With the New Mexico Opportunity and Lottery Scholarships, there are options for every New Mexican to pursue higher education without having to worry about the cost of tuition and fees.| Reach Higher New Mexico
SANTA FE – 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. More than 5,000 additional students are now pursuing degrees and certificates across the state’s higher education institutions. This ongoing trend is attributed to New Mexico’s […] The post College enrollment continues to rise in New Mexico appeared first on Reach Higher New Mexico.| Reach Higher New Mexico
SANTA FE – Freshman college enrollment continues to surge in New Mexico, the Higher Education Department announced Wednesday. First-time enrollment in colleges and universities has risen 9.2 percent statewide, according to data for the fall 2024 semester. This is yet another year-over-year increase in first-time, full-time college participation in New Mexico; meanwhile, the national trend […] The post First-time college enrollment in N.M. up 9% appeared first on Reach Higher New Mexico.| Reach Higher New Mexico
SANTA FE — On Wednesday, New Mexico Higher Education Secretary Stephanie M. Rodriguez will participate in education panels at the White House and U.S. Department of Education as part of the Biden Administration’s Classroom to Career Summit. At the White House, Secretary Rodriguez will join White House officials including President Joe Biden and First Lady […] The post Secretary Rodriguez to participate in White House panels on free college tuition appeared first on Reach Higher New Mexico.| Reach Higher New Mexico
Department is excited to announce the annual Pathway to College and Career Day at the New Mexico State Fair will take place Wednesday, Sept. 11, in the Main Street area of the Expo New Mexico fairgrounds. Pathway to College and Career Day is a day-long opportunity for New Mexico students of all ages to explore […] The post ‘Pathway to College & Career Day’ set for Wednesday at New Mexico State Fair appeared first on Reach Higher New Mexico.| Reach Higher New Mexico
SANTA FE — Statewide higher education enrollment in New Mexico continued to grow and was among the best in the United States, according to a national financial analysis of the 2022-2023 academic year, which highlighted the state’s Opportunity Scholarship as driving New Mexico’s higher education rebound. The State Higher Education Executive Officers Association report also […] The post New Mexico enrollment growth and student investment continue to outperform national averages appeared...| Reach Higher New Mexico
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Higher Education Department announced Wednesday that college enrollment across the state increased this spring for the fourth consecutive semester since the Opportunity Scholarship Act was signed in 2022, marking an average increase of nearly 4 percent statewide compared to last spring. According to initial numbers collected for the spring […] The post NM college enrollment, retention and completion increase thanks to Opportunity Scholarship appeared first on...| Reach Higher New Mexico
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed five bills into law that sustain and expand tuition-free college, fund university research, support students in career training programs and adopt affirmative consent policies on college campuses. “By signing these key bills, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has ensured that New Mexico continues to be a leader […] The post Gov. Lujan Grisham signs legislation expanding tuition-free college, university research and more appeared first on Rea...| Reach Higher New Mexico
New Mexico establishes largest higher education trust fund in the nation SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham this week signed Senate Bill 159, creating a nearly $1 billion trust fund and a scholarship program fund to ensure tuition-free college in New Mexico for decades to come. “By creating this fund, New Mexico is keeping […] The post Governor signs bill creating $959M trust fund guaranteeing tuition-free college in NM appeared first on Reach Higher New Mexico.| Reach Higher New Mexico
State celebrates college enrollment growth, workforce development, adult education graduates and more As 2023 comes to a close, the New Mexico Higher Education Department is proud to look back on a series of accomplishments that have significantly impacted education, healthcare, research, and workforce development across the state this year. I am proud to celebrate […] The post New Mexico Higher Education Department achieves remarkable milestones in 2023 appeared first on Reach Higher ...| Reach Higher New Mexico
Over 11,000 first-time, full-time students pursuing higher education College and university enrollment is up again in New Mexico, according to data released by the Higher Education Department on Tuesday, due in large part to the nation’s most expansive college enrollment program. Over 110,000 New Mexicans are pursuing career training certificates, associate, bachelor’s and graduate degrees at state public and tribal colleges and universities, […]| Reach Higher New Mexico
With the New Mexico Opportunity and Lottery Scholarships, there are options for every New Mexican to pursue higher education without having to worry about the cost of tuition and fees.| Reach Higher New Mexico
Source: Higher Ed Dive Free college’s momentum shifted from the federal level to state and local programs, signaling the movement’s durability. How will it change institutions? When first lady Jill Biden stood before attendees at the Community College National Legislative Summit in February to tell them that a proposal for a federal free community college […] The post Free college didn’t die with federal inaction. It moved. appeared first on Reach Higher New Mexico.| Reach Higher New Mexico
New Mexico is the first state in the US to implement free college education, enabling students to attend a public college or university without paying tuition fees. This move is expected to help thousands of students pursue higher education and boost the state's economy.| Reach Higher New Mexico
New Mexico has become the first state in the US to implement free college education, enabling students to attend a public college or university without paying tuition fees. This move is expected to help thousands of students pursue higher education and boost the state's economy in the long run.| Reach Higher New Mexico
New Mexico is expanding its free college program to include more students and provide greater support for existing recipients. Learn more about the changes and their potential impact on college access in this article from Reach Higher New Mexico.| Reach Higher New Mexico
At Reach Higher New Mexico, we're committed to increasing college access and success for all students in the state. Learn about our mission, vision, and the work we're doing to create a more educated New Mexico.| Reach Higher New Mexico
New Mexico has passed a bill making tuition free at public colleges and universities for state residents, making it the first state to provide such a program for all students regardless of income or age.| Reach Higher New Mexico
The US is facing an enrollment and student debt crisis. Is free tuition the answer?| Reach Higher New Mexico
Read the Durango Herald opinion piece about the impact of free higher education in New Mexico.| Reach Higher New Mexico
Learn how New Mexico has implemented a statewide free college education program and how it can benefit high school graduates and adult learners. Find out about the requirements and eligibility criteria for this program and how it can help you achieve your educational goals.| Reach Higher New Mexico
Read about the importance of keeping college affordability simple and accessible in New Mexico's free college program. Learn more at ReachHigherNM.| Reach Higher New Mexico