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CYFD Worker Loan Repayment Program: Recruiting and Retaining Dedicated Staff
5 Apr, 2024
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
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
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
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
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
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
New Mexico establishes largest higher education trust fund in the nation
Biden Administration forgives 6,270 New Mexicans’ federal student loans
26 Feb, 2024
$267.1 million in total debt discharged in the state since last year
Explore College and Career Opportunities on Higher Education Day at the Legislature
12 Feb, 2024
24+ colleges, universities and programs will be featured
Governor’s budget proposal keeps NM a leader in higher education
8 Feb, 2024
$1.3 billion recommendation sustains and expands tuition-free college, workforce and more
