Senior Citizen Discount

Senior citizens may qualify for a reduced tuition rate of $5.00 per credit hour per term, for the first ten (10) credit hours registered. However, the following criteria must be met:

  • For tuition purposes, the student must be classified as a New Mexico Resident
  • Student age is 65 or older prior to the start of the term
  • Current government issued photo ID required (driver’s license or ID)

The discount rate does not apply to following:

  • Tuition for Specialty Programs
  • Registration Fee
  • Technology Fee
  • Course / Program Fees

Please see the tuition and fee page for information on Specialty Programs.

To receive the Senior Citizen Discount, eligible students must submit a completed Senior Citizen Discount Form to the Records Office at Main Campus or the Enrollment Services Office at all other campuses. The discount form must be approved by the tenth (10) day of the term in order to be eligible. The form is available at all the above locations and in PDF format by clicking the link above. If you choose to print the form, it must be clear, legible, and printed on plain white paper.

Please contact the Records Office at (505) 224-3202 for more information.