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N.M. college enrollment increases for fourth consecutive year

College enrollment has increased in New Mexico for the fourth consecutive year, the New Mexico Higher Education Department announced today, according to preliminary fall enrollment data from universities throughout the state.

Student debt relief granted to nearly 400 teachers working in New Mexico classrooms

Nearly 400 teachers will be receiving student loan forgiveness this year through the state’s Teacher Loan Repayment Program, part of New Mexico’s ongoing effort to build and strengthen the teacher pipeline.

Higher Education Secretary Rodriguez receives   Outstanding Public Sector Partner Award

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities announced on November 3 that New Mexico’s Higher Education Secretary Stephanie M. Rodriguez received its Outstanding Public Sector Partner Award.

Student debt relief granted to more than 400 health professionals working in New Mexico

The New Mexico Higher Education Department is awarding student debt relief payments to more than 400 health professionals through the Health Professional Loan Repayment Program.

New Mexico’s Opportunity Scholarship receives national recognition   for free college tuition policy

The New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship has received the National Impact Award from College Promise, a leading national nonprofit advocacy group that promotes college accessibility.

New Mexico offers up to $80K in loan relief for rural veterinarians

6 Oct, 2025 Auriella Ortiz
New Mexico veterinarians can now apply for up to $80,000 in student loan repayment through a new state program aimed at expanding animal care in rural communities.

Higher Education Department completes capital outlay hearings  

The New Mexico Higher Education Department has concluded its annual summer capital outlay hearings, traveling over 700 miles across New Mexico to visit college and university campuses across the state, where agency leaders and state financial experts solic

Private postsecondary enrollment grows 6% as 95 institutions receive state authorization

27 Aug, 2025 Auriella Ortiz
Private postsecondary enrollment in New Mexico has grown 6% to reach 10,685 students as the New Mexico Higher Education Department completed state authorization renewal for 95 institutions for the 2026 academic year.

NMHED Financial Aid Helpline temporary outage update

The New Mexico Higher Education Department’s (NMHED) Financial Aid division is experienced a temporary issue with its Financial Aid helpline phone number on August 13.

State awarded national grant to expand dual enrollment access

New Mexico has been selected as one of eight states to receive a College in High School Alliance (CHSA) grant aimed at expanding dual enrollment opportunities for high school students, particularly in rural and low-income communities.
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