General Info

The New Mexico Higher Education Department, formerly known as the Department of Higher Education, develops and coordinates various policies, programs and services to provide advocacy and support for colleges in the state. The department works closely with other state agencies, such as the Public Education Department and the Legislative Education Study Committee, to coordinate statewide initiatives from pre-school through college. Its Workforce Education Division licenses and regulates more than 50 private postsecondary schools, nationally accredited institutions and career technical schools that offer various vocational and degree programs. The division processes license applications, investigates complaints and violations and retains student educational records from closed institutions. The New Mexico Higher Education Department s Financial Aid Division is responsible for administering the day-to-day operations of over 20 state financial aid programs. In addition, it operates the Adult Basic Education Division, which provides participatory leadership, support and technical services to ABE program personnel, students, communities and partners. The New Mexico Higher Education Department also publishes a weekly newsletter that provides information related to higher education policies, practices and challenges.