AISB - Summer Bridge Application

Please review the following instructions in its ENTIRETY before starting the 2022 Summer Bridge Program Application.

**Check your email regularly as all updates will be sent to the email provided in your application**

Applications WILL NOT be considered complete until both required supporting documents have been submitted.

PARTICIPANT EXPECTATIONS:

Participants must commit to one week (arrive on Saturday, depart the following Saturday) academic & residential program.
Participants are required to live on campus in the selected Residence Hall for the duration of the program experience.
Participants AND parent/legal guardian must attend the Orientation on Day 1 of selected session.
Participants must secure transportation to UNM – Main Campus at the start of the program on June 5, 2022 AND from UNM – Main Campus at the conclusion of the week session. Student personal vehicles will not be accommodated for the duration of the program.
Register for a New Student Orientation session ASAP - https://nso.unm.edu/. Admitted students will have their registration transferred to the corresponding NSO session for Summer Bridge students.
Successfully fulfill the FYEX 1110 course requirement & earn a minimum grade of "C" (not "C-") or better. The course will take place Mondays & Wednesdays - 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM.
Participant must comply with UNM all campus policies regarding safety, conduct, academic honesty, and behavior. Please refer to The Pathfinder – UNM Student Handbook.
Meet with the American Indian Student Services advisement staff for a minimum of FOUR(4) consecutive 16-week semesters following the AISB Program.
Engage in student support programming provided by American Indian Student Services.
Admitted to UNM-Main Campus for Fall 2022 semester.

Summer Bridge Applicant MUST:

2022 Summer Bridge Admission - Minimum Requirements

2022 High School Graduate
Admitted to UNM-Main Campus as a First-Year Student for Fall 2022
Minimum High School 2.5 Unweighed Cumulative GPA
Enrolled Member of a Federally Recognized Tribe - a copy of your Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) or Tribal Enrollment Card will be submitted with online application
Completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for 2022-2023

2022 Summer Bridge Financial Aid Requirements

Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for
- 2022-2023
If necessary, submit any additional required documentation to UNM Financial Aid, to complete your 2022-2023 Financial Aid Packages

NOTE: Your UNM Financial Aid Packages must be completed to be admitted into the AISB Program. To check your status,

Log into my.unm.edu with your UNM NetId (Username) & Password,
Click “ENTER LOBOWEB.”
Click the “Financial Aid” tab,
Select “Eligibility Requirements.”
Select appropriate aid year (ex. 2022-2023)
Any “Unsatisfied Requirements” will be listed here with details on how to address missing requirements/documents.

Submit Summer Bridge Online Application: Apply Here

The AISB application consists of Parts I-VI

Part I: Student Information

Part II: Educational Information

Part III: Personal Statement

Your Personal Statement will be rated for content & serve as a PRIMARY COMPONENT of your AISB Program application. The Personal Statement needs to be formatted as a short essay that answers the prompts below.

Provide as much detail as possible for the Selection Committee to consider.

The Personal Statement should be formatted as follows:

Double-spaced, 12 pt. Times New Roman font.
1 to 2 pages in length with 1 inch margins - approximately 500 words total.
Once complete, save document as a PDF file, and upload to this application.

Save Personal Statement as a JPEG/PDF file, and upload to AISB application.

The following questions must be addressed in the Personal Statement:

Introduce yourself, where you're from, and why you want to participate in the AISB Program
Share your academic & career goals and how you anticipate the AISB experience will help you be successful.
What will you contribute to the AISB Program? How will your contributions benefit the faculty, staff, and fellow participants (leadership qualities, initiative, commitment, etc.)?
Discuss your ability to successfully complete a rigorous month-long residential and academic program (study habits/skills, focus, motivation, etc.).
Include any other information you feel the Selection Committee should consider.

Part IV: Supporting Documents, Signature and Submit Application

You will have the option of pausing & saving your application, be sure to check your email to re-access your application. Note: Check your junk mail if you cannot see your email to access your saved application.
To complete your 2021 American Indian Summer Bridge Program Application, the following documents must be submitted:

- Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) / Tribal Enrollment Card
- UNM Letter of Admission - if unable to locate the Letter of Admission, contact UNM Admissions at 505-277-8900 to request a replacement copy.
- Personal Statement

Electronically sign the application & Submit application

**Applicant will receive an email confirmation after application is submitted.**