Scholarships and Special Loans

Scholarships

View a list of general and New Mexico State scholarships here.

Clovis Community College’s Foundation also houses specific scholarships for nursing and Allied Health students. Make sure to apply at the beginning of EVERY semester to qualify for a scholarship. Check your student email for a scholarship award letter to accept the award. You must have a FAFSA on file before any scholarship can be awarded. Special circumstances may apply. Reach out to the Financial Aid Office for more information at 575-769-4060. Click here to apply for those CCC Foundation scholarships on our AwardSpring platform.

 

Loans

NM Nursing Loan-For-Service Program

The purpose of the Nursing Loan-For-Service is to increase the number of nurses in areas of the state which have experienced shortages by making educational loans to students entering nursing programs. As a condition of each loan, the student shall declare his/her intent to practice as a health professional in a designated shortage area within the state of New Mexico.

For every year of service provided in a designated shortage area within New Mexico, a portion of the loan will be forgiven. If the entire service agreement is fulfilled, 100% of the loan is eligible for forgiveness.

 

Eligibility

• New Mexico Resident (12 consecutive months)
• Official Acceptance into a nursing program at a New Mexico public college or university
• Enrolled at least half-time
• Demonstrate financial need (meeting all FAFSA & SAP requirements)
• Student must declare his/her intent to practice as a health professional in a designated shortage area within the state of New Mexico.

How To Apply

• Student shall complete the FAFSA
• Complete the Loan-For-Service Application via the Submittable System
• Current program recipients will need to apply each year for funding

When To Apply

The application opens every year on May 15th and closes on July 1st.

Where To Apply

The application will be available below starting May 15th and will be removed from the page on the closing date of July 1st.