EL PASO, Texas ( KTSM ) — New Mexico State University (NMSU) Global Campus, the online campus for NMSU, is bringing awareness to New Mexicans to go back to school tuition-free with the New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship.
NMSU Global Campus wants eligible individuals who have some college credits, but no degree to enroll for their first undergraduate degree tuition-free, according to NMSU in a news release.
“Many people think that free college scholarships are only for recent high school graduates, but that’s not the case,” said Alyssa Lockman, marketing manager at NMSU Global Campus. “The Opportunity Scholarship can help New Mexico residents get their first degree tuition-free, even if they’ve been out of school for a long time.”
According to NMSU Global Campus, roughly 302,000 adults in New Mexico have college credits but no degree.
“Our goal is to make sure that adults with previously earned college credits understand that going back to school is a real possibility,” Lockman said. “We’re offering timely guidance on how these individuals can complete their bachelor’s degree without barriers like cost and scheduling.”
According to NMSU, the New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship helps simplifies the financial aid process and assists in receiving federal tuition support quicker. Eligible students are awarded the scholarship automatically and the university handles the paperwork when they enroll.
“We understand that life happens, and many people start their college journey but aren’t able to complete it,” said Sherry Kollmann, chancellor of NMSU Global Campus. “Their previous experience has value and we are here to reassure these individuals that with the right support and flexible options, finishing their degree is possible.”
NMSU Global Campus offers a range of online programs and support services with coursework being 100 percent online, NMSU said. Visit NMSU Global Campus website to learn more or email at globalmarketing@nmsu.edu.
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