Northern New Mexico College G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

Will you go to Northern New Mexico College for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.

• Veteran Cost Summary
• How Tuition Is Covered
• Yellow Ribbon Participation
• Per-Credit Fees & the Active-Duty Cap
• Living Expense Coverage
• Book Stipend Coverage
• Veteran Benefit Dollars
• References

Attend Northern New Mexico College as a Veteran With Little to No Tuition Out of Pocket

Below is the gap between the Post-9/11 tuition benefit and the cost at Northern New Mexico College. See the living-expense and book sections below for those benefits.

Public College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

At public institutions the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays in-state tuition and fees in full, meaning most eligible veterans pay no tuition at Northern New Mexico College.

Yellow Ribbon Program Status Not Reported

Northern New Mexico College is not listed as a Yellow Ribbon participant in current federal reporting. If you need benefits beyond the Post-9/11 cap, ask the schools veteran services office whether any programs participate.

Active-Duty Tuition Assistance and Per-Credit Cost

DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at Northern New Mexico College compares.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$0
Out-of-state	$0

Housing Allowance Falls Short of Living Costs

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® also covers housing through a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). The table compares the housing benefit to estimated living expenses at Northern New Mexico College.

Expect to make up the shortfall between the housing benefit and actual living costs. Your actual MHA depends on your rate of pursuit and the school’s location.

Books & Supplies Coverage

With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,200 in supply costs at Northern New Mexico College, leaving about $200 out of pocket.

GI Bill® & DoD Benefits Used at Northern New Mexico College

This is the real volume of GI Bill® and military tuition benefits paid out at Northern New Mexico College.

Roughly 9 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $39,845.

GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.

Veteran Services & Links

• Northern New Mexico College Veteran & Military Services
• Back to Northern New Mexico College Net Price
• Continue to Northern New Mexico College 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.