The Financial Aid Office is dedicated to helping Luna students search out and apply for financial assistance. It has long been recognized that the cost of attending institutions of higher education is greater than many families can afford. Financial aid provides students with supplementary funds to offset these expenses. The Financial Aid Office provides financial aid to students who demonstrate financial need to attend Luna Community College (LCC). LCC offers a variety of grants, scholarships, loans, and employment opportunities for its qualified students.

To apply for financial aid at Luna Community College, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

  • Outstanding requirements relating to Financial Aid can be viewed in  your LCC Student Portal
  • Please monitor your secure LCC Student Email for important notifications regarding your financial aid

FAFSA Application for Federal Financial Aid

What is the FAFSA and Why Should You Fill It Out?

The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the official federal form used to determine your eligibility for financial assistance to help pay for college. Submitting the FAFSA is the single most important step you can take to secure funding for your education.

Why You Should Complete the FAFSA:

  • Access to Free Money (Grants): It is the only way to qualify for the Federal Pell Grant, which provides up to thousands of dollars per year in need-based funding that does not have to be paid back.
  • Unlock State & Luna Funding: Many New Mexico state programs (such as the Opportunity and Lottery Scholarships) and Luna institutional awards use your FAFSA data to verify your eligibility.
  • Earn While You Learn: Completing the FAFSA qualifies you for Federal Work-Study, allowing you to earn a paycheck through convenient, part-time jobs right on the Luna campus.
  • Low-Interest Federal Loans: If you need to borrow money to bridge any remaining gaps, the FAFSA unlocks federal student loans, which offer much lower interest rates and better repayment protections than private bank loans.

Remember: The FAFSA is 100% free to fill out. You should complete it every academic year, even if you don't think you will qualify—you might be surprised by the aid available to you!Ready to apply? Click here to start your FAFSA application  (Luna’s School Code: 009462)

2025-2026 FAFSA covers Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026
2026-2027 FAFSA covers Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027

FAQ's

You might need the following information or documents as you fill out the FAFSA form:
  • Tax returns
  • Records of child support received
  • Current balances of cash, savings, and checking accounts
  • Net worth of investments, businesses, and farms
  • Your parent’s SSN if they have an SSN and you’re a dependent student (for the 2025–26 FAFSA form only)
Parent information is required on the FAFSA if you are unable to answer “Yes” to any of the FAFSA dependency questions:
  • Will you be 24 or older by December 31 of the school year for which you are applying for federal student aid?
  • Will you be enrolled in and working toward a master’s or doctorate (such as M.A., M.B.A, M.D., J.D., Ph.D., Ed.D., etc.)? NOTE: Luna Community College does not offer any of these degree options. This answer should be No.
  • Are you married or separated but not divorced?
  • Do you or will you provide more than 50 percent of the financial support of your children for the school year for which you are applying for federal student aid?
  • Do you have dependents (other than children or a spouse) who live with you and receive more than half of their support from you during the school year for which you are applying for federal student aid?
  • At any time since you turned age 13, were both your parents deceased, were you in foster care, or were you a ward or dependent of the court?
  • Are you an emancipated minor or are you in legal guardianship (not custody) as determined by a court?
  • Are you an unaccompanied youth who is homeless or self-supporting AND at risk of being homeless?
  • Are you currently serving on active duty in the U.S. armed forces for purposes other than training?
  • Are you a veteran of the U.S. armed forces?
Once you have submitted the FAFSA, you will receive a confirmation with a copy of your FAFSA Submission Summary. This will provide a summary of the data provided on your FAFSA form. You should review this information for accuracy and, if necessary, make corrections or updates to the submitted FAFSA data by logging into your FAFSA portal, using your FSA ID.
Federal Student Aid, an office of the US Department of Education, has a number of helpful videos about the FAFSA process. This include topics such as Start your FAFSA Form, What Happens After Submitting Your FAFSA Form, What Happens After Your FAFSA Form Is Processed and many more.  

To access these videos, click the image below.
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Financial Aid Staff
Name Position Phone Number Extension Email Contact
Ryan Agosto-Hayes Director 505-454-2534 x1034 Click Here
Bethany Brafford Student Success Specialist 505-454-2517 x1652 Click Here