News Archive: August, 2025

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.