Fall 2024 Training Pre- Registration

The New Mexico Higher Education Department, New Mexico Public Education Department and New Mexico Educational Assistance Foundation are providing New Mexico High School Counselor and New Mexico College Access Professionals the opportunity to receive the New Mexico Financial Aid Access Professional Certification. The goal of this certification is to increase the impact of professionals throughout the state. We know that the more people who can talk with parents and students and guide them through the process, the more students who will be able to make their goal of obtaining a college degree a reality. This certification can also provide professionals with validation of their competencies related to financial aid that can be used when applying for jobs.
College Access Professionals work diligently to assist students in New Mexico with finding available aid to make higher education a possibility. Professionals who have a strong understanding of the financial aid application process, eligibility requirements, New Mexico State Aid eligibility requirements and how all of this works to meet the Cost of Attendance are better able to advise students and parents. The New Mexico Financial Aid Access Professional Certification provides training to interested High School Counselors and College Access Professionals. The training consists of 6 hours of instruction and concludes in an exam to show mastery of the subjects. The training is provided free of charge to New Mexico Counselors and College Access Professionals. 

 

Components of the training include:
  • Financial Student Aid Programs
  • FAFSA Application Process
  • New Mexico State Aid Programs
  • Student Eligibility for Federal and State Aid
  • Aid Options for Special Populations
  • Cost of Attendance
  • Other Scholarship Options

The Training Pre-Registration is now open

The content below is scheduled for an update for the upcoming FAFSA cycle. We appreciate your patience as we continue to work on this content. Please contact the Outreach department at Outreach@nmeaf.org for any questions or information needed.

FAFSA Links & Resources

FAFSA Links

FAFSA Demo Site https://fafsademo.test.ed.gov/webdemo.htm
Use the Preloaded Test Data to login with the FSA ID Username and FSA ID Password

Start with the FSA ID login located under New Applications – New User (no prior data)
Go to the bottom of the page and click on the button to login FAFSA ON THE WEB DEMO SYSTEM

FAFSA Application https://fafsa.ed.gov/

Federal Student Aid Live Chat (you can use this to ask questions about the FAFSA Form) https://studentaid.gov/help-center/contact/chat

IRS Tax Transcript Form 4506T https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506t.pdf

College & Career Planning Links

4 Things to Consider in Choosing a College or Career School https://studentaid.gov/articles/4-things-consider-choosing-college-career-school/

Links to All New Mexico Colleges, Universities & Trade Schools: https://nmeaf.org/plan-pay-for-college/find-a-college/

NMHED Financial Aid Division https://hed.state.nm.us/financial-aid

Ready New Mexico https://ready.nm.gov/

US Bureau of Labor Statistics https://www.bls.gov/ooh/

NMEAF FAFSA ISSUES PDF NMEAF-FAFSA-ISSUES-NOTED.pdf

FAFSA Messaging Templates

Messaging templates, text, and content to help counselors promote FAFSA Workshops and FAFSA Completions for students and parents.

Morning Announcements

Use these templates for morning announcements to help publicize your FAFSA events and build FAFSA awareness.

#1

What’s the FAFSA? It’s the Free Application for Federal Financial Aid and it’s your ticket for paying for college or career school after you graduate. We’re hosting a workshop to complete the FAFSA for seniors and their parents on (INSERT DATE, TIME, LOCATION). Learn what to bring at www.nmfafsa.org or talk to your counselor. 


#2

Hey seniors! What are you doing next year? Complete your FAFSA to find out how much free money you can get to continue your education. Bring your parents to our workshop on (INSERT DATE, TIME, LOCATION). Visit your counselor’s office for a list of info you need, or visit www.NMFAFSA.org. We hope to see you at our FAFSA workshop on (INSERT DATE, TIME, LOCATION).


