is delivered to us from anyone, other than the institution, it is not considered an official transcript

Step 3: Apply for Financial Aid & Scholarships

Processing of financial aid takes a couple of weeks. It is recommended, but not required, that you take the Accuplacer placement test while you wait for processing.

Visit:

https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

Note: You may be asked to provide a variety of information. Read more for tips that may help you successfully complete the form. To check the status of your financial aid application, please login to your myNMSU account .

You may qualify for additional financial aid of scholarships, such as:

Step 4: Schedule an Advising Appointment

To schedule an appointment, visit our Online Scheduler . Call the Student Services office at (505) 287-6678. Or visit us at NMSU Grants, 1500 N. 3rd St., Grants, NM, 87020.

Please select Virtual as the location and Returning Student Advising as the service when scheduling your appointment.

Step 5: Pay NMSU

You may pay tuition and fees by mail, phone, in person, or Pay NMSU Online . Stop by the Business Office in Martinez Hall to inquire about the payment plan option or call (505) 287-6653. Terms & Conditions of Registration

Payment Due Dates and Options

Payment is due in full by September 15 for the fall semester. February 15 for the spring semester. June 15 for the summer session. Those who wish to utilize the payment plan option will be charged a fee of $10. Accounts not paid in full by the 15th of each month during the term.