Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  The Office of Financial Aid at New Mexico Highlands is here to help you find ways to fund your college education through scholarships, work-study, grants and loans. Applying for financial aid is not a complicated process, but it does take time. So contact our office as soon as possible, so we can help you achieve your goals.

Information for Transfer In Students

• Technical/Vocation Credit Accepted:
  Highlands University does not accept vocational, technical or remedial courses.
• Credit For Life Experience:
  Highlands University does not accept credits awarded for work or life experience.

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  Transfer students who have completed 16 or more semester credit hours of postsecondary schooling will be admitted in regular status provided they have at least a C or 2.0 cumulative grade point average in all college or university coursework. Degree-seeking probationary admission will be considered for transfer students with a cumulative grade point average below C through the individual review process as denied for probationary admission. The minimum college grade point average required of transfer applicants is a 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
• Official Transcripts:
  Transfer students please have official transcripts sent from each college you have attended. If you have fewer than 16 semester credits, your official high school or GED transcripts are required.
• SAT Scores:
  If you have fewer than 16 semester credits, your official ACT or SAT scores are required (if taken).
• Essay:
  An essay is not required.
• Application Fee:
  Once the application process is complete, print the signature page and mail it to the address listed including the one-time, non-refundable application fee of $15.00.
• Interview:
  An interview is not required.
• Associates Degree Required:
  Students transferring from a regionally accredited institution of higher education with an earned associate degree will have New Mexico Highlands University proi ciency, extended core, and minor requirements waived.
• Apply Here:
  http://www.nmhu.edu/Apply_Now/index.aspx

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  Transfer students will receive full credit for coursework completed with an appropriate grade, provided that the classes are appropriate to a degree at the university.
• Credits (Min/Max):
  To be eligible for graduation under any curriculum or with any degree, students must be in residence on campus for one full academic year (at least 32 semester credits), including the i nal semester (at least 16 credits).
• Transfer Policy Document:
  New Mexico Highlands University Transfer Credit Policy.pdf