New Mexico Colleges & Universities
New Mexico Trade & jTechnical Schools
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Careers & Jobs in New Mexico
New Mexico Fun Facts
100

This public university in Albuquerque is home to the Lobos.

What is the University of New Mexico (UNM)?

100

This Albuquerque trade school is known for welding, automotive, and HVAC training.

What is Central New Mexico Community College (CNM)?

100

This federal form must be filled out to apply for college financial aid.

What is the FAFSA?

100

Albuquerque and Las Cruces both have growing careers in this medical field.

What is healthcare?

100

Each October, Albuquerque hosts this world-famous festival.

What is the International Balloon Fiesta?

200

This NM public university in Las Cruces is home to the Aggies.

What is New Mexico State University (NMSU)?

200

This trade school in Albuquerque offers cosmetology, esthetics, and barbering.

What is Aveda Institute / Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy (either accepted)?

200

This NM scholarship covers tuition for in-state students who maintain GPA requirements.

What is the New Mexico Lottery Scholarship?

200

This industry, centered in Hobbs and Carlsbad, provides many energy-related jobs.

What is oil & gas?

200

New Mexico’s official state question is “Red or ___?”

What is Green (chile)?

300

This university in Portales offers strong education and music programs.

What is Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU)?

300

This NM college offers programs in aviation maintenance and commercial driving (CDL).

What is San Juan College?

300

This type of aid does not have to be repaid and is usually based on need.

What are grants?

300

This NM city is home to Sandia National Labs, a major employer for engineers and scientists.

What is Albuquerque?

300

This historic highway runs through Albuquerque and is a popular tourist attraction.

What is Route 66?

400

This small liberal arts college in Santa Fe is famous for its Great Books curriculum.

What is St. John’s College?

400

This NM technical college prepares students for careers in healthcare like nursing and medical assisting.

What is Pima Medical Institute?

400

This NM program helps students pay for college regardless of income if they attend a public school.

What is the Opportunity Scholarship?

400

This northern NM city is known for jobs at Los Alamos National Laboratory.

What is Los Alamos?

400

Santa Fe is the oldest ___ in the United States.

What is the state capital?

500

This NM university in Socorro specializes in engineering, science, and mining.

What is New Mexico Tech?

500

This trade school offers lineman training for careers in the electrical industry.

What is Northern New Mexico College (Electrical Lineworker Program)?

500

This type of financial aid must be repaid with interest.

What are student loans?

500

This type of career training provides hands-on skills instead of a 4-year degree.

What is a trade or vocational career?

500

New Mexico is nicknamed the “Land of ___.”

What is Enchantment 
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