﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" returnVersion="2019v5.1">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2021-07-21T09:34:31-04:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2020-09-30</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>463916466</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Jaramillo Accounting Group LLC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>4700 Lincoln Road NE</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>Albuquerque</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>NM</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>87109</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2019-10-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>850291314</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>NEW MEXICO STUDENT LOAN GUARANTEE CORPORATION</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>NEWM</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 92230</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>ALBUQUERQUE</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>NM</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>871992230</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>TRACY ROWE</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>ASSISTANT VP OF</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>5057612040</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2021-07-08</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>true</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>SCOTT ELIASON</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P02372673</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>5053232035</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2021-07-21</PreparationDt>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2019</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2022-09-23 18:48:47Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="7">
    <IRS990 documentId="IRS990">
      <DoingBusinessAsName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>NEW MEXICO STUDENT LOANS</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </DoingBusinessAsName>
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>BRAD ALLPASS</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>4428008</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>false</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>WWW.NMSLGC.ORG</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>1981</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>NM</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>NEW MEXICO STUDENT LOAN GUARANTEE CORPORATION IS AN ORGANIZATION PROVIDING QUALITY FINANCIAL SERVICES &amp; CULTIVATING STRONG PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS TO ENCOURAGE &amp; ASSIST IN THE PURSUIT OF HIGHER EDUCATION, THUS ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE &amp; FUTURE SUCCESS OF OUR STAKEHOLDERS.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>4</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>4</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>6</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>112000</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>14094</NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>0</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>4608116</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>4356263</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>77899</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>71745</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>0</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>4686015</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>4428008</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>888832</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>1075750</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>0</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>2645849</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>2828888</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>3534681</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>3904638</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>1151334</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>523370</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>15686375</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>15959895</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>1561552</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>1231555</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>14124823</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>14728340</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <MissionDesc>NEW MEXICO STUDENT LOAN GUARANTEE CORPORATION IS AN ORGANIZATION PROVIDING QUALITY FINANCIAL SERVICES &amp; CULTIVATING STRONG PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS TO ENCOURAGE &amp; ASSIST IN THE PURSUIT OF HIGHER EDUCATION, THUS ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE &amp; FUTURE SUCCESS OF OUR STAKEHOLDERS.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>false</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>false</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>2354480</ExpenseAmt>
      <RevenueAmt>4029149</RevenueAmt>
      <Desc>STUDENT LOAN PROGRAMS: UNDER THE FEDERAL FAMILY EDUCATIONAL LOAN PROGRAM (FFELP) THE GUARANTEE CORPORATION IS REQUIRED TO COLLECT ON DEFAULTED LOANS.</Desc>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>337007</ExpenseAmt>
        <Desc>STUDENT LOAN PROGRAMS: UNDER THE FEDERAL FAMILY EDUCATIONAL LOAN PROGRAM (FFELP) GUARANTOR PAYS LENDER CLAIMS ON DEFAULTED LOANS</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
        <RevenueAmt>230208</RevenueAmt>
        <Desc>THE GUARANTEE CORPORATION RECEIVES REGULATORY FEES FOR PARTICPATION IN THE FFELP PROGRAM</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>2691487</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="990A">true</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd>false</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>false</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="990C">true</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>false</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd>false</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd>false</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd>false</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd>false</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>false</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>false</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="990D">true</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>false</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd>false</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>false</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>false</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="990D">true</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>false</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>false</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>false</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>false</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>false</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>false</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd>false</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd>false</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd>false</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>false</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd>false</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd>false</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="990J">true</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>false</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>false</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>false</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>false</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>false</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>false</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>false</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>false</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>false</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>false</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd>false</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd referenceDocumentId="990R">true</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>true</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TransactionWithControlEntInd