News: Articles by Auriella Ortiz

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

More than 25 students from seven high schools explored college campuses throughout New Mexico and Colorado to connect with admissions offices, degree programs and experience life on campus.

Starting June 1, New Mexico teachers can apply for up to $6,000 a year in student loan assistance through the state’s Teacher Loan Repayment Program.

College enrollment in New Mexico has grown for the second consecutive year, with a 4.2% increase this spring compared to the same time in 2024.