Menu Private Post-Secondary Schools Home / Resources For Schools / Private Post-Secondary Schools OVERVIEW The mission of the New Mexico Private Post-Secondary Schools Division (PPSD) is to provide consumer protection services to students who pursue degrees or career education at private post-secondary institutions governed by New Mexico laws. Private post-secondary educational institutions that offer educational services in New Mexico are required to apply and obtain appropriate State Authorization or Exemption Status. It is the institutions responsibility to show and proof compliance with current State laws. The division is the custodian of student records ONLY for closed private post-secondary educational institution that do no longer have a designated custodian of student records. The closed schools list of private post-secondary educational institutions explains how student transcipts can be obtained. Students or other parties with complaints or grievances against an institution should first seek to resolve their complaint or grievance directly with the institution in accordance with the institution's complaint or grievance policy. If a student or any other party is not satisfied with an institution's resolution, a student complaint may be submitted to the Department in writing. Different types of State Authorization applications, Student transcript requests and other online services can be found here. PHO for Private Post-Secondary Educational Institutions in New Mexico Covid-19 Related News and Services Private Post-Secondary Schools Online Services Private Post-Secondary School Directory AY2019 PPSD Annual Report FAQ Contact the Private Post-Secondary Schools Division Search for Information: CONTACT US: If you require additional guidance on how to direct your question or are not able to locate the information you are looking for on the New Mexico Higher Education Department's website, please send us a message. Divisions Adult Education Capital Projects Finance Financial Aid GEAR UP Indian Education Division Planning and Research Private Post-Secondary Schools Public Schools' Academic Affairs Data & Reports Adult Education Division Reports Data Collection and Reporting Data Reports NMHED Data Request New Mexico Longitudinal Data System (NMLDS) Sharing Data (instructions) Data Advisory Group Financial Aid COVID-19 Student Loan Relief Forms Grants Loan-For-Service Programs Loan Repayment Programs New Mexico 529 Education Savings Plan Residency Requirements Scholarships Students & Parents Academic & Financial Preparation for College Adult Education Closed School Transcript Requests Find a College or University High School Equivalency (HSE) Indian Education Division Internship Opportunities National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) Saving For College Student Complaints Resources for Schools Adult Education GEAR UP New Mexico Capital Projects Distance Education Authorization Finance Private Post-Secondary Schools Academic Policy Request for Proposals (RFP) Locations Santa Fe 2044 Galisteo Street, Suite 4 Santa Fe, NM 87505-2100 505-476-8400 Accessibility | Sitemap | Privacy Policy | Disclaimer | Copyright © 2021 New Mexico Higher Education Department. All Rights Reserved. Website Design by Xynergy