Parents

 

Preparing Your Child for College

 

The New Mexico Higher Education Department is committed to partnerships that serve all New Mexicans and promote education. The Department understands that preparing for a college education must begin early, and efforts by the Higher Education Department strive to educate parents and students on the opportunities available to them. The Higher Education Department has partnered with the Public Education Department as well as a number of public and private organizations dedicated to preparing students for a college education. This section provides links to other community resources and programs dedicated to people and education. Don’t forget to look at the Students site for college testing information!  

 

High School Graduation Requirements

What should my student be learning grades 6-8? In grades 9-12? Here is a link to information regarding New Mexico Literacy, Technology, and Standards for New Mexico’s students.  http://www.nmlites.org/standards/index.html

 

A resource for some of the public and private agencies available in the State of New Mexico to assist in supporting your child in preparing for college:

Community Resources for Students and Their Families

 

Planning for College

What should your child be doing to prepare for college or the workforce? Many things to think about include entrance exams and preparing for the exams, choosing a career, and specific information on costs for college. These issues need to be clear before making the right choice to attend a particular college or university, or enter into the workforce.

 

College Entrance Exams

 

Tech Prep Programs in New Mexico

 

Information for Parents & Students

 

Career Pathways and Working in New Mexico

 

Career and Technical Education

 

Paying for College

 

529 College Savings Programs/Education Trust Board

 

Financial Aid and Scholarships

 

Find a College

 

New Mexico Colleges and Universities