referenceDocumentId="990">true</TransactionWithControlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>false</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>false</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>true</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>0</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <EmployeeCnt>6</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>true</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>true</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <Form990TFiledInd>true</Form990TFiledInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>false</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>false</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>false</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>false</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>false</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>false</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>false</RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>false</PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>false</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>false</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>false</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>4</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>4</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>false</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>false</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>false</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>false</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>false</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>false</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>false</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>true</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>true</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>false</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>false</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>true</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>true</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>true</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>true</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>true</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>true</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>true</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>true</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>false</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>NM</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <OtherWebsiteInd>X</OtherWebsiteInd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <PersonNm>THE ORGANIZATION</PersonNm>
        <PhoneNum>5057612063</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 92230</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>ALBUQUERQUE</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NM</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>871992230</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIIInd>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DION KIDD-JOHNSON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTORCHAIR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>PAULINE GARCIA</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>SECRETARY</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>VAL ALONZO</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>10.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BRAD ALLPASS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRESIDENT AND CEO</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>10.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <InstitutionalTrusteeInd>X</InstitutionalTrusteeInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>178734</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>25374</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>GRACE TACKMAN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>ASST VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>10.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>124312</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>43168</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ESTEVAN MARTINEZ</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>ASST VP OF IT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>10.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>116729</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>22013</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MICHAEL NEMELKA</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>10.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>189539</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>41964</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>TRACY ROWE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>ASSISTANT VP OF FINANCE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>10.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>83984</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>22461</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>REGINALD STORMENT</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>LEGAL COUNSEL</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>10.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>X</HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>153529</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>39689</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>846827</TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>194669</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>false</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>true</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>false</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <PersonNm>AESPHEAA</PersonNm>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 64849</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>Baltimore</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>MD</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>21264</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>PROG SYS &amp; MAINT</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>410642</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>1</CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>RETAINED COLLECTIONS</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>522200</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>4001087</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>4001087</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>ACCOUNT MAINTENANCE</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>522200</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>230208</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>230208</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>DEFAULT AVERSION SVCS</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>522200</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>28062</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>28062</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>WORKFORCE REVENUE</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>522200</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>96906</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>96906</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>4356263</TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>71745</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>15094</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>56651</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>4428008</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>4259357</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>112000</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>56651</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>288838</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>288838</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>569668</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>249917</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>319751</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>41588</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>20124</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>21464</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
      <OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>135684</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>43596</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>92088</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>39972</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>18518</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>21454</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>45108</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>45108</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
