New Mexico Highlands University will launch a new payment policy for student accounts. Starting July 1, 2026, the school will transition to a cashless payment system.
Under the new process, NMHU will no longer accept cash for student account payments. Students and families may continue to make payments in person at the Bursar’s Office in the Felix Martinez Building. They may use checks, debit cards, or credit cards. Students can make online payments through the TouchNet system in the MyNMHU Portal using bank transfers, wire transfers, debit cards, or credit cards.
The university introduced the change as part of its ongoing effort to modernize student services. It also aims to simplify payment processes and align payment practices with those used by colleges, businesses, and public agencies.
Stephanie Gonzales, CPA, vice president for finance and administration, said the transition will provide a more consistent and efficient payment experience. She added that the change will support the university’s financial operations.
“Payment systems continue to evolve, and this update reflects the way students and families increasingly manage financial transactions today,” Gonzales said.
She said the cashless process streamlines payments and ensures efficient, secure transactions for students and families.
Gonzales emphasized that the university focuses on helping students and families understand the new process and payment options.
“This is a straightforward change to how payments are made, not to the payment options themselves,” Gonzales said.
“Students will continue to have multiple ways to pay their accounts, and our staff will be available to assist anyone who has questions during the transition,” she added.
Students can contact Student Accounts Receivable at 505-454-3444 or [email protected] with questions about payment options.