The New Mexico Higher Education Department and the New Mexico Public Education Department collaborate, coordinate, and drive college and career readiness.
Every New Mexico high school student has the opportunity to enroll in college courses through the Dual Credit (DC) Program. The DC Program provides access to academic and career and technical education (CTE) courses that deliver simultaneous credit toward high school graduation and a postsecondary degree or certificate. College courses are offered for dual credit based upon agreements between high schools and accredited public colleges.
While most students take basic core courses such as English, history, math, and social science, coursework may include subjects such as culinary arts or criminal justice, depending on the student’s Next Step Plan and the various degree plans offered by each college. New Mexico state law (NMAC 6.30.7) requires public colleges to waive tuition for students; mandates that Local Education Agencies (LEAs) purchase instructional materials for students, and expects students and parents to cover course fees and transportation expenses.
There are numerous links to dual credit resources on this page. The resources are organized into two main categories--information about dual credit operation and practice within the State of New Mexico and information about dual credit foundations, operation, and practice within the United States. The links provide detailed information about most dual credit topics.