Funding Resources

While CNM Ingenuity’s programs are not eligible for traditional financial aid, there are other funding sources that might be available to qualified participants. Learn more about these funding opportunities and how to qualify below.

CNM Ingenuity Student Profiles

You will need a CNM Ingenuity Student Profile as part of your application. If you are a returning CNM Ingenuity student or learner, you should already have a CNM Ingenuity Student ID. To look up your CNM Ingenuity Student ID, please log in to your CNM Ingenuity Account.

If you are a new participant, please create a CNM Ingenuity Student Account. You will receive an email confirmation with your CNM Ingenuity Student ID. If you need help resetting your password, please watch this brief video.

Training For Your Future Funds

Tuition assistance is available for individuals to participate in Ingenuity workforce training opportunities, with the exception of Cannabis Industry Training. Applications will be considered based on individual financial need or alignment of the training with the economic development priorities of the City of Albuquerque and the State of New Mexico.
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Job Training Albuquerque (JTA)

Job Training Albuquerque (JTA) is a workforce development program that provides opportunities for the local workforce to gain necessary skills in order to fill skill gaps and meet the workforce needs of existing and potential employers.  For application information and requirements, please visit www.jobtrainingabq.org or contact Allison Pendell Jones at [email protected].

Bosomworth Scholarship

Scholarships through the Bosomworth Workforce Scholarship Endowment are available for learners enrolling in a CNM Ingenuity program. Scholarships are limited to one program per student, up to $500.00.
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McCorkle Workforce Training Center Scholarship

Need-based scholarships for CNM Ingenuity programs through the Cathy and Sherman McCorkle Workforce Training Center Endowment, up to $500.00.
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External Funding Resources 

Upskill Sandoval

Upskill Sandoval is a workforce development program that provides free training and education opportunities for Sandoval County residents.  This collaborative partnership helps displaced workers transition to careers in high-demand fields.  Program partners include Sandoval County, the Schumann Foundation, the Rio Rancho Regional Chamber, Workforce Connection of Central New Mexico, CNM and CNM Ingenuity. For more information and to apply, visit www.upskillsandoval.com.

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)

The federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is legislation that is designed to strengthen and improve our nation’s public workforce system and help get Americans, including youth and those with significant barriers to employment, into high-quality jobs and careers and help employers hire and retain skilled workers. WIOA funding provides training funds for jobs in demand. Visit the Workforce Connection of Central New Mexico website for more information.  You can also contact the organization at [email protected] or call 505.843.1900 for more details on WIOA program eligibility and enrollment.  

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)

The New Mexico Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) provides assistance for those who have an impairment that “constitutes a substantial impediment to employment.” Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a state- and federally-funded program designed to help eligible individuals with documented disabilities find suitable employment. VR is a voluntary program and services persons who want to work. With a long history of success and proven methodology for making the best fits, time and again, DVR is committed to helping clients succeed.  

Trade Adjustment Assistance

The Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program is a federally-funded program created to assist workers dislocated due to foreign imports or the transfer of production to Mexico or Canada. The program offers great benefits, including money for retraining and reimbursement of job search and relocation expenses. 

4 Ways to Get Your Employer to Send You to Class

1. Ask - A simple request is usually all it takes. 
2. Stress the Benefits - Additional skills training will make you a more productive employee. 
3. Emphasize the Convenience - Why go out of town for training when you can get quality training right here? 
4. Compare the Competitive Pricing - Your employer will be pleased to know they are paying a little less while getting a lot. Check the prices. They’re hard to beat! 

Education Loans 

CNM Ingenuity encourages responsible borrowing. We cannot assist in a loan application, nor do we endorse any of these companies. These are simply a few options that you might want to consider if all other options have been exhausted.  To be eligible for these loans, students will be asked to complete the appropriate year FAFSA at studentaid.gov/fafsa.
Questions? Contact Tony Lewon ([email protected])

1. Sallie Mae Student Loans 
2. Citizens Bank Continuing Education Loans 

Other Resources 

1. Rust Opportunity Assistance Fund 
2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
3. Learn more about resources for CNM students