New Mexico implements free college education statewide

Published April 6, 2022 3:20am ET



New Mexico passed a law to ensure that its public university students will receive tuition free of charge, effective July 1.

Residents who enroll in at least six credits can work toward their certificate, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree completely tuition-free. As long as the students maintain a 2.5 out of 4.0 GPA, they can continue their “Opportunity Scholarship,” the titular name of the law. This applies to New Mexico’s 29 public colleges and universities.

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