        <TotalAmt>2172908</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>2134576</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>38332</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
      <AdvertisingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>131460</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>131460</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </AdvertisingGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>60776</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>52273</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>8503</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <InformationTechnologyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>175711</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>131783</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>43928</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </InformationTechnologyGrp>
      <OccupancyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>49047</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>35314</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>13733</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OccupancyGrp>
      <TravelGrp>
        <TotalAmt>26051</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>5386</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>20665</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </TravelGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>19165</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>19165</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>BUSINESS RECOVERY EXP</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>5460</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>5460</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>CAPITAL BUDGET EXP REIMB</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>140242</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>140242</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>UBI TAXES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>2960</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>2960</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>3904638</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>2691487</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1213151</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <BOYAmt>8809082</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>9493581</EOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <AccountsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>796371</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>308217</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsReceivableGrp>
      <OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>760000</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>760000</EOYAmt>
      </OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp>
      <PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>19207</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>16235</EOYAmt>
      </PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
      <InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>5301715</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>5381862</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>15686375</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>15959895</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1561552</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1231555</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1561552</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1231555</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>
      <NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>10062395</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>10468560</EOYAmt>
      </NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>4062428</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>4259780</EOYAmt>
      </DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>14124823</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>14728340</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>15686375</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>15959895</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>523370</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>80147</NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>0</OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>false</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>true</FSAuditedInd>
      <FSAuditedBasisGrp>
        <SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>X</SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>
      </FSAuditedBasisGrp>
      <AuditCommitteeInd>true</AuditCommitteeInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>true</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditPerformedInd>true</FederalGrantAuditPerformedInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="990A">
      <PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind>X</PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind>
      <GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>3738151</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>2579259</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>2123113</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>4608116</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>4259357</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>17307996</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp>
      <Total509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>3738151</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>2579259</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>2123113</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>4608116</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>4259357</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>17307996</TotalAmt>
      </Total509Grp>
      <PublicSupportTotal509Amt>17307996</PublicSupportTotal509Amt>
      <GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>33622</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>41574</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>51124</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>58190</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>56651</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>241161</TotalAmt>
      </GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp>
      <Post1975UBTIGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>15780</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>15094</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>30874</TotalAmt>
      </Post1975UBTIGrp>
      <InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>33622</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>41574</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>51124</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>73970</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>71745</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>272035</TotalAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp>
      <NetIncomeFromOtherUBIGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>96906</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>96906</TotalAmt>
      </NetIncomeFromOtherUBIGrp>
      <TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>3771773</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>2620833</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>2174237</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>4682086</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>4428008</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>17676937</TotalAmt>
      </TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp>
      <PublicSupportCY509Pct>0.97910</PublicSupportCY509Pct>
      <PublicSupportPY509Pct>0.98620</PublicSupportPY509Pct>
      <InvestmentIncomeCYPct>0.02000</InvestmentIncomeCYPct>
      <InvestmentIncomePYPct>0.01000</InvestmentIncomePYPct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleC documentId="990C">
      <VolunteersInd>false</VolunteersInd>
      <PaidStaffOrManagementInd>false</PaidStaffOrManagementInd>
      <MediaAdvertisementsInd>false</MediaAdvertisementsInd>
      <MailingsMembersInd>false</MailingsMembersInd>
      <PublicationsOrBroadcastInd>false</PublicationsOrBroadcastInd>
      <GrantsOtherOrganizationsInd>false</GrantsOtherOrganizationsInd>
      <DirectContactLegislatorsInd>true</DirectContactLegislatorsInd>
      <DirectContactLegislatorsAmt>1249</DirectContactLegislatorsAmt>
      <RalliesDemonstrationsInd>false</RalliesDemonstrationsInd>
      <OtherActivitiesInd>false</OtherActivitiesInd>
