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Dr. Patricia Trujillo joined the New Mexico Higher Education Department as Deputy Secretary in November of 2020. She formerly served as founding director of the Office of Equity and Diversity at Northern New Mexico College since 2013, where she oversaw programming to address access and inclusion for historically underrepresented populations…
How do I submit a student complaint about a New Mexico public post-secondary institution or private post-secondary institution that is licensed or registered in New Mexico? NMHED has authority to help facilitate resolution to student complaints, only after the student has utilized all internal complaint procedures at the educational institution.…
The New Mexico Higher Education Departments' Adult Education Division will have a Q&A session for the Request for Applications (RfA) on Friday, June 28, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. via GoToMeeting.
Institutional Audits Audits are performed in accordance with NMHED’s statutory and regulatory oversight responsibilities. UNM Research & Public Service Review Luna Community College Special Audit Northern New Mexico College Capital Project Audit Santa Fe Community College Fiscal Review HED Contact: Institutional Auditor \| Scott Eccles (505) 476-8422 Scott.Eccles@hed.nm.gov
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED or department) will hold a public rulemaking hearing on July 26, 2019 regarding proposed rulemaking adopting a new rule 5.7.35 NMAC GROW YOUR OWN TEACHERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
Distance Education Authorization The Interstate Distance Education Act, Sections 21-23B-1 through 21-23B-6 NMSA 1978 authorizes the New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) to adopt rules and regulations for the receipt of distance education by students in New Mexico and the provision of distance education by New Mexico participating post-secondary educational…
Call the Adult Education Hotline! Llame a nuestra línea directa de educación para adultos! 1-833-675-1437 Welcome! The Adult Education Division at the New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) exists to support adults to strengthen their core academic skills and meet their personal, educational, and career goals. We offer adults a…
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Teacher Preparation Affordability Scholarship Program The purpose of the Act is to encourage eligible New Mexico students to attend and complete an accredited public education department approved teacher preparation program at a New Mexico public post-secondary educational institution or a tribal college by providing a scholarship opportunity. The scholarship is…
Higher Education Advisory Committee Proposed new undergraduate and graduate programs will be considered by the New Mexico Higher Education Advisory Committee, NMHEAC, which is a committee that consists of the cabinet secretaries of higher education, department of workforce solutions, department of finance and administration, department of economic development, and the…
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the New Mexico Higher Education Department will hold a public rulemaking hearing on July 8, 2019 regarding proposed amendments to 5.7.20 NMAC, LEGISLATIVE LOTTERY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the New Mexico Higher Education Department will hold a public rulemaking hearing on July 8, 2019 regarding proposed amendments to 5.7.23 NMAC, COLLEGE AFFORDABILITY GRANT.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the New Mexico Higher Education Department will hold a public rulemaking hearing on July 8, 2019 regarding proposed amendments to 5.7.19 NMAC, REDUCED TUITION FOR SENIOR CITIZENS.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the New Mexico Higher Education Department will hold a public rulemaking hearing on July 8, 2019 regarding a new proposed rule 5.7.34 NMAC TEACHER PREPARATION AFFORDABILITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the New Mexico Higher Education Department will hold a public rulemaking hearing on July 8, 2019 regarding proposed amendments to 5.7.5 NMAC, TEACHER LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM.
