12 Month Consecutive Residency Waivers
all other requirements must be met
1. Marriage to a legal resident of NM (requires a copy of your marriage
certificate and 2 NM overt acts of your spouse);
2. Persons, their spouses and dependents who move to New Mexico to
work full-time, practice a profession or conduct a business full-time.
3. Persons 65 years of age and older who move to New Mexico for
retirement, as well as their spouses and dependents.
Financial Independence Requirement Waiver
all other requirements must be met
Emancipated minors (persons sixteen years of age or older) shall be regarded as an adult for determining residency status provided they (1) have entered into a valid marriage regardless of whether such marriage has been terminated by dissolution, (2) are on active duty with any of the armed forces of the United States, or (3) a court has granted a declaration of emancipation from their parents, guardian or custodian.
Any act considered inconsistent with being a New Mexico resident-such as voting, securing and/or maintaining a driver's license and automobile registration in another state-will cause in-state residency status to be denied or revoked. Any act from your prior admissions application that caused your non-resident status must be proven to no longer exist.
Residency Overrides Students meeting any of the following conditions override the four basic requirements and can be granted residency.
1. Any enrolled member of an American Indian nation, tribe or pueblo
located wholly or partially in New Mexico.
2. Any active member (spouse or dependent) of the armed forces
including the national guard stationed in NM.
3. SB582-Any person who attended high school in NM for at least
one year and received a HS diploma or GED from a NM
institution regardless of immigration status may establish residency.