      <TotalLobbyingExpendituresAmt>1249</TotalLobbyingExpendituresAmt>
      <NotDescribedSection501c3Ind>false</NotDescribedSection501c3Ind>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Activities to influence legislation (Part II-B, lines 1a - 1h)</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE NEW MEXICO STUDENT LOAN GUARANTEE CORPORATION IS A MEMBER OF NCHER. NCHER REPRESENTS A NATIONWIDE NETWORK OF GUARANTY AGENCIES, SECONDARY MARKETS, LENDERS, LOAN SERVICES, COLLECTION AGENCIES, SCHOOLS &amp; OTHER ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED IN THE ADMINISTRATION &amp; SERVICING OF FEDERAL &amp; PRIVATE EDUCATION LOANS. NCHER REPRESENTS ITS MEMBERS ON PUBLIC POLICY INITIATIVES WITHIN THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE &amp; REGULATORY BRANCHES OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT &amp; BRINGS TOGETHER THE HIGHER EDUCATION COMMUNIITY TO IMPROVE LEGISLATION &amp; REGULATIONS TO STRENGTHEN ALL FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN PROGRAMS THROUGH ITS ONGOING INVOLVEMENT, ON BEHALF OF ITS MEMBERS, WITH CONGRESS, THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, &amp; OTHER ASSOCIATIONS &amp; ORGANIZATIONS ENGAGED IN STUDENT LOAN FINANCING &amp; POLICY.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleC>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="990D">
      <OtherSecuritiesGrp>
        <Desc>BANK OF OKLAHOMA LONG TERM CD</Desc>
        <BookValueAmt>3000000</BookValueAmt>
        <MethodValuationCd>C</MethodValuationCd>
      </OtherSecuritiesGrp>
      <OtherSecuritiesGrp>
        <Desc>DATACOM INDUSTRIES</Desc>
        <BookValueAmt>2381862</BookValueAmt>
        <MethodValuationCd>F</MethodValuationCd>
      </OtherSecuritiesGrp>
      <TotalBookValueSecuritiesAmt>5381862</TotalBookValueSecuritiesAmt>
      <TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>4508155</TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt>80147</NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedAmt>80147</RevenueNotReportedAmt>
      <RevenueSubtotalAmt>4428008</RevenueSubtotalAmt>
      <TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>4428008</TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>
      <TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>3909536</TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <OtherExpensesIncludedAmt>4898</OtherExpensesIncludedAmt>
      <ExpensesNotReportedAmt>4898</ExpensesNotReportedAmt>
      <ExpensesSubtotalAmt>3904638</ExpensesSubtotalAmt>
      <TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>3904638</TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Other expenses not included on Form 990 (Part XII, line 2d)</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>PRIOR YEAR UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAXES $3,929OVERPAYMENT OF 2019 UBI TAXES CREDITED TO 2020 EXTIMATED TAX $969</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleJ documentId="990J">
      <WrittenEmploymentContractInd>X</WrittenEmploymentContractInd>
      <BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd>X</BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd>
      <SeverancePaymentInd>false</SeverancePaymentInd>
      <SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd>false</SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd>
      <EquityBasedCompArrngmInd>false</EquityBasedCompArrngmInd>
      <CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd>false</CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd>
      <CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd>false</CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd>
      <CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd>false</CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd>
      <CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd>false</CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd>
      <AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd>false</AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd>
      <InitialContractExceptionInd>false</InitialContractExceptionInd>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>BRAD ALLPASS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRESIDENT AND CEO</TitleTxt>
        <CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>178734</CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>25374</NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>
        <TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>204108</TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>GRACE TACKMAN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>ASST VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES</TitleTxt>
        <CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>124312</CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>43168</NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>
        <TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>167480</TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>REGINALD STORMENT</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>LEGAL COUNSEL</TitleTxt>
        <CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>153529</CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>39689</NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>
        <TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>193218</TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>MICHAEL NEMELKA</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>189539</CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>41964</NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>
        <TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>231503</TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleJ>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="990O">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>AFTER THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS HAVE PREPARED THE FORM 990 AND FORM 990-T, THEY ARE SENT TO THE ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT OF NMSLGC WHERE THEY ARE REVIEWED. THE FORMS ARE THEN REVIEWED BY THE VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE. ALL CHANGES ARE THEN FORWARDED TO THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. WHEN COMPLETED THE FORMS ARE REVIEWED AGAIN AND THEN THE VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE SENDS A COPY TO THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY. AFTER ANY COMMENTS ARE REVIEWED AND FINAL CHANGES MADE, THE VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE WILL ALLOW THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT TO ELECTRONICALLY FILE THE FORM 990.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>TO GUARD AGAINST SITUATIONS INVOLVING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, ALL DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES WILL RECEIVE A COPY OF NEW MEXICO STUDENT LOANS (NMSL) CODE OF CONDUCT AND MUST COMPLETE AND SIGN AN ANNUAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IDENTIFYING HIS OR HER BUSINESS AND/OR PROPERTY AND FINANCIAL INTERESTS IN ANY ORGANIZATION THAT HAS OR IS INTERESTED IN HAVING ANY CONTRACT WITH NMSL. ADDITIONALLY, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES ARE PROHIBITED FROM USING HIS/HER OFFICIAL STATUS TO INTERFERE WITH A PUBLIC ELECTION, SOLICIT OR COERCE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR POLITICAL PURPOSES, OR USE ORGANIZATIONAL FUNDS FOR A POLITICAL CANDIDATE. AN EMPLOYEE WHO WISHES TO BECOME A CANDIDATE FOR PUBLIC OFFICE MUST HAVE BOARD APPROVAL. ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST FOR A DIRECTOR, OFFICER, EMPLOYEE, OR FAMILY MEMBERS THEREOF WITH REGARDS TO A FINANCIAL INTEREST OR BUSINESS DEALINGS (UNLESS WITH A DIVISION OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO) MUST BE DISCLOSED IN WRITING AND DISCUSSED AT BOARD MEETINGS. THESE DEALINGS ARE TO BE REFLECTED IN THE MINUTES.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE PRESIDENTS SALARY IS SET BY ANALYZING COMPETITORS SALARIES ANNUALLY. SURVEYS ARE CONDUCTED EACH YEAR TO ENSURE THAT THE PRESIDENTS SALARY IS REASONABLE. THE COMPENSATION IS ENUMERATED BY CONTRACT AND DISCUSSED BY THE BOARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. DELIBERATIONS ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES AND SUPPORTED BY A PERFORMANCE EVALUATION. EMPLOYEES SALARIES ARE SET BY ANALYZING COMPETITORS SALARIES ANNUALLY. THE COMPENSATION IS ENUMERATED BY AN APPROVED SALARY STRUCTURE WITHIN SET RANGES. DELIBERATIONS ARE DOCUMENTED WITH A PERFORMANCE EVALUATION. RAISE POOLS AND TOTAL SALARIES EXPENSE ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>EMPLOYEES SALARIES ARE SET BY ANALYZING COMPETITORS SALARIES ANNUALLY. THE COMPENSATION IS ENUMERATED BY AN APPROVED SALARY STRUCTURE WITHIN SET RANGES. DELIBERATIONS BY UPPER MANAGEMENT ARE DOCUMENTED WITH A PERFORMANCE EVALUATION. RAISE POOLS AND TOTAL SALARIES EXPENSE IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE SENT TO DUN AND BRADSTREET AND ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH THAT WEBSITE. COPIES OF THE AUDITED FINANCIALS AND NOTES ARE AVAILABLE AT REQUEST. GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND INTERNAL POLICIES ARE NOT MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT THIS TIME.