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The state of New Mexico, US, just made college officially tuition-free. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham recently signed Senate Bill 140, otherwise known as the New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship Act. First introduced in 2019, the plan will waive tuition for any students attending any in-state public school or tribal college, including community colleges. The funding allotted to the program could support up to 35,000 students this fall alone. A fully funded Opportunity Scholarship opens the door to every New Mexican to reach higher, strengthening our economy, our families, and our communities. Signing this legislation sends a clear message to New Mexicans that we believe in them and the contributions they will make for their families and the future of our great state, Lujan Grisham said.
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