Earn Your Bachelor’s Degree with $0 in Tuition
Up to 100% Tuition Covered by the New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship
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A Flexible Online Path to a Tuition-Free Degree
Do I qualify for the New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship?
You must be a New Mexico resident working toward your first bachelor’s degree. You’ll need to be admitted to NMSU Global Campus and enroll as a part-time or full-time student.
I started college before, but didn’t finish. Can I still qualify?
Yes! You may still be eligible if you have less than 90 credit hours on your transcript toward an associate degree or less than 160 toward a bachelor’s degree.
What does the NM Opportunity Scholarship cover?
It will cover up to 100% of your tuition and required course fees. You may also use other aid — like grants and private scholarships — to pay for other costs like books and technology.
Do I need to apply separately?
No additional application is required! Eligible students will automatically receive a notification from our Financial Aid office.
Recent New Mexico high school or GED graduates may also qualify for the New Mexico Lottery Scholarship, another tuition-free path to your bachelor’s degree.
Complete Your Degree Online with $0 in Tuition Fees
Top-Ranked. 100% Online: Recognized among the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs by U.S. News & World Report, with classes you can complete on your own schedule.
Flexible Start Dates and Pacing: Choose from multiple start dates each year and decide how many classes to take each semester so you can balance work and life with school.
Free Transfer Credit Evaluation: Don’t start over! If you took college courses in the past, we’ll check how you can transfer as much as 75% of your degree and finish sooner.
Skills That Translate to Careers: Programs include real-world projects, and faculty bring industry experience right into the classroom, so you build skills that support your career.
A Team Helping You Graduate: You’ll have 1-on-1 help from advisors to plan courses and financial aid, stay on track with coursework, and balance life outside the classroom.
Support for Your Unique Journey: As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, Military Friendly® School, and First-Generation Recognized Institution, NMSU proudly serves students from diverse backgrounds.
8-Week Classes
Starting January 20, 2027
Most undergraduate applications are reviewed in 2-4 days. Speak with an advisor to explore the best start date and program for you.
How to Get Started with Your Bachelor’s Program
- Step 1: Fill out a request for information form with a degree that interests you.
- Step 2: Talk with an Admissions Advisor about programs that fit your goals and see if you qualify for the NM Opportunity Scholarship.
- Step 3: Apply free online anytime for the semester that works best for you. (1-on-1 help is available!)
Planning for College
Estimate Your Budget: Academic Year 2026-2027
| Full Time | NM Resident | Non-Resident | Active Duty (Non-Resident) |
| Tuition and Fees* | $0** | $11,862† | $7,500†† |
| Books and Supplies | $1,290 | $1,290 | $1,290 |
| Total per Year | $1,290 | $13,152 | $8,790 |
| Part Time | NM Resident | Non-Resident | Active Duty (Non-Resident) |
| Tuition and Fees* | $0** | $4,745† | $3,000†† |
| Books and Supplies | $645 | $645 | $645 |
| Total per Year | $645 | $5,390 | $3,645 |
* All engineering courses have an additional $39 tuition differential for each course (Bachelor of Science in Geomatics, Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology).
** The NM Opportunity and Lottery Scholarships can cover up to 100% of tuition and required course fees for your first bachelor’s degree. Students must meet all scholarship requirements. Our Admissions Advisors can pre-check your eligibility.
† Online students worldwide pay a flat rate of $395.40 per credit hour. The tuition for full-time students shown here is calculated at 15 credit hours per semester, or about 5 classes. For part-time students, the tuition shown here is calculated at 6 credit hours, or two classes, each semester.
†† Active-duty military and law enforcement enrolled in NMSU’s online programs qualify for a tuition discount, paying just $250 per credit hour. The tuition for full-time students shown here is calculated at 15 credit hours per semester, or about 5 classes. For part-time students, the tuition shown here is calculated at 6 credit hours, or two classes, each semester.
“The Opportunity Scholarship allowed me to go to school without worrying about debt. I was able to continue my education and study something that I really loved at a phenomenal university that helped me in so many ways.”
Miles S., Class of 2024
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