New Mexico § 21-1-3 - State educational institutions; resident students
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 21-1-3 — State educational institutions; resident students, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-1-3. State educational institutions; resident students
A. For the purpose of tuition payment at the resident student rates at state educational
institutions enumerated in Article 12, Section 11 of the constitution of New Mexico , “ resident student ” includes: (1) any person 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 within the exterior boundaries of this state; and (2) the spouse or dependent child of any person who qualifies under Paragraph (1)
of this subsection. B. Assignment to active duty within the exterior boundaries of this state may be established
by a certificate of assignment from the commanding officer of the person so assigned. C. For the purpose of tuition payment at resident student rates at New Mexico highlands
university, “resident student” may include any person who is a Native American and
a citizen of the United States. D. For the purposes of tuition payment and budget and revenue calculations, the board
of regents of any post-secondary, state educational institution enumerated in Article 12, Section 11 of the constitution of New Mexico may determine that “ resident student ” includes any Texas resident who resides within a one hundred thirty-five mile radius
of that institution. E. For the purpose of tuition payment and budget and revenue calculations, “ resident student ” includes any student receiving an athletic scholarship from a post-secondary educational
institution set forth in Article 12, Section 11 of the constitution of New Mexico . F. For the purpose of tuition payment and budget and revenue calculations, “ resident student ” includes a member of an Indian nation, tribe or pueblo located wholly or partially
in New Mexico, regardless of the residence of the member prior to acceptance at a
post-secondary educational institution enumerated in Article 12, Section 11 of the constitution of New Mexico for either undergraduate or post-graduate enrollment.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 21-1-3
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 21-1-3 cover?
Section 21-1-3 ("State educational institutions; resident students") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Mexico § 21-1-3?
A common citation format is "New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 21-1-3" (New Mexico). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 21-1-3 apply to my situation?
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