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11g</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>SERVICE FEES:PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES - $2,134,576 MANGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES - $38,332 TOTAL OTHER FEES ON FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G, COL A - $2,172,908</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part VII response or note to any other line in Part VII</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ADDITIONAL CLARIFICATION ON PART VII, SECTION A: MICHAEL NEMELKA WAS PRESIDENT OF NMEAF THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2020 AT WHICH TIME HE WAS REPLACED BY BRAD ALLPASS, THE FORMER VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part XII Response or note to any line in Part XIII</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE IN THE PROCESS FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OR SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>General explanation attachment</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>FORM 990, PART III. LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION:NEW MEXICO STUDENT LOAN GUARANTEE CORPORATION IS A LOAN GUARANTEE ORGANIZATION PROVIDING QUALITY FINANCIAL SERVICES AND CULTIVATING STRONG, PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS TO ENCOURAGE AND ASSIST IN THE PURSUIT OF HIGHER EDUCATION, THUS ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND FUTURE SUCCESS OF OUR STAKEHOLDERS. FORM 990, PART VI. SECTION B, LINES 15A AND B FORM W-2, BOX 5 DOES NOT INCLUDE EMPLOYEE DEDUCTIONS WHICH WERE REMOVED PRE-TAX. THE AMOUNT REPORTED ON FORM 990, PART VII AND SCHEDULE J INCLUDE THESE EMPLOYEE DEDUCTIONS. FORM 990, PART. VII COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, KEY EMPLOYEES, HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES, AND INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORSOFFICERS SPEND AN ESTIMATED AVERAGE OF 10 HOURS A WEEK DEVOTED TO NMSLGC FOR WHICH COMPENSATION WAS REPORTED IN COLUMNS (E) AND (F). OFFICERS ARE COMPENSATED BY THE NEW MEXICO EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION (NMEAF). NMSLGC HAS A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH NMEAF, WHICH INCLUDES REIMBURSEMENT FOR THESE AMOUNTS AND OTHER COSTS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
    <IRS990ScheduleR documentId="990R">
      <IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp>
        <DisregardedEntityName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>NM EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FUND</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </DisregardedEntityName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>7400 TIBURON NE</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>ALBUQUERQUE</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NM</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>87109</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <EIN>850291313</EIN>
        <PrimaryActivitiesTxt>FFELP STUDENT LOAN LENDER</PrimaryActivitiesTxt>
        <LegalDomicileStateCd>NM</LegalDomicileStateCd>
        <ExemptCodeSectionTxt>501C3</ExemptCodeSectionTxt>
        <PublicCharityStatusTxt>10</PublicCharityStatusTxt>
        <DirectControllingNACd>N/A</DirectControllingNACd>
        <ControlledOrganizationInd>true</ControlledOrganizationInd>
      </IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp>
      <IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp>
        <RelatedOrganizationName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>DATACOM INDUSTRIES INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RelatedOrganizationName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>7400 TIBURION NE</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>ALBUQUERQUE</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NM</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>87109</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <PrimaryActivitiesTxt>REAL ESTATE</PrimaryActivitiesTxt>
        <LegalDomicileStateCd>NM</LegalDomicileStateCd>
        <DirectControllingEntityName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>NMSLGC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </DirectControllingEntityName>
        <EntityTypeTxt>C Corp</EntityTypeTxt>
        <ShareOfTotalIncomeAmt>80147</ShareOfTotalIncomeAmt>
        <ShareOfEOYAssetsAmt>2381862</ShareOfEOYAssetsAmt>
        <OwnershipPct>1.00000</OwnershipPct>
        <ControlledOrganizationInd>true</ControlledOrganizationInd>
      </IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp>
      <ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd>false</ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd>
      <GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd>false</GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd>
      <GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd>false</GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd>
      <LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd>false</LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd>
      <LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd>false</LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd>
      <DivRelatedOrganizationInd>false</DivRelatedOrganizationInd>
      <AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd>false</AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd>
      <AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd>false</AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd>
      <AssetExchangeInd>false</AssetExchangeInd>
      <RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd>false</RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd>
      <RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd>true</RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd>
      <PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd>false</PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd>
      <PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd>true</PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd>
      <SharingOfFacilitiesInd>false</SharingOfFacilitiesInd>
      <PaidEmployeesSharingInd>false</PaidEmployeesSharingInd>
      <ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd>true</ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd>
      <ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd>false</ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd>
      <TransferToOtherOrgInd>false</TransferToOtherOrgInd>
      <TransferFromOtherOrgInd>false</TransferFromOtherOrgInd>
      <TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
        <OtherOrganizationName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>NMEAF</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </OtherOrganizationName>
        <TransactionTypeTxt>k</TransactionTypeTxt>
        <InvolvedAmt>189290</InvolvedAmt>
        <MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>LEASE AGREEMENT</MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>
      </TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
      <TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
        <OtherOrganizationName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>NMEAF</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </OtherOrganizationName>
        <TransactionTypeTxt>m</TransactionTypeTxt>
        <InvolvedAmt>2634003</InvolvedAmt>
        <MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>CONTRACT</MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>
      </TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
      <TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
        <OtherOrganizationName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>NMEAF</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </OtherOrganizationName>
        <TransactionTypeTxt>p</TransactionTypeTxt>
        <InvolvedAmt>154748</InvolvedAmt>
        <MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT</MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt>
      </TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleR>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>