Tuition Rates

New Mexico Resident

Fall: $37/credit hour - plus $6 per credit hour minimum general fee
 

Non-Resident

Fall: $91/credit hour- plust $6 per credit hour minimum general fee

The cost for courses in the Associate of Arts or the Associate of Science degree programs are listed above. Some of the certificate programs and Associate of Applied Science degrees may have additional fees--examples include Nursing, Cosmetology, and Dental Hygiene. Contact the specific department or the Business Office 505-566-3396 for the most current information regarding additional costs and fees.
 

Residency Status for Tuition Purposes

Student residency status is determined from information provided on the Application for Admission or Student Information Update form using a uniform definition established for all New Mexico institutions by the New Mexico Higher Education Department, and administered by the registrar of San Juan College. Requests for a change in residency classification should be completed before the first day of classes for that term. Additional information is available in the Office of Admissions and Records.

An applicant who elects to appeal a decision denying in-state tuition status should present the initial appeal in writing to the Registrar for review. If the appeal is granted, no further action is required. If the appeal is denied, the applicant may request that the appeal be referred to the Appeals Board for review.

Special Residency Status

• Students who are members of an Indian nation, tribe or pueblo located wholly or partially in New Mexico, regardless of the state of residence of the student; may qualify for resident tuition. Must provide Certificate of Indian Blood to receive resident tuition. Note: Form must be submitted no later than the start date of the term in which the student is attending in order to be charged resident tuition for that term (see current schedule of classes for term start dates). Failure to submit form by term start date will result in non-resident tuition rates for that term). 

• Senior citizens (65 or over) are charged a reduced tuition waiver for the first 6 credit hours per semester.

• The spouse or dependents, of persons who have moved to New Mexico and can provide documentation of permanent full-time employment may be eligible for a waiver of the 12-month durational requirement. Other conditions must be satisfied. See the registrar for additional information. New Mexico Residency Based on Full-Time Employment Note: Form must be submitted no later than the start date of the term in which the student is attending in order to be charged resident tuition for that term (see current schedule of classes for term start dates). Failure to submit form by term start date will result in non-resident tuition rates for that term).

• Any person, his or her spouse or dependent child, not otherwise entitled to claim residence who is a member of the armed forces of the United States or armed forces of a foreign country assigned to active duty in the state of New Mexico will be assessed resident tuition rates.

• Active duty New Mexico National Guard members shall be deemed a resident resident for purposes of determining tuition.

• Colorado residents residing in counties that border New Mexico (Montezuma, Archuleta, LaPlata, Dolores, and San Juan counties) may apply for the Colorado-New Mexico reciprocal tuition exchange program. The student must be eligible for resident tuition in Colorado to be eligible for this program. To qualify students must complete the Colorado New Mexico Student Exchange Application. Note: Form must be submitted no later than the start date of the term in which the student is attending in order to be charged resident tuition for that term (see current schedule of classes for term start dates). Failure to submit form by term start date will result in non-resident tuition rates for that term).

Deadlines for Requesting Residency Change of Status:

Fall Semester               Third Friday of the Semester

Spring Semester           Third Friday of the Semester

Summer Semester        Second Friday of the Semester

Failure to submit the required paperwork by the deadline dates will result in the student being classified as a non-resident student for that semester. Change of residency status is not retroactive.

If you have questions concerning residency status, please call 505-566-3441