NMHED Funding Recommendation The files below are the underlying spreadsheets for the Funding Recommendation. NM I&G Funding Formula |FY27 FY26 FY25 FY24 FY23 FY22 FY21 FY20 FY19 FY18 FY17 FY16 |General Fund Summary|FY27 FY26 FY25 FY24 FY23 FY22 FY21 FY20 FY19 FY18 FY17 FY16 Funding Formula Technical Guide HED Contact:…
OVERVIEW The mission of the New Mexico Private Post-Secondary Schools Division (PPSD) is to provide consumer protection services to students who pursue degrees or career education at private post-secondary institutions governed by New Mexico laws. Private post-secondary educational institutions that offer educational services in New Mexico are required to apply…
CIP codes must be approved by NMHED for all courses and programs offered Approval is on a “by campus” basis and not across campus systems. Course CIP Code Approval Process|Before You Apply for a New Course CIP Code Before completing a course CIP application, check if the desired course CIP…
Introduction Thank you for visiting the website or using the mobile apps of the New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED). Consistent with the provisions of the Internet Security and Privacy Act, the Freedom of Information Law and the Personal Privacy Protection Law, this policy describes NMHED's privacy practices regarding information…
The New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) is committed to making its website accessible to all users and, so, we have included several features designed to improve accessibility. Some of these features are described below. We use various tools for site validation, including Functional Accessibility Evaluator, which is designed to…
Except as expressly provided to the contrary on any individual document(s) or material(s) published on the New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) website, permission to copy, use, and distribute materials created by and/or credited to NMHED and contained on the NMHED website is hereby granted without fee for personal, private,…
Information provided on this website is intended to allow convenient electronic access to public information. While all attempts are made to provide accurate, current, and reliable information, the New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) recognizes the possibility of human or mechanical error. Therefore, NMHED, its employees, officers, and agencies make…
Charge of the New Mexico Curriculum and Articulation Committee Proposed changes to the common course numbering system, general education curriculum, meta-majors, and AP Policy will be considered by the New Mexico Curriculum and Articulation Committee (NMCAC). The NMCAC is a committee that consists of one faculty representative from each public…
Loan-For-Service Work Site Request Form|Work Site Request Form for Health Loan-For-Service, Teacher Loan-For-Service and WICHE Programs The Work Site Request Form shall be completed by all Loan-For-Service participants upon securing employment. A Work Site Request Form must be completed for each new employer. The Work Site Request Form must be…
NOTICE OF RIGHT TO INSPECT PUBLIC RECORDS By law, under the Inspection of Public Records Act, every person has the right to inspect public records of the NM Higher Education Department (HED). Compliance with requests to inspect public records is an integral part of the routine duties of the officers…
In 2012, New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) implemented the new eDEAR (Electronic Data Editing and Reporting) system. Data collected from New Mexico public institutions includes enrollment, degrees awarded, and financial aid data. The data collection year is dependent on the type of data collected. NMHED collects data throughout the…
Data Request Policy and Guidelines Policy In order to balance the many requests for data that are received by the Planning and Research Division, the New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) has implemented a policy pertaining to all data requests, internal and external. With this policy, we have developed a…
•Fiscal Year 2026 Tuition and Fees •Fiscal Year 2025 Tuition and Fees •Fiscal Year 2024 Tuition and Fees • Fiscal Year 2023 Tuition and Fees • Fiscal Year 2022 Tuition and Fees • Fiscal Year 2021 Tuition and Fees • Fiscal Year 2020 Tuition and Fees • Fiscal Year 2019…
NM Postsecondary Enrollment - Headcount & Full Time Equivalency (End of Term)| Fall 2016-Fall 2024 Headcount Fall 2016-Fall 2024 FTE |NM Postsecondary Enrollment Trends (Census) | New Mexico Postsecondary Census Enrollment Trends Fall 2015-2025 |NM Postsecondary Enrollment by Gender - Headcount|• Fall Semester 2024 • Fall Semester 2023 • Fall…
New Mexico has statewide financial aid programs and tuition reciprocity agreements with neighboring states. More information on aid types/programs can be found at the Student Financial Aid section of this website. Click on the links below to view New Mexico Higher Education Department financial aid reports. Lottery Scholarship Reports: 2024…
