January 19, 2026 UNM spring term begins
January 12, 2026 CNM spring term begins
Important Dates:
CNM Drop Dates for Spring 2026:
Full Term (Jan 12, 2026 to Apr 26, 2026)
Last day to drop without a W Jan 26, 2026
Last day to drop with W Mar 27, 2027
Session II 12-week courses (Feb 2, 2026 to Apr 26, 2026)
Last day to drop without a Feb 13, 2026
Last day to drop with a W Mar 27, 2026
🌐Please visit the new APS College and Career Readiness website✨: https://www.aps.edu/counseling-services/college-career-resources
Important Dates:
3/01/26 Priority Deadline for the NMSU Scholar Dollar$ application
3/14/26 NMSU Aggie Experience
4/01/26 CNM Deadline to receive Bridge to Success Scholarship
Upcoming events:
Beginning 10/06 MONEY MONDAYS 💸 3-6 pm every Monday: FAFSA helpers are ready to help students and parents get their FSA ID and/or complete the FAFSA. This is also a great resource for students and families to ask questions about college, state, and/or federal financial aid. LOG IN LINK: https://www.nmeaf.org/plan-pay-for-college/events/money-mondays/
Scholarships:
Eligibility (Class of 2026)
The program is open to historically under-resourced and underrepresented students who are permanent residents of Colorado, the District of Columbia, Florida, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island and Texas.
• 2.5 - 3.5 unweighted GPA or GED
• Pell eligible and/or demonstrate financial need
• Attend an in-state college or university
Last year, the Fidelity Scholars Program awarded more than $2.85 million scholarships to 200 students. Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your future!
Deadline 1/30/26
3/2/26 The Jiffy Lube "What Drives You?" High School Scholarship Write 500 words about what drives you. Finalist essays will be selected from the 500-word “What Drives You?” essays. Each finalist will be guaranteed a minimum $1,500 award if they create and submit a unique 1-2-minute video. video that expands on their essay in their own candid words, visuals, etc. The overall $5,000 scholarship winner will be chosen from these videos. Open to licensed and driver’s education students. Deadline: March 2, 2026!
3/31/26 APS Education Foundation Varsity Award Scholarship 25-26:
🎓 2025-2026 APS Education Foundation Varsity Award Scholarship 🎓
Attention APS Class of 2026 seniors! The APS Education Foundation is offering 8 scholarships worth $1000 each, awarded through a random drawing.
https://www.aps.edu/education-foundation/impact/scholarships#varsity-scholarship
💡 How to Enter:
1️⃣ Choose a category you've completed.
2️⃣ Upload your completion document or photo.
3️⃣ You can submit up to 10 entries (one per category).
4️⃣ Deadline: March 31, 2026.
Scholarships for $500 and $40,000 are awarded monthly until February of your senior year. Completing any step enters you in the drawings on the first day of every month. Drawings occur on the first day of every month.
Start Your College List- Opens: December of Sophomore Year & closes: June of Junior Year.
Start Your Career List- Opens: December of Sophomore Year & closes: February of Senior Year
Start Your Scholarship List- Opens: July Before Senior Year & closes: February of Senior Year.
Strengthen Your College List- Opens: July Before Senior Year & closes: October of Senior Year.
Complete the FAFSA®- Opens: October of Senior Year (December for Class of 2025) & Closes: February of Senior Year.
Apply to Colleges- Opens in October of Senior Year. Closes: February of Senior Year.
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/bigfuture-scholarships/scholarship-details