New Mexico Highlands University will transition to a cashless payment process for student accounts beginning July 1, 2026.
Under the new process, cash will no longer be accepted for student account payments. Students and families may continue to make payments in person at the Bursar’s Office in the Felix Martinez Building using checks, debit cards, or credit cards. Online payments may be made through the TouchNet system in the MyNMHU Portal using bank transfers, wire transfers, debit cards, or credit cards.
The change is part of the university’s ongoing effort to modernize student services, simplify payment processes, and align payment practices with those increasingly used by colleges, businesses, and public agencies nationwide.
Stephanie Gonzales, CPA, Vice President for Finance and Administration, said the transition will provide a more consistent and efficient payment experience while supporting 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. “By moving to a cashless process, we can provide a more streamlined experience while ensuring payments are processed efficiently and securely.”
Gonzales emphasized that the university is focused on helping students and families understand the new process and access available 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.”
Students with questions about payment options may contact Student Accounts Receivable at 505-454-3444 or sar@nmhu.edu.