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New Mexico · Research checked 2026-06-03 · School research, not an aid offer

The starting point

ENMU layers an automatic GPA/test scholarship grid (separate in-state and out-of-state charts) on top of New Mexico's state Opportunity and Lottery scholarships, plus a stack of out-of-state tuition-difference waivers — but families can use only one out-of-state tuition discount.

More than one award path. Some awards use published academic thresholds. Others have different selection criteria. A score chart does not describe every award at this school.

Awards to discuss

First 3 of 10 recorded awards, in chapter display order. This is a selection, not a ranking. Read the full chapter for all awards. Amounts retain the original units and conditions; confirm the entering year with the school.

New Mexico Freshman Academic Scholarship (In-State grid)

$2,600-$5,400 per academic year · Published range

Recorded as automatic on academic criteria; all conditions apply.

GPA: At least 3.0 cumulative HS GPA · SAT: 1030 Total or higher · ACT: 20 Composite or higher

Eligibility: NM HS graduate/GED/HiSET, NM resident, U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. Award amount set by GPA/test grid below.

Renewal: May be renewed for a total of two or eight consecutive semesters with 3.0 GPA and 15 credit hours each semester. Top stat tiers renew up to four years; the lowest tiers (3.0-3.49 GPA or 20-21 ACT/1030-1090 SAT) renew the FIRST YEAR only.

Other terms: Automatic stat-based grid (no separate scholarship application stated; reviewed from the admission file). Award and renewal length vary by ACT/SAT/GPA tier.

https://www.enmu.edu/admission/scholarships/in-state-freshmen

ENMU Greyhound Starter Scholarship

Tuition for your first semester · Published coverage or package

Recorded as automatic on academic criteria; all conditions apply.

GPA: At least 2.5 cumulative HS GPA · SAT: 1030 or higher · ACT: 20 Composite

Eligibility: NM HS graduate/GED/HiSET, NM resident, U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. 2.5 GPA OR 20 ACT/1030 SAT qualifies.

Renewal: First semester only.

Other terms: One-time, first-semester tuition only; does not renew.

https://www.enmu.edu/admission/scholarships/in-state-freshmen

Freshman Hound Housing Room Grant

$3,000 per academic year · Published award terms

Recorded as automatic on academic criteria; all conditions apply.

GPA: 3.0 cumulative HS GPA · SAT: 1030 or higher · ACT: 20 Composite

Eligibility: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident; must live in University-managed housing. Offered to both in-state and out-of-state freshmen.

Renewal: May renew for a total of four consecutive semesters if living in University-managed housing (Curry, Eddy, Guadalupe) and completing 12 hours fall/spring with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Other terms: Tied to living on campus in specific traditional halls.

https://www.enmu.edu/admission/scholarships/in-state-freshmen

Ask before you decide

  1. Which entering-year policy and residency category apply to us? What are the admission and scholarship deadlines?
  2. What grades and credits are required to renew, and for how many terms?
  3. How would other school awards or outside scholarships change the offer?

Recorded stacking policy: Among out-of-state tuition discounts, only one can be applied per student. State Opportunity + Lottery awards combined cannot exceed 100% of tuition and fees. Receipt of any scholarship may reduce other financial aid.

Our unanswered questions / Family notes

Keep the sources with the decision

Full research, award details and source context: https://meritplaybook.com/colleges/eastern-new-mexico-university/merit-aid

The research date is not a guarantee that a policy still applies. Confirm current amounts, deadlines and conditions with the school before making a financial decision.