To be eligible for this program, a student must:
- A. be pursuing an eligible teacher preparation program, as defined in Subsection E in 5.7.13.7 NMAC, and enrolled in or accepted by an eligible public institution as defined in Subsection F in 5.7.13.7 NMAC;
- B. be enrolled at the time the loan is awarded and disbursed, for at least half-time in a program leading to initial licensure or to additional licensure endorsements at an eligible institution;
- C. be a citizen of the United States, or eligible non-citizen and a resident of New Mexico as defined in 5.7.18.9 NMAC; and
- D. declare the intent to serve as a public school teacher in a designated shortage area (either geographic or discipline specific) for at least one year.
[5.7.13.9 NMAC - N, 11/15/2001; A, 8/30/2007]