by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at New Mexico Junior College will the G.I. Bill® cover? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending New Mexico Junior College. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $1,920 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $1,920 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefit is enough to cover the full tuition and fees at New Mexico Junior College.
Federal data does not indicate that New Mexico Junior College currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Check directly with the school, since participation can change year to year.
Active-duty service members using DoD Tuition Assistance are capped at $250 per credit hour. The chart below shows whether the per-credit charge at New Mexico Junior College falls under that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $20 |  |
| Out-of-state | $20 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Below, the academic-year housing benefit is set against the estimated living costs at New Mexico Junior College.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $8,925 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,692/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $13,536 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $4,611 |
For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,680 in supply costs at New Mexico Junior College, leaving about $680 out of pocket.
This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at New Mexico Junior College.
In the latest reporting year, about 6 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $6,165.
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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.