Residential Program

No matter where in New Mexico you live, New Mexico School for the Arts could be the right choice for your family. Committed to making the school’s arts and academics programming accessible to all qualified young artists across the state, NMSA offers students who live too far away for a daily commute the option to board at the school dormitories.

NMSA provides a 5-day or 7-day on-site residential program to students who live 65+ miles from Santa Fe. Like the school, our dorm program is free upon acceptance to our program. Students can apply to the residential program once they are accepted to NMSA. Our goal is to provide accessible arts education to any student with an aptitude and passion for the arts in the state of New Mexico. 

To apply for residence or to get more information, including forms to apply for financial assistance, please contact Residential Director, Isabella Aldana at .

NMSA’s new 19,500 sq foot Residential Program building located in the Railyard District opened for operation in April, 2024. Our residential program offers housing to 60 students from across the state of New Mexico.

The NMSA’s Residential Program creates access to life-changing educational opportunities for students from across New Mexico. The new on-campus building offers housing to 60 students, doubling the number currently served, and has launched a Seven Day Option for students who commute farther than 125+ miles. Students who commute farther than 65+ miles are welcome to apply for the Five Day Option.