New Mexico Junior College proudly supports veterans, active-duty military personnel, reservists, National Guard members, and eligible dependents. Our Veterans Services team can help you maximize your VA educational benefits and successfully complete your educational journey.

VA Benefits, Eligibility & Student Responsibilities

New Mexico Junior College assists eligible veterans, active-duty military personnel, reservists, National Guard members, and dependents in utilizing their VA educational benefits. Benefit eligibility and payment amounts are determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Important Student Responsibilities

• Attend courses regularly.
• Submit certification requests every semester.
• Promptly report enrollment changes.
• Verify monthly enrollment when required by the VA.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs determines benefit eligibility and payment amounts based on your approved benefit program, enrollment status, and course schedule. Because benefit payments are affected by course start and end dates, students should enroll in courses that remain in session throughout the entire academic term whenever possible to maximize eligibility for monthly housing and educational benefits.

• Chapter 30, Chapter 35, and Chapter 1606 students are responsible for the cost of tuition, fees, books, and supplies until VA benefits are received.
• Chapter 31 students are responsible only for courses that are not approved or certified by the VA, along with any required books and supplies for those courses.
• Chapter 33 students are responsible for any tuition, fees, or charges not covered by their VA benefit percentage and will not receive a book stipend for uncertified courses.
• Chapter 30, Chapter 33, and Chapter 1606 students must verify their enrollment with the Department of Veterans Affairs each month as required by their benefit program.

Enrollment Verification

Students participating in Chapters 30, 33, and 1606 must verify enrollment monthly with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Verification may be completed online or by telephone at 1-877-823-2378.

Verify Enrollment 

Veteran Forms & Documents Upload

Complete required documentation to ensure timely certification of your VA education benefits.

Required documentation includes:

• VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
• DD-214 Discharge Documentation
• Marriage License (if applicable)
• Dependent Birth Certificates
• Enrollment Certification Forms

 Document Upload Form

Veteran Student Protections

In accordance with Title 38 U.S.C. §3679(e), NMJC will not:

• Prevent enrollment for qualifying students.
• Assess late payment fees while VA funding is pending.
• Require alternative funding while benefits are being processed.
• Deny access to classes, libraries, or campus resources.

Students may be required to provide a Certificate of Eligibility (COE), certification requests, and any additional information required for enrollment certification.

Military and Veteran-Friendly College in New Mexico

New Mexico Junior College proudly serves veterans, active-duty military personnel, military spouses, dependents, reservists, and National Guard members pursuing higher education. Through approved VA education programs, GI Bill® benefits, tuition assistance opportunities, and personalized support services, NMJC helps military-connected students achieve academic and career success.

Whether you are transitioning from military service, advancing your civilian career, or using dependent educational benefits, NMJC's Veteran Services Office is committed to helping you navigate every step of the enrollment and certification process.

Contact Veteran Services