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Tuition assistance may be available if you are unemployed, a veteran or veteran’s spouse, active military, or a person with a disability. Education loans are also available. Below is a list of funding resources and contact information. Download a pdf of this information.

Feel free to schedule an appointment for advisement with one of our program supervisors to help you choose the training you need.

After you have chosen your funding options, we'll make sure that you have all of the information you need to complete any required paperwork. You’ll find a list of program staff with their specialized areas of responsibility and contact information at the end of this resource list.

Application and Registration Process

Choose and contact your funding source to determine eligibility.
Schedule an appointment with a program supervisor to complete a student advisement form.
Use the completed advisement form to work with your selected funder.
Contact your program supervisor when you've received your funding award.
A copy of your advisement form along with any funding paperwork will be forwarded to the UNM Continuing Education registration office where you will be registered for classes. You will receive class registration confirmation via email.

NOTE: Most funders have attendance and course completion requirements. It’s important that you contact your program supervisor immediately if you encounter any problems, need a change in class schedule, or have any concerns.

Grants

WIA

The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) is for those who are unemployed or laid off. WIA funding provides training funds for jobs in demand.

Websites:
http://www.dws.state.nm.us/ for general information for job seekers and businesses
http://www.dws.state.nm.us/dws-offices.html for the nearest local office

Local Contacts:

New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions

Albuquerque
501 Mountain Road NE (Edith and Mountain)
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Telephone (505) 843-1900
Fax (505) 843-1991

Los Lunas
428 Los Lentes Road SE
Los Lunas, NM 87031
Telephone (505) 212-9115
Fax (505) 965-2278

Moriarity
777 Old US Route 66
Moriarity, NM
Telephone (505) 832-6774
Fax (505) 832-0220

DVR

The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) provides assistance for those who have an impairment which “constitutes a substantial impediment to employment.”
Website: http://www.dvrgetsjobs.com/Pages/Eligibility.aspx

Local contact:

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Albuquerque Central Office
5301 Central NE, Suite 1600
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 841-6450
(866) 524-6598

Albuquerque Lomas Office
111 Lomas NW, Suite 422
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 383-2500
(888) 818-3259

Albuquerque Quail Office
5205 Quail Rd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 836-1774
(888) 818-3263

Albuquerque South Valley Office
1710 Rio Bravo SW
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-7673
(888) 815-2981

Belen Office
911 Castillo Ave.
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 864-1618
(888) 901-7902

Rio Rancho Office
3791 Southern SE, Suite 210
Rio Rancho, NM 87174
(505) 896-4500
(866) 585-5446

Santa Fe Office
2109 Warner Circle
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 827-3526
(800) 773-4072

AmeriCorps

For more information, visit http://www.americorps.gov/

VA, Active Military

Education benefits are available for veterans, active duty, reserves, and National Guard military personnel.
Website: http://www.gibill.va.gov/

Local Contact:

Albuquerque Vet Center
1600 Mountain Road NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
Phone: 505-346-6562
Fax: 505-346-6572

Department of Veteran's Affairs
Albuquerque Regional Office
500 Gold Avenue, S.W.,
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: 800-827-1000

Military OneSource
Phone: 800-342-9647
Website: https://www.militaryonesource.mil

MyCAA

MyCAA is for spouses of active duty military personel.
Website: https://aiportal.acc.af.mil/mycaa/default.aspx

Contact:
Military OneSource
Phone: 800-342-9647
Website: https://www.militaryonesource.mil

Loans

(school code: 002663-98)
Website:http://go.salliemae.com/schoolapply/?InstID=00266398&loanprogram=SOSL&InstLndrID=900905
Contact: (888) 272-5543

Wells Fargo Education Connection Loan

Website: www.wellsfargo.com/student
Contact: (800) 378-5526, option 3

Employee Tuition Reimbursement or Assistance Programs

Check with your employer’s Human Resource office for tuition reimbursement or assistance programs. If your employee benefit is listed in terms of credit hours, one credit hour equals 16 contact hours, the number of hours you actually spend in class.

Tuition Reimbursement

For employees who qualify.
Website: your company website under employee benefits
Local Contact: your Human Resources Office

Preauthorized Third Party Pay

Your employer may pay for your professional training with a credit card, company check, or Purchase Order. For further information on third party payments on behalf of students, please contact Ivy Okunor at 505-277-2865.

UNM Tuition Remmission

If you are a UNM employee, use your UNM Tuition Remission benefit for approved classes which include all Business and Technology classes and some Growth and Enrichment classes.
See our Tuition Remission page.

Program Advisement

Caroline Orcutt, Program Supervisor
Digital Arts, Macintosh, Apple Authorized Training Center
Phone: 505-277-6037
Email Caroline

Loree Nalin, Program Supervisor
HealthCare Careers, Human Services Careers, Substance Abuse Studies Training Program
Phone: 505-277-6025
Email Loree

Angela Pacheco, Education Specialist
Instruction and Facilitation Training, Transportation Safety Programs
Phone: 505-277-3975
Email Loree

Sherry TenClay, Senior Program Manager
Professional Development and Skills Programs, Computer Training, CompTIA, GIS, Certified Financial Planning, EMT Training
Phone: 505-277-6038
Email Sherry

For advisement on desk-side training, one-on-one tutoring or executive coaching, please contact our Custom Training Coordinator below.

Andy Pena, Custom Training Coordinator
Phone: 505-277-9360
Email Andy