HED News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Higher Education Department (HED) has announced that the annual College and Career Pathways Day at the New Mexico State Fair will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 11 in the Main Street area of the Expo New Mexico Fairgrounds.
Pathways to College and Careers is a one-day opportunity for New Mexico students of all ages to learn about the offerings of various higher education institutions across the state. Students can learn about various financial aid opportunities, including Opportunity Scholarships and Lottery Scholarships, which provide tuition-free higher education to nearly all New Mexicans, and discuss career paths with their peers and college representatives.
Wednesday, Sept. 11, is a free admission day at the New Mexico State Fair, and the New Mexico Department of Higher Education expects about 8,000 prospective students to visit the College Pathway and Career Day exhibits.
“Each year, we are excited to take part in this wonderful occasion and spread the good word about the fantastic higher education opportunities in our state,” said Secretary of Higher Education Stephanie M. Rodriguez. “Tuition-free college will make fulfilling careers here in New Mexico more accessible than ever before.”
24 universities and 19 educational institutions are participating.
For more information about the New Mexico Department of Higher Education and its programs, source:To learn more about tuition-free college programs, such as New Mexico Opportunity Scholarships and Lottery Scholarships, visit reachhighernm.com or call the Financial Aid HelpLine at 800.279.9777.
About the New Mexico Department of Higher Education:
The New Mexico Department of Higher Education was established in 2005 and oversees the state’s public and tribal colleges, universities and special education schools. It also oversees statewide adult education and literacy programs, administers state-funded financial aid programs and capital projects for institutions of higher education, provides college preparatory services through the GEAR UP program, and provides state accreditation to private colleges and universities operating within New Mexico. For more information, visit hed.nm.gov or follow @NMHigherEd on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. For more information about New Mexico Opportunity and Tuition-Free College through Lottery Scholarships, visit: Reach High Anam.
