New Mexico Highlands University GI Bill® Coverage

Wondering what the G.I. Bill® actually covers at New Mexico Highlands University? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.

• Veteran Cost Summary
• How Tuition Is Covered
• Yellow Ribbon Program
• Per-Credit Charges and Tuition Assistance
• Living Expense Coverage
• Book Stipend Coverage
• Veteran Benefit Dollars
• References

Attend New Mexico Highlands University as a Veteran With Little to No Tuition Out of Pocket

Here is how the Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit stacks up against the published cost of attending New Mexico Highlands University. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.

Private College Tuition Covered in Full by the Post-9/11 GI Bill®

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at New Mexico Highlands University.

Yellow Ribbon Participation Unconfirmed

Federal data does not indicate that New Mexico Highlands University currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Contact the veteran services office to confirm whether any programs offer Yellow Ribbon matching.

Per-Credit Charges vs. the $250 Tuition Assistance Cap

For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether New Mexico Highlands University is below that cap.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$92
Out-of-state	$92

Monthly Housing Allowance for Veterans

Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at New Mexico Highlands University.

The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.

Your Books and Supplies Are Likely Covered

With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,144 in supply costs at New Mexico Highlands University, leaving about $144 out of pocket.

GI Bill® and Tuition Assistance Paid at New Mexico Highlands University

These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at New Mexico Highlands University.

Roughly 14 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $69,870.

These are federal education benefits — the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for veterans and DoD Tuition Assistance for active-duty members.

More Veteran Resources

• Back to New Mexico Highlands University Net Price
• Continue to New Mexico Highlands University Value for Your Money
• File a complaint with the VA

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• VA GI Bill® Comparison Tool
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

More about our data sources and methodologies.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at benefits.va.gov/gibill.