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For New Mexico Students, Financial Aid Opportunities Abound

$92.2 Million in State Aid Available to Students who Attend NM Colleges & Universities

New Mexico Higher Education Department Outlines Budget Priorities for FY22

Priorities Include Student Financial Aid Programs, Institutional Funding, and Adult Education
Collaboration is the Way Forward for Colleges & Universities

Collaboration is the Way Forward for Colleges & Universities

4 Dec, 2020 Stephanie Montoya
By Stephanie Rodriguez, Acting Secretary for the New Mexico Higher Education Department
Students, Parents Can Explore Colleges, Get Admission Support Virtually 

Students, Parents Can Explore Colleges, Get Admission Support Virtually 

Online Events and Resources put College Search at Students’ Fingertips
Student Spotlight: Heaven Talachy

Student Spotlight: Heaven Talachy

19 Nov, 2020 Stephanie Montoya
Heaven recently graduated from UNM - Los Alamos with her AAS in Public Safety and is pursuing a BAAS in Emergency Management at Eastern New Mexico University.
NM Voters Approve $156 Million for Higher Education Facilities 

NM Voters Approve $156 Million for Higher Education Facilities 

Funding Will Repair and Renovate Facilities at 33 Public Institutions Without Tax Increase
Dr. Patricia Trujillo Named Higher Education Deputy Secretary  

Dr. Patricia Trujillo Named Higher Education Deputy Secretary  

Trujillo Brings Equity, Diversity and Community Engagement Expertise
Colleges & Universities Help Expand COVID Testing in New Mexico

Colleges & Universities Help Expand COVID Testing in New Mexico

Public colleges and universities in Southern New Mexico will offer free drive-thru COVID-19 testing sponsored by the New Mexico Department of Health beginning Thursday, November 5.
NMHED Recommends $29.7 Million for Campus Repairs & Upgrades

NMHED Recommends $29.7 Million for Campus Repairs & Upgrades

2 Nov, 2020 Stephanie Montoya
Funds would support critical health and safety infrastructure upgrades
NMHED Awards $3.8 Million to Expand Online Learning Amid Pandemic

NMHED Awards $3.8 Million to Expand Online Learning Amid Pandemic

Funding Supports Student Access, Services and Instruction for K-12 through College