(CNN) For most New Mexico residents, college will now be officially tuition-free.
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed on Friday 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.
"For over a quarter of a century, New Mexico has been a national leader in providing free college to its residents.
A fully funded Opportunity Scholarship opens the door for every New Mexican to reach higher, strengthening our economy, our families and our communities," Lujan Grisham said in a statement .
Eligible students must enroll in a minimum of six credit hours and maintain a grade point average of at least 2.5 during their time in college.
That could support up to 35,000 students this fall alone, according to the statement, and allows part-time students and adult learners to take advantage, as well. »