Veterans Programs
The Veterans Program Office within the Financial Aid Office provides enrollment services and general information to students who are eligible for benefits under the Veteran's Assistance (VA) Program. Eligible students may apply for benefits and advanced VA payment by submitting applications and course approvals to the Veterans Program Office.
Quick Links & Numbers
- GI Bill Website
- GI Bill for Education Phone Number: 1-888-GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551)
- Monthly Verification Phone Number for Ch.30, 34/30, 32, and 1606: 1-877-823-2378. Please Note: Call or go online the LAST day of EVERY month that you attended classes.
- GI Bill Education Benefit Payment Rates
- Air Force ROTC Scholarships
- The Fund for Veterans Education
Program Key
- Ch. 30
- Entered Active Duty after June 30, 1985
- Ch. 34/30
- In service between Feb. 1, 1955 and Dec. 31, 1976
- Ch. 32
- Enlisted between Jan. 1, 1977 and June 30, 1985
- Ch. 31
- Was disabled on or after Sept. 16, 1940
- Ch. 35
- Child/Spouse of deceased or disabled Veteran
- 1606
- Enlisted in Selective Reserve after June 30, 1985
Getting Started: NMSU-A checklists for beginning Veterans
Please Note: The following checklists are in PDF Format.
- Checklist for Ch. 30, 32, 34/30, and 1606
- Checklist for Ch. 35
- Checklist for Ch. 31
Veterans Benefits Certification
All veterans and dependents who are eligible to receive veterans benefits must complete the application certification process prior to registration. Further, they MUST have their courses approved by an academic counselor and certified by the NMSU-A Veterans Office EACH semester of enrollment. COURSE APPROVALS ARE NOT DONE DURING REGISTRATION -- SO COME IN EARLY.
Veterans Attendance and Satisfactory Progress
Veterans Administration requires all students using Veterans Educational Benefits to make satisfactory progress and systematic advancement toward an educational objective or be liable for overpayments from the Veterans Administration. Satisfactory progress and regular class attendance are expected of all students using VA Benefits. Poor attendance is reported to the VA and benefits will be adjusted.
If a veteran receiving benefits is placed on academic probation or suspended for academic reasons, benefits are terminated and will be restored only after successful counseling through the Veterans Administration.
If the university has liability claims filed against it as a result of a veteran failing to meet compliance requirements of the Veterans Administration, the university will not release any academic records on the veteran until such time as the veteran has reimbursed the federal government for funds drawn in violation of those requirements.
Contact Information
- Phone: 575-439-3710
- Location: Student Services Building
- Email: finance@nmsua.nmsu.edu