Money Smart Survival Game – February

As students get older and closer to being on their own, financial literacy becomes even more important.

Join us at the Main Library on Saturday, February 15th and 29th at 2:00 p.m. for the Money Smart Survivor Game which gives future college students a taste of budgeting in the real world. It will teach them the value of having a budget that balances savings, needs and wants.

Prizes available.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.

Money Club – February

Do you need assistance with finding funds for college expenses?

Join the Money Club at the Main Library on Friday, February 14th, 21st, and 28th between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. for scholarship search based on academics, ethnicity and college majors to help pay for college expenses.

We will also be hosting a workshop to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which you need for most scholarships.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.

File your FAFSA online HERE.

Federal Deadlines

2020–21 Academic Year

Online FAFSA forms must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Central time (CT), June 30, 2021. Any corrections or updates must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. CT, September 11, 2021.

State Deadlines

New Mexico | Check with your financial aid administrator.

Check state deadlines HERE.

Money Club – January

Do you need assistance with finding funds for college expenses?

Join the Money Club at the Main Library every Friday in January between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. for scholarship search based on academics, ethnicity, and college majors to help pay for college expenses.

We will also be hosting a workshop to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which you need for most scholarships.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.

Money Club – November

FAFSA FRIDAYS!

Join the Money Club at Main Library on:

  • Friday, November 1st
  • Friday, November 8th
  • Friday, November 15th
  • Friday, November 22nd

Between 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for a hands-on demonstration to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

You need your FAFSA to apply for additional scholarships for college expenses plus if you file early you may qualify for bonus federal and state grants.

*You must bring your 2018 tax returns.*

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.

File Your FAFSA HERE.