Degree and Certificate Production|• Academic Year 2024-25 • Academic Year 2023-24 • Academic Year 2022-23 • Academic Year 2021-22 • Academic Year 2020-21 • Academic Year 2019-20 • Academic Year 2018-19 • Academic Year 2017-18 • Academic Year 2016-17 • Academic Years 2011-2015 (Tableau) |Degree and Certificate Production by Gender|•…
Highlights of the Fall 2024 Remediation Data|The statewide total remediation rate is 41.1% for recent NM high school graduates (graduated in school year 2023-2024) and enrolled in Summer 2024 or Fall 2024 as first-time freshmen at a New Mexico public higher education institution. Remediation rate calculation included the following factors:…
2024 Annual Report 2022 Annual Report 2021 Annual Report 2020 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2018 Annual Report 2017 Annual Report 2016 Annual Report 2015 Annual Report 2014 Annual Report 2013 Annual Report 2012 Annual Report 2011 Annual Report 2010 Annual Report 2009 Annual Report 2008 Annual Report 2007 Annual…
The New Mexico Higher Education Planning & Research Division publishes various data reports, including college remediation, enrollment, degree and graduation rates, financial aid, and tuition and fees. Explore the data report links below to view current and historical reports in each category. Click here to navigate to the New Mexico…
How to Read the NM Advanced Placement Policy Below is the list (from left to right) of Advanced Placement (AP) exams, corresponding scores, and course equivalents (the number of credits awarded is specific to each higher education institution (HEI)). Students, please contact the individual HEI you are interested in or…
New Undergraduate Degree Program Review| Overview 21-1-26, NMSA 1978 charges the higher education department with reviewing all new state-funded associate and bachelor degrees. The review and approval process is outlined above and can be found in detail in 5.5.6 NMAC All associate and bachelor degree programs that initiate the institutional…
New Mexico Dual Credit Program Every New Mexico high school student has the opportunity to enroll in college courses through the Dual Credit (DC) Program. The DC Program provides access to academic and career and technical education (CTE) courses that deliver simultaneous credit toward high school graduation and a postsecondary…
General Education Models New Mexico updated its model of general education to focus on the essential skills that are needed by today's college graduates to be successful as they pursue advanced degrees and/or careers. The state has adopted two models: one for applied associate degrees and a second for bachelors…
Course Crosswalk||Change the Numbering System| Overview The goal of the common course numbering system is to improve transfer and articulation of courses between New Mexico's public and tribal higher education institutions. If a student completes a commonly numbered course at one New Mexico public/tribal HEI and transfers to another New…
NM Course Numbering System||General Education Curriculum| New Undergraduate and Graduate Degree Program Review||CIP code Approval| NM Advanced Placement Policy||Dual Credit| If you have questions about any of the above programs, please contact the Academic Affairs and Policy Division at NMHED.Policy@hed.nm.gov or (505) 231-6754.
Stephanie Rodriguez joined the New Mexico Higher Education Department as Acting Secretary in September of 2020. Previously, she served as Senior Policy Advisor under Governor Lujan Grisham and covered topics and policies surrounding education, military affairs, and the national laboratories. Prior to joining state government, Rodriguez worked for Governor Lujan…
The Planning and Research Division supports the mission of a well-educated, globally competitive workforce in New Mexico. The Division works to fulfill this mission by providing quality information and planning support to the higher education community through collaborative data collection, analysis and reporting. The Division is dedicated to continually identifying…
Overview The Institutional Finance Division is responsible for reviewing and approving the operating budgets of publicly funded Higher Education Institutions in New Mexico. The Division is also responsible for developing the Higher Education funding formula and for confirming that the Higher Education Institutions comply with all financial reporting requirements. The…
Purpose The Administrative Services Division is the oversight division of all financial and budgetary related aspects of the agency, providing sound, timely and accurate guidance to all divisions of the New Mexico Higher Education Department related to but not limited to the Annual financial audit, Budgets, Contracts, the General Ledger,…
The Office of the Secretary provides guidance and leadership for the New Mexico Higher Education Department's multiple divisions, as well as higher education institutions and special schools across the state. The Office includes the Department Secretary, Deputy Secretary, General Counsel, Chief of Staff and CFO, Public Information Officer, and the…
