Loans And Financial Aid
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.
- Contact the program supervisor to complete a student advisement form and any other required paperwork.
- Use the completed advisement form to work with your selected funder as required.
- Contact your program supervisor when you've received your award as required.
- 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
UNM Veterans Resource Center
Student Union Building (SUB)
Suite 2002, MSC03 2215
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
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
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:
Veteran's Resource Center
UNM Student Union Building
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87104
Phone: 505-277-3181
Website: vrc.unm.edu
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 personnel.
Website: https://aiportal.acc.af.mil/mycaa/default.aspx
Contact:
Military OneSource
Phone: 800-342-9647
Website: https://www.militaryonesource.mil
Loans
SallieMae Smart Option Student 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 Remission
If you are a UNM employee or retiree, 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
Loree Nalin, Program Supervisor
HealthCare Careers, Human Services Careers, Substance Abuse Studies Training Program, EMT, Professional Skills for Community Programs
Phone: 505-277-6025
Email Loree
Caroline Orcutt, Program Supervisor
Digital Arts, Apple Authorized Training Center, AutoCAD
Phone: 505-277-6037
Email Caroline
Angela Pacheco, Program Supervisor
Professional Development and Skills Programs
Phone: 505-277-3975
Email Angela
Sujen Diveny, Program Coordinator
Computer Training, CompTIA, GIS
Phone: 505-277-6033
Email Sujen
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