News: Articles by Auriella Ortiz

CYFD Worker Loan Repayment Program: Paying it Forward to New Mexico’s Future

9 Apr, 2024 Auriella Ortiz
The New Mexico Higher Education Department’s Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD) Worker Loan Repayment Program underscores the state’s commitment to the wellbeing of New Mexico children and families.

Higher Education Department partners with Children, Youth and Families Department to award student debt relief to 133 employees

9 Apr, 2024 Auriella Ortiz
The New Mexico Higher Education Department, in collaboration with the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD), has awarded college debt relief to 133 CYFD employees via its CYFD Worker Loan Repayment Program

CYFD Worker Loan Repayment Program: Recruiting and Retaining Dedicated Staff

5 Apr, 2024 Auriella Ortiz
The Higher Education Department’s Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD) Worker Loan Repayment Program has eased student debt shouldered by case workers, juvenile detention officers, and counselors throughout New Mexico.

CYFD Worker Loan Repayment Program: Keeping New Mexicans in New Mexico

3 Apr, 2024 Auriella Ortiz
The Higher Education Department’s Children, Youth and Family Department Loan Repayment Program has allowed 133 CYFD workers like Larissa Rascon to enter rewarding careers in social work without being burdened by student loan debt.

Governor Lujan Grisham approves historic $1.3B budget boost for higher education initiatives

28 Mar, 2024 Auriella Ortiz
Landmark funding includes tuition-free college, loan repayment programs and enhanced educational opportunities statewide

Gov. Lujan Grisham signs legislation expanding tuition-free college, university research and more

18 Mar, 2024 Auriella Ortiz
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed five bills into law that sustain and expand tuition-free college, fund university research, support students in career training programs and adopt affirmative consent policies on college campuses.

Higher Education Secretary Rodriguez urges against tuition increases

14 Mar, 2024 Auriella Ortiz
Higher Education Secretary Stephanie M. Rodriguez issues statement urging public colleges and universities to keep tuition levels flat for the coming semester

New Mexico Basic Needs Consortium joins White House challenge to end hunger

13 Mar, 2024 Auriella Ortiz
Group will pursue solutions to food insecurity on college campuses statewide

Governor signs bill creating $959M trust fund guaranteeing tuition-free college in NM

11 Mar, 2024 Auriella Ortiz
New Mexico establishes largest higher education trust fund in the nation

Biden Administration forgives 6,270 New Mexicans’ federal student loans

26 Feb, 2024 Auriella Ortiz
$267.1 million in total debt discharged in the state since last year