Establishing New Mexico Residency, Eligibility for Reduced Tuition Rates or In-State Tuition The policy for determining resident and non-resident tuition classifications for students enrolling at public postsecondary institutions in New Mexico is below. New Mexico Administrative Code 5.7.18 NMAC For more information or interpretation, you may contact the New Mexico…
Work Study Program The New Mexico Work Study Program was created to provide funding for employment opportunities for qualified resident students attending New Mexico eligible institutions. Eligibility U.S. Citizen or permanent resident alien; New Mexico Resident (12 consecutive months); Undergraduate or Graduate; FAFSA must be completed; Enroll at least half-time…
Student Incentive Grant The New Mexico Student Incentive Grant is for resident undergraduate students with substantial financial need who are attending a New Mexico public college or university or tribal college. Eligibility New Mexico Resident; Enrolled at least half time as an undergraduate student at a New Mexico public college…
WICHE Loan-For-Service Program The purpose of the Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education (WICHE) Loan-For-Service Program is to allow New Mexico students to enroll at selected out-of-state graduate or professional programs which are not offered at New Mexico public universities. Exchange students receive preference in admission. They pay reduced levels…
Nurse Educator Loan-For-Service Program The purpose of the Nurse Educator Loan-For-Service is to enhance the ability of college and university employed nursing educators to obtain Bachelor of Science, Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. For every year of service provided, a portion of the loan will be forgiven.…
Nursing Loan-For-Service Program The purpose of the Nursing Loan-For-Service is to increase the number of nurses in areas of the state which have experienced shortages by making educational loans to students entering nursing programs. As a condition of each loan, the student shall declare his/her intent to practice as a…
Medical Loan-For-Service The purpose of the Medical Loan-For-Service is to increase the number of physicians in the state which have experienced shortages of health professionals by making educational loans to students entering medical school. As a condition of each loan, the student shall declare his/her intent to practice as a…
Allied Loan-For-Service The purpose of the Allied Health Loan-For-Service is to increase the number of physician assistants in areas of the state which have experienced shortages of health practitioners, by making educational loans to students seeking certification/licensure in an eligible health field which include the following: Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy…
The purpose of New Mexico’s Loan For Service Programs is to provide students with financial assistance in high-need workforce areas in health care and teaching. In exchange for financial support, students must commit to a 3-year term of service working in New Mexico in their chosen profession. Upon completion of…
Minority Doctoral Loan Repayment Assistance Program The Minority Doctoral Loan Repayment Assistance Program provides educational loan repayment assistance to eligible faculty employed within New Mexico’s public colleges and universities. The purpose of the Minority Doctoral Loan Repayment Assistance Program is to increase the number of ethnic minorities and women available…
New Mexico Children, Youth & Families Worker Loan Repayment Program The New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Worker Loan Repayment Program provides education loan repayment assistance to certain professionals employed with the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department. The purpose of the program is to increase the number of…
Teacher Loan Repayment Program The purpose of the Teacher Loan Repayment Program (TLRP) is to increase the number of teachers in designated high-need teacher positions in public schools through an educational loan repayment program. The program provides for repayment of the principal and reasonable interest accrued on loans obtained from…
Public Service Law Loan Repayment Program The New Mexico Public Service Law Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) offers legal education loan repayment awards to attorneys that provide legal services to low income or underserved residents of New Mexico. Eligible employment sites include state or local government or the non-profit sector…
The Health Professional Loan Repayment Program Electronic Application will open March 15, 2026. Health Professional Loan Repayment Program The purpose of the New Mexico Health Professional Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP) is to provide repayment for outstanding student loans of practicing health professionals. As a condition of the program, a health…
The purpose of New Mexico’s Loan Repayment Programs is to provide assistance with student loan repayment for practicing professionals in high need professions such as health care and teaching. The State of New Mexico will pay a portion of a participant’s qualifying student loans for each year of service in…
