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University of New Mexico - Main Campus G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

How Much of University of New Mexico - Main Campus' Tuition Will the G.I. Bill® Cover?

How much will you pay to attend UNM? Below you can review how much of your expenses at University of New Mexico - Main Campus the GI Bill® will cover.

Isn't G.I. Bill® Coverage All the Same?

Did you know that G.I. Bill® funding has a cap? Below you'll find out if the entire cost of attendance at University of New Mexico - Main Campus is covered. This data varies for each school so be sure to check out G.I. Bill® information for each school you're interested in!

Veterans Typically Attend University of New Mexico - Main Campus for no More Than $2,991

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend University of New Mexico - Main Campus should not be more than $2,991.

Veteran Sticker Price$25,272
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$22,281
Total Out Of Pocket$2,991

Public College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you live in New Mexico and you qualify for full benefits, your tuition and fees will be covered by your Post-9/11 benefits. If you live outside of New Mexico and it has been less than three years since your discharge University of New Mexico - Main Campus will consider you an in-state student anyways and you will be fully covered.

Veteran Tuition And Fees$8,161
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$8,161
Total In Your Pocket-$0
*Note: The tuition benefit is capped at the lessor of the actual tuition charged to you or $20,235.
Remember, some forms of aid such as Pell Grants are awarded in addition to your Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits so be sure to fill out your FASA forms.

Yellow Ribbon Participation Could Not Be Determined

Unfortunately, it looks like University of New Mexico - Main Campus does not participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program. If you have tuition and fees charges that are not covered by your Post-9/11 benefits, you will have to pay some tuition out of pocket unless you qualify for other financial aid.

Questions to Ask the Admissions Department

Per Credit Fees and the Active Duty Tuition Assistance Cap

With a per credit charge for in-state students of $269, University of New Mexico - Main Campus falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$269 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$928 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with University of New Mexico - Main Campus to see if that policy is true for part-time students as well.

Your Living Expenses May Not Be Fully Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what University of New Mexico - Main Campus thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $2,725. It is possible that your actual living expenses will be covered if you live more frugally than what the college expects.

Off Campus Living Expenses$15,845
Post-9/11 Benefit$13,120
Total Out Of Pocket$2,725
A MHA of $1,640 is likely the largest benefit paid directly to you.

Your Books and Supplies are Not Fully Covered

Your book stipend of $1000 will not cover what University of New Mexico - Main Campus estimates your expenses to be ($1,266).

Supplies Expenses$1,266
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket$266
Not Happy With This College? Is University of New Mexico - Main Campus not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
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