#3

Did you know that last year, high school seniors left $21.8 Million dollars unclaimed in federal financial aid just in New Mexico? Get your piece of that money by completing your FAFSA. We are hosting a FAFSA workshop for seniors and parents on (INSERT DATE, TIME, LOCATION). Find out how much money is available for you to attend college or trade school by completing your FAFSA. We hope to see you at our FAFSA Workshop on (INSERT DATE, TIME, LOCATION). Find out what to bring at www.nmfafsa.org

School Messenger, Text or Remind App

Templates to use on text messages or remind app for students and parents:

#1

Seniors & Parents: Get Free Money to Pay for School – come to our free FAFSA Workshop on (INSERT DATE, TIME, LOCATION). We’ll help you complete the FAFSA. Find out what to bring at www.nmfafsa.org

#2

Did you know that last year NM high school seniors left $21.8 Million unclaimed in federal financial aid? Find out how much financial aid you qualify for by completing your FAFSA. We are hosting a FAFSA workshop for seniors and parents on (INSERT DATE, TIME, LOCATION). Find out what to bring at www.nmfafsa.org

#3

Need help with completing your FAFSA. Make an appointment with your counselor for personalized help. Contact (INSERT NAME, PHONE, EMAIL) to schedule a FAFSA session today. Find out what to bring at www.nmfafsa.org

Email Message Templates

Here are email templates for students and parents:

#1

Email Subject: Claim your piece of $21.8 Million in Federal Financial Aid

Dear Seniors and Parents,

The Free Application for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) starts October 1st. Most colleges, universities, and career trade schools accept the FAFSA, and it can cover tuition, fees, housing, books, and supplies.

We recommend submitting your FAFSA as soon as possible, and we are here to help you out. We hope you can attend our upcoming FAFSA Workshop.

(INSERT HIGH SCHOOL NAME) FAFSA Workshop for Students & Parents
(INSERT DATE, TIME, LOCATION)

Financial aid experts will be on hand to guide you through the FAFSA. Parents and students should sign up for your FSA ID before the workshop here: https://fsaid.ed.gov/

Here’s a list of info needed to complete the FAFSA: https://www.nmeaf.org/plan-pay-for-college/fafsa-fund-your-future/prep-for-fafsa/

We look forward to seeing you soon.

(INSERT EMAIL SIGNATURE)

#2

Email Subject: Win $500 Scholarships & Prizes for Completing Your FAFSA

Dear Seniors & Parents,

Would an additional $500 scholarship help you with school expenses next year? Complete your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Financial Aid) and submit this scholarship form to enter to win this random drawing: https://www.nmeaf.org/plan-pay-for-college/scholarships/fafsa-scholarship/

We’re hosting a FAFSA Workshop with financial aid experts to help you complete the FAFSA.

(INSERT HIGH SCHOOL NAME) FAFSA Workshop for Students & Parents
(INSERT DATE, TIME, LOCATION)

Parents and students should sign up for your FSA ID before the workshop here: https://fsaid.ed.gov/

Here’s a list of info needed to complete the FAFSA: https://www.nmeaf.org/plan-pay-for-college/fafsa-fund-your-future/prep-for-fafsa/

We look forward to seeing you soon.

(INSERT EMAIL SIGNATURE)

Social Media Messages

Please Like, Follow, & Share our Social Media Messaging:

Claim your piece of $21.8 Million Unclaimed Federal Financial Aid in NM by completing your #FAFSA  #NMFAFSA #FundYourFuture www.nmfafsa.org

NM High School Seniors: Register to win $500 Scholarship or 2-in-1 Laptop/Tablet by completing your #FAFSA #NMFAFSA #FundYourFuture www.nmfafsa.org

+66% More Money Earned with a Bachelor’s Degree than a High School Diploma #gotocollege #FAFSA #NMFAFSA #FundYourFuture www.nmfafsa.org

+19% Higher Employment Rates for College Graduates #NMFAFSA #FundYourFuture #gotocollege www.nmfafsa.org

$1 Million more total lifetime earnings with a Bachelor’s Degree #NMFAFSA #FundYourFuture #gotocollege www.nmfafsa.org

College isn’t for everyone; check out career and technical schools that also take the #FAFSA to pay for tuition.  #NMFAFSA #FundYourFuture www.nmfafsa.org

Don’t be shut out of great jobs, continue your education and pay for it with #FAFSA. #NMFAFSA #FundYourFuture www.nmfafsa.org

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