The New Mexico Educational Assistance Foundation (NMEAF) is a New Mexico-based nonprofit that helps students and families make informed decisions about paying for higher education. The organization has supported borrowers for more than 35 years, and its website describes more than 40 years of service. NMEAF provides guidance on completing the FAFSA, finding scholarships and grants, exploring work-study programs, comparing college costs, and planning for careers. It hosts FAFSA workshops across New Mexico and offers related resources, events, and training.

For students who need additional financing after exploring other aid, NMEAF offers private student loans with fixed interest rates, along with information about rates, eligibility, and cosigners. The foundation also supports existing borrowers through loan management services, including payments, account help, repayment options, deferment, forbearance, and information about consolidation and forgiveness. Its resources include assistance for borrowers having trouble making payments and guidance on student loan scams. NMEAF aims to help New Mexico students and families navigate the costs of college and manage education loans.