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FAQs

I have a current SFIS student enrolled this school year. Does my student need to re-apply?

No, your student does not need to re-apply. Parents/guardians of current SFIS students will receive an email in March, 2025 with an Intent to Return Form that will allow for them to declare their plans to have their student return to SFIS for the 25-26 SY.

When does the 25-26 SFIS Admission Application open?

The application opens on the SFIS website Friday, November 1, 2024 at 8:00am. 

When does the 25-26 SFIS Admission Application close? 

The application closes Saturday, February 1, 2025. Note: The Santa Fe Indian School reserves the right to extend the application closing date at their discretion and without notice. 

Which documents are required for application?

  • Current Grade Report or Transcript 
    • Unofficial transcript - must include 24-25, 1st semester grades
      • Applicants applying for 10th, 11th or 12th grade
    • Report card - must include 24-25, 1st semester grades
      • Applicants applying for 7th, 8th, or 9th grade 
  • Birth Certificate
  • Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) or other enrollment document  
    • Enrollment document must be issued by a federally recognized tribe
    • If using a parent's CIB, the parent must be named on the applicant's birth certificate
  • Current Teacher Recommendation Form
  • Other documents, If applicable:
    • Current Individualized Education Program (IEP) and/or
    • Current 504 Plan and/or 
    • Current Gifted and Talented Individualized Education Program (GT-IEP) 

What does the SFIS application process entail?

Applicants submit an online application via the SFIS website. Students with applications on file will be invited to attend an Admissions Exam in January. Applicants are responsible for completing all required information and uploading required documentation by the closing date. The Admissions Committee will review complete applications and make admission decisions in March. Applicants will be notified by email in April of their admission status.  

What is the Admissions Exam?

The Admissions Exam is utilized by the Admissions Committee to learn about the applicant and the contributions they can bring to our community at the Santa Fe Indian School. Applicants are required to take the exam in-person at the SFIS Campus.  

The Admissions Exam consists of the following:

  • Written questionnaire: Applicants will hand-write on a number of topics and questions that help the Admissions Committee learn about who they are and allows for an applicant to express personal interest in SFIS.

When are Admission Exams scheduled?

  • Saturday, January 18, 2025

  • Saturday, January 25, 2025

An application must be on-file to receive an invitation to attend an Admission Exam. Walk-ins are not able to be accommodated.

Who can assist me with the online application?

The Office of Admissions is available by appointment to assist applicant's with limited internet connectivity, limited access to technology, or who need assistance to navigate the online application. Call us at (505) 989-6370 to request an appointment. We also encourage families to utilize their local resources such as their tribal education departments and tribal libraries. 

Who can assist me with uploading documents to the online application?

Tribal education departments, tribal libraries, and public libraries are great resources for our communities. Contact them directly to find out how they can help. The Office of Admissions staff can also assist by phone, text, and email with challenges you may have uploading documents.

Utilize the information below as an additional resource to create pdf files of your documents using your phone:

Creating PDF files on your iPhone

If you have an iPhone, you use your notes app to scan documents to upload, here's a short video on how to create pdfs using the Notes app: Create PDF using Notes App (iPhone)

Creating PDF files on your Android phone

You can follow the written directions below or, access this short video on how to create a PDF file from an Android Device, Create a PDF Using Google Drive (Android Device)

Scan and create a PDF document on an Android Device

1.) Open your Google Drive app (Google Drive icon).
2.) In the bottom right, tap Add (+).
3.) Tap Scan (camera icon).
4.) Tap button to take a photo of the document you’d like to scan, tap OK. If this is the only page of your document, tap Save. If you have another page for the same document, tap the add icon at the bottom of the page (looks like two documents on top of each other with a cross in the center). After all documents have been added, tap Save. You will be given the option to save your document to whichever file you choose in your Google Drive. Tap, Save.

Who do I contact if I need help or have questions? 

Office of Admissions. 

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm MST 

Admissions Main Phone: (505) 989-6370

Admissions Secondary Phone: (505) 690-6293

Admissions Email: admissions@sfis.k12.nm.us