How do I register for courses?

First, you must have either completed the non-degree application and submitted it to the Graduate School, or, you need to be formally accepted into the program (please see our website for instructions: http://www.nmsu.edu/~langling)

Once one of those steps has been completed, please visit the link to register and do other things as an NMSU student.

http://distance.nmsu.edu/current/index.html

We highly recommend visiting the NMSU Distance Education web site http://distance.nmsu.edu/, please see all the additional information under both the Prospective Students link and the Current Students link.

What is the overall program cost and is financial aid available?

Currently, tuition to the complete Online MA in Spanish in the projected two-year time period, not including books and other fees associated with individual classes, is around $10,000 USD. Again, keep in mind this projection is based on current tuition. Remember, tuition prices are subject to change. All-in-all, a pretty good deal for a two-year Master’s degree from a quality university.

Consider this cost-benefit analysis. If, after obtaining a Master's degree, you were to receive a $20,000 a year pay increase, simply for having a Master's degree, you would pay for your entire tw0-year degree in your first year after having graduated.... Again.... a pretty good deal.

As for financial aid, there are many possibilities available. We invite you to visit: http://distance.nmsu.edu/

Click on the Prospective Students link, then click on Financial Aid. All the information you need is there.

Many students also ask if it is necessary to pay the entire amount upfront… the answer is NO. This is a pay as you go program where you pay for the courses you take in the academic cycle that you take them.

What if I don’t have a degree in Spanish or a related area? Will I be able to enroll in the MA program?

What we recommend for students that do not have a degree in Spanish specializing in Literature or Linguistics is to enroll in the program as a non-degree seeking student. You may take up to 3 classes as a non-degree student and have those credits apply towards your degree. And, in the meantime, you can take that time to complete your formal application to the program. This gives both you and us the opportunity to ensure that you will be successful in the program. For instructions on applying as a non-degree seeking student, please see the Graduate School Website at:  gradschool.nmsu.edu