Business Office Departments

• Student Accounts Receivable (SAR)
• Accounting

Who We Are:

The Business Office handles all external funding such as grants, capital projects, agencies, loans, and endowments.  We ensure the university is in compliance with all federal, state and other mandated policies.  We serve not only our students, but faculty, staff and outside agencies as well.

In short, Business Office is responsible for overseeing all financial transactions taking place on campus.

Student Accounts Receivable

SAR

• Accounts Payable Direct Deposit
  • Please submit accounts payable direct deposit authorizations with a voided check, copy of a savings ID card, or information form from your financial institution via email to apdirectdeposit@nmhu.edu
• Retro Drops/Withdrawals/Adds
  • Please submit retro drops/withdrawals/adds and backup documentation via email to sar@nmhu.edu
• Third Party Billing
  • Please submit all third party billings to ThirdPartyBilling@nmhu.edu
• NMHU Invoice Checkout and Return
  • If an NMHU invoice needs to be checked out, email invoice@nmhu.edu with your request and a staff member will assist you.
  • Please submit all NMHU invoices checked out from the Business Office to invoice@nmhu.edu
  • If you have a hard copy and are unable to scan in, please send it to the post office for routing.
• Payments
  • As of July 1st, 2026 NMHU will be cashless.
  • All payments if possible will be redirected to our online processor, TouchNet. Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Checking & Savings Account payments are accepted on TouchNet.
  • Any checks, money orders, or cashier checks will need to be sent to:

NMHU
Attn: Cashier’s
Box 9000
Las Vegas, NM 87701

Student Quick Links:

Pay NMHU Online

Student Payment Plans

Withdrawal Information

Student Account and Financial Responsibility information page

Student Accounts Receivable Contact Info:
Phone: 505-454-3444. If we do not answer, please leave a voicemail and an SAR staff member will return your call.
Email: sar@nmhu.edu

Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

SAR is located at on NMHU campus at the Felix Martinez Building 2nd Floor Room 230.

FAQs

Q: How do I make online payment?

A: You can make online payment through self-service banner at: https://banweb.nmhu.edu

Q: What is the cost of tuition and fees at Highlands?

A: Please refer to university’s online tuition and fee schedule for updated costs.

Q: How can I set up a payment plan?

A: Please visit Business Office during office hours to discuss payment plan options or login to TouchNet.

Q: When can I receive my post box deposit?

A: Upon successfully terminating your post box service, you’ll receive deposit refund from cashier’s office. If you have a balance on your account, this deposit refund will be applied to your balance.

Q: Why do I have Business Office hold on my account?

A: Business Office holds are placed on all accounts with a balance over $200. Holds auomatically release at 5pm daily when the account balance is paid.

Business Office Comptroller/Accountant

The Business Office Accountants will remain available to provide support for students, faculty, and staff, while working from home. Staff will be available by email. In-person support will not be available. We do not expect a reduction in services, with the exception of in-person support. Staff will be able to assist with the following services:

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Faculty and Staff:
When approving paperwork (PR, check requests, petty cash, BAR, and PA-1) for compliance, our area applies all federal, state, and other mandated policies.  We work closely with the following departments:

Grants – PI(s) and their administrative assistance, the Grants and Contracts office, as well as the funding agency
Capital Projects – Sylvia Baca, Facility Director, and Tonda Dale, as well as, HED, DFA, and other funding agencies
Endowments – NMHU Foundation and HED
Loans – Financial Aid
Agency – Director of Agency

Contact information:

For Students:
Please call the SAR Help Line at 505-454-3444 or by email at sar@nmhu.edu.

For Faculty and Staff:
For questions regarding grants and capital projects, please contact the following:

Eleanor Duran, Accountant III (505-454-3328)

Andrea Medina, Accountant I (505-454-3417)

Office Hours and Location:

The Business office is located at University Communications West Bldg. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.