U.S. Department of Education officials praise New Mexico’s leading work in higher education during state visit
New Mexico recognized as a leader in college affordability and student equity. U.S. Department of Education Under Secretary James Kvaal and Assistant Secretary for the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education Amy...
Higher Education Department launches statewide college recruitment campaign
New Mexicans encouraged to “Reach Higher” with tuition-free college & career training The New Mexico Higher Education Department is encouraging New Mexico residents to explore their college and career training options this summer with a new campaign leading up to...
State encourages New Mexicans to explore college, career options with ReachHigherNM.com
The New Mexico Higher Education Department is encouraging New Mexicans to explore options for college and career training through its new and improved website at ReachHigherNM.com, a one-stop online resource for connecting students with tuition-free college...
Governor approves record investments for higher education in 2023
Tuition-free college fully-funded for second year Fully-funded tuition-free college through the Opportunity Scholarship and increased funding for workforce education programs are included in the $1.21 billion higher education budget approved by...
New Mexico breaks another enrollment record thanks to the Opportunity Scholarship
Spring college, university enrollment up 6 percent over last year Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that spring enrollment at New Mexico’s public colleges and universities is up by 6 percent compared to last spring, continuing an upward trend following...
Higher Education Department celebrates banner year of progress in education
2022 marked by historic advancements in college access, affordability, and student success As 2022 comes to a close, the New Mexico Higher Education Department is highlighting the many achievements made throughout the year under...
Opportunity Scholarship grows New Mexico college enrollment by over 4% in first increase since 2010
econd-highest enrollment increase in the country; Thousands more New Mexicans pursuing college and career training. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and the state Higher Education Department announced on Thursday that New Mexico college enrollment has increased for the...
Biden’s announcement of federal debt relief will supplement New Mexico’s investment in college affordability
Up to 228,000 New Mexicans could benefit Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and the New Mexico Higher Education Department applauded the Biden Administration’s decision on Wednesday to provide federal student debt relief to New Mexico borrowers and extend the...
New Mexico Higher Education Department addresses questions on tuition-free college
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Higher Education Department is working to ensure that all New Mexicans receive accurate information on tuition-free college via the New Mexico Opportunity and Lottery Scholarships as classes begin at colleges and universities statewide...
State helps New Mexicans navigate tuition-free college with new website
ReachHigherNM.com helps students explore scholarships, apply for college, and more Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and the New Mexico Higher Education Department have launched a new tool to help all New Mexico students and families access tuition-free...