Bursar's Office
Special Tuition Rates
International Student Exchange
National Student Exchange
Multiple Campus Enrollment
National Student Exchange
Senior Citizens
WUE - Western Undergraduate Exchange
National Student Exchange
What is the National Student Exchange Program?
NSE offers UNM students an opportunity for educational travel and study at 138 institutions of higher learning in other areas of the United States including Hawaii, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
What does it Cost?
There is a one-time, non-refundable fee of $100.00 to begin the exchange process. UNM participates only in Plan-B, where students pay full-time tuition to the University of New Mexico before leaving for their Host Campus. They pay no tuition at their Host University. Expenses for room and board, course fees, books, transportation, incidentals, etc. are the responsibility of the exchange student.
Can I Use My UNM Financial Aid Toward National Student Exchange?
Yes! Because you pay tuition to UNM, most scholarships (Regents, Presidential, UNM Scholars, Zia, Activity, Amigo, etc.) can be used toward the NSE Program. In addition, all grants and loans are applicable.
How do I Maintain My UNM Scholarship While on Exchange?
Traditionally, as an NSE student on scholarship, you must maintain a 3.00 GPA per semester, but you are required only to complete 12 credits per semester at your Host University. As your scholarship may be more specific, please check with the Scholarship Office.
If you have questions regarding your tuition charges from the Bursar's Office, please e-mail Patti Sanchez at sanchezp@unm.edu. For specific program information, please contact Rob Burford at 277-3361.
Multiple Campus Enrollment
Students taking courses at multiple campuses are charged for all courses taken at the respective branch rates plus tuition for main campuses courses. There is no differential tuition for 12 - 18 hours.
Senior Citizens
There is a reduced tuition and fee rate, currently $5 per credit hour, for senior citizens who meet all the following criteria:
- New Mexico Resident.
- Age sixty-five (65) or greater as of the 21st day of the semester.
- Receiving senior rates for six hours only.
- Registering on or after the first day of the semester. Regular tution rates will apply to any courses registered for prior to the first day of classes. Registering prior to the first day of classes will mean that you can no longer use the reduced tuition rate for the semester - even if courses are dropped.
If you have a bill that does not reflect the senior citizen tuition rate and needs to be adjusted, or have any senior citizen questions, please contact Berlynn Youngblood at (505) 925-9604 or berlynn@unm.edu.
WUE
This program is coordinated by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE). The WICHE program serves graduate students and the WUE program serves undergraduates. Through WUE, students may enroll in many two year and four year programs at a reduced non-resident tuition level: 150% of the institutions regular resident tuition. In all cases, WUE tuition is considerably less than non-resident tuition.
Students may participate in this program in order to go to a university that offers programs not available in their home state. Such as Latin American Studies or the Arts Program at the University of New Mexico. For concerns regarding tuition charges contact Patti Sancez at 925-9568 or for Program information contact Rob Burford at 277-3361.
Further Information
Further information about specific programs in WUE may be obtained from the Admissions Office of the participating institution. Information about student eligibility and the operation of the program in any state may be obtained from state Certifying Offices.
General questions may also be addressed to Student Exchange Programs, Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, P.O. Box 9752 Boulder, CO 80301-9752; or call (303)541-0210.
Contact Patti Sanchez for tuition amount concerns at sanchezp@unm.edu or Rob Burford for program information at 277-3361
This information provided courtesy of the Dean of Students Office