Wartime Veterans' Scholarship A state scholarship for resident undergraduate and graduate students that provides tuition, fees, and book allowances to Military War Veterans certified by the New Mexico Department of Veterans' Services. Vietnam Veterans' Scholarship A state scholarship for resident undergraduate and graduate students that provides tuition, fees, and book…
Graduate Scholarship The Graduate Scholarship was created is to increase graduate enrollment in the state's public universities of students from groups underrepresented in graduate education. Eligibility Priority will be given to New Mexico students from those groups with the most severe under-representation and students with the greatest financial need; Must…
Fire Fighters & Peace Officers Survivors Scholarship A state scholarship that recognizes the importance of the duties performed by our fire fighters and peace officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. The program provides survivors with an opportunity for a college education through a scholarship. Eligibility…
Competitive Scholarship Created to encourage out-of-state students who have demonstrated high academic achievement in high school to enroll in New Mexico public institutions of higher education. Eligibility Non-resident or non-citizen of the United States; Attend a public 4-year university in New Mexico; Undergraduate; Full-time enrollment; Student must meet certain high…
Athletic Scholarship State funds are allocated to eligible institutions to make funding available to resident and non-resident student athletes to have access to higher education in New Mexico. Eligibility Athletic scholarships are offered at Eastern New Mexico University, New Mexico Highlands University, New Mexico Junior College, New Mexico State University,…
New Mexico Scholars The New Mexico Scholars Scholarship encourages NM high school graduates to enroll in college full-time at a public or private non-profit postsecondary in NM before their 21st birthday in an undergraduate program. Eligibility Student must be a resident of New Mexico Must have graduated from a New…
Several state Grants and Scholarships are available to New Mexico residents to help pay for college. Unlike loans, grants and scholarships do not need to be repaid. However there are conditions for eligibility such as established need, a minimum GPA or required number of completed credit hours per semester. NMHED,…
Summer Hearings The NMHED Capital Outlay Summer Hearings are held annually in different regions throughout the state. These hearings provide Higher Education Institutions, Special Schools, and Tribal Colleges and Universities the opportunity to present capital outlay project funding requests that are considered to be of greatest need to both the…
Key Fiscal Metrics NMHED utilizes a broad range of key fiscal metrics data to monitor the financial health of Public Institutions of Higher Education in New Mexico. FY19-FY21 Key Fiscal Metrics HED Contact: Institutional Auditor \| Scott Eccles (505) 476-8422 Scott.Eccles@hed.nm.gov
Composite Financial Index Scores Institutions are required each year to provide their accrediting agency the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) with data derived from audited financial statements. This data is utilized to develop four core financial ratios and a Composite Financial Index (CFI) score. Performance of the CFI score is evaluated…
Research and Public Service Projects (RPSPs) are submitted by public higher education institutions to the Department for consideration in its annual funding recommendations. RPSPs vary in scope and are distinct from Instruction and General (I&G) state support. This page contains resources for institutions to submit annual RPSP requests. All requests…
Quarterly Financial Reporting Process New Mexico State Statute 21-1-33 requires the submission of Quarterly Financial Reports to NMHED. 1. Submit “Quarterly Financial Actions Report (QFAR)” (Quarterly Financial Actions Report Template) 2. Submit “Quarterly Financial Certification Report (QFAR)" (Quarterly Financial Certification Report Template) Please submit: (1) QFAR and (2) QFCR in…
Outstanding Long-Term Debt Schedule NMHED is requesting Institutions submit a Outstanding Long-Term Debt Schedule by December 1st of each year that provides: All Long-Term Debt as of December 31; Include Branch Debt if applicable; and, Provide detail and explanation as necessary. Clarification: Schedule due December 1, 2022 to provide status…
Operating Budgets, Budget Adjustment Requests (BARs) and Reports of Actuals are submitted to the Institutional Finance Division at NMHED for review and approval. This page contains resources for institutions to submit these financial documents as well as a library of Reports of Actuals from previous fiscal years. Operating Budgets and…
College District Tax Act Sections 21-2A-1 through 21-2A-17 NMSA 1978 may be cited as the "College District Tax Act". The College District Tax Act applies to all educational institutions organized pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 21, Article 14 [13] NMSA 1978, the Community College Act, Chapter 21, Article 17…
