It’s not easy to qualify for in-state status in NM.
The student would need to:
- be 18
- prove financial independence from their parents
- live 12 consecutive months in NM before they apply for resident status
- undertake overt acts that demonstrate an intent to make NM their permanent residence.
For #2–this means they can receive zero financial support from their parent(s). A student must be able to demonstrate they are 100% self-supporting through employment or other sources of income. A student must also file and pay NM state income taxes and will be asked to provide their previous year’s NM income tax form as proof.
For #4. This means obtaining a NM driver’s license or NM Official ID card, registering to vote, presenting a rental agreement and/or utilities bills in their name at a NM address.