News: Articles by Auriella Ortiz

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.

GEAR UP New Mexico hosted Summer Tribal College Bus Tour

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.

New Mexico teachers can now apply for up to $6,000 in student loan help

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 continues to rise in New Mexico

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.
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