New Mexico Higher Education Department
Recent News About New Mexico Higher Education Department
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The New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship has been recognized with the National Impact Award by College Promise, a nonprofit organization that advocates for greater access to college education.
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New Mexico has introduced a new loan repayment program for veterinarians, offering up to $80,000 in student debt relief to those who commit to working in rural communities for at least four years.
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The New Mexico Higher Education Department has finished its annual summer capital outlay hearings, a process that involved traveling more than 700 miles to visit college and university campuses throughout the state.
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Private postsecondary enrollment in New Mexico has increased by 6%, reaching a total of 10,685 students.
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The New Mexico Higher Education Department’s Financial Aid Division experienced a temporary disruption in its helpline services between August 13 and August 18.
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New Mexico has been chosen as one of seven states to receive a grant from the College in High School Alliance (CHSA).
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More than 25 students from seven high schools participated in a college exploration initiative across New Mexico and Colorado.
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Starting June 1, New Mexico teachers can apply for up to $6,000 annually in student loan assistance through the state's Teacher Loan Repayment Program.
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College enrollment in New Mexico has risen for the second year in a row, with a 4.2% increase this spring compared to the same period last year.
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More than 250 professionals from 29 New Mexico colleges and universities gathered at Central New Mexico Community College for the Second Annual Higher Education Technical Summit on April 28 and 29.
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Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has enacted a series of legislative measures designed to enhance access to education and workforce development in New Mexico.
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More than 100 middle-school girls attended the GEAR UP New Mexico and STEM Santa Fe Girls STEM Pathways Conference held on March 6 and 7 in Albuquerque.
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Higher Education Secretary Stephanie M. Rodriguez has encouraged public colleges and universities in New Mexico not to increase tuition for the upcoming semester.
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New Mexico has become the fifth state in the United States to offer free high school equivalency exams.
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A bill establishing a veterinary medicine loan repayment program has been approved by the New Mexico House and Senate and is now awaiting the governor's signature.
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Health care professionals in New Mexico are now eligible to apply for the Health Professional Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP).
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The New Mexico House of Representatives has passed a measure to make high school equivalency tests free for residents.
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The New Mexico Senate has given unanimous approval to a measure designed to address the shortage of veterinarians in the state, particularly in rural areas.
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The New Mexico Higher Education Department is set to host Higher Education Day at the State Capitol in Santa Fe on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
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Eljin Gorman, a sports medicine teacher at Clovis High School, is among nearly 1,000 teachers who received assistance with student loans as new applicants.