Weekly Announcements

Week of December 16, 2024

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Need a Degree Plan Checklist?

Tribal Scholarship deadlines are coming up and various scholarship may require a Degree Plan Checklist. Check your application requirements and schedule make an appointment with an AISS Advisor to discuss your future course work! Schedule through LoboAchieve – see directions outlined in AISS Advisement section below.

AISS Advisement

Need help discussing course options or have other questions about how to have a successful semester? Set up an appointment through LoboAchieve.unm.edu (see below for instructions). If you are not a current UNM student, appointments are also available by calling 505.277.6343. Check out the following link for AISS Advisement resources: http://aiss.unm.edu/services/advisement/academic-advisement.html. 

1. Go to LoboAchieve.unm.edu
2. Login with your UNM NetID and Password
3. To find an AISS advisor:
   1. Option 1 – via the Home Page, find American Indian Student Services under the Integrated Advisement section

1. Click “Schedule Appointment”
2. Select your preferred advisor, time, & date 

1. 1. Option 2 – Using “Schedule Appointment” button OR “Advising Offices” tab on the navigation bar

1. Click “Find Advising Offices”
2. Find American Indian Student Services, and click “Schedule Appointment”

• Select your preferred advisor, time, & date 
  *Note: Students will not be able to create same day appointments*

1. Once a time & date is selected a window will pop up containing the important information regarding the advisement session
   1. Scroll down to select your Meeting Type
   2. You can select a Phone Meeting, Videoconference via Skype for Business, or Online Chat via Skype for Business
      *Note: To download & use Skype for Business go to https://unm.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/7345/kw/skypefor details & instructions*
2. Provide a detailed description of why you are making this appointment
3. Click “Schedule”
4. Once the appointment is created, a confirmation will be sent to your UNM email

University Updates

Important UNM Deadlines
- Thursday, December 19, 2024 is the last day report removal of Incomplete.
- December 22 to January 1: Winter Break - University CLOSED.

Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines

DECEMBER 2024/JANUARY 2025 Scholarships
Visit http://aiss.unm.edu/scholarshipsfinancial-aid/private-scholarships.html for a listing of scholarships with DECEMBER 2024/JANUARY 2025 submission deadlines. For specific application and guideline information, click on the links provided.

UNM Native American Environmental Arts and Humanities Scholarship
Completed application packets for the Spring 2025 semester are due January 15, 2025. For application and guidelines, please visithttps://aiss.unm.edu/scholarshipsfinancial-aid/institutional-scholarships.html.

New Mexico Native American Indian Nurses Association Student Success Scholarship
Completed application packets for the Spring 2025 semester are due January 17, 2025. For application and guidelines, please visithttp://www.nmnaina.org/.

Daughters of the Revolution (DAR) American Indian Scholarship
Completed application packets for the 2025-2026 DAR American Indian Scholarship are due January 31, 2025. For application and details, please visithttp://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships/american-indian.

Frances Crawford Marvin American Indian Scholarship
Completed application packets for the 2025-2026 Frances Crawford Marvin American Indian Scholarship are due on January 31, 2025. For application and guidelines, please visit https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships/american-indian.

Chickasaw Nation Higher Education Grants, Scholarships and Incentives
Completed application packets for the Spring 2025 The Chickasaw Nation Scholarship are due on February 15, 2025. For application and guidelines, please visithttps://www.chickasaw.net/services/higher-education-grants-scholarships-incentives.aspx.

Dr. Kevin & Laurie Goodluck Scholarship
Available for any Native American HSC student seeking assistance for academic support, professional development, traditional healing/wellness, and professional licensure. Application deadline is ongoing, please visit https://hsc.unm.edu/cnah/for-students/financial-assistance.html.