University of New Mexico-Taos Campus G.I. Bill® Benefits

How much of the cost at UNM Taos will the G.I. Bill® cover? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.

$2,004 Veteran Tuition & Fees

$2,004 Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit

$0 Tuition Out of Pocket

What Veterans Pay Out of Pocket
GI Bill Tuition Coverage
Yellow Ribbon Program
Per-Credit Fees & the Active-Duty Cap
Housing Allowance Coverage
Book Stipend Coverage
Veteran Benefit Dollars
References

Attend University of New Mexico-Taos Campus 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 UNM Taos. Living-expense and book benefits are addressed in their own sections below.

Item	Amount
Veteran tuition & fees	$2,004
Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit	$2,004
Tuition out of pocket	$0

Private College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

Tuition and fees here fall within the annual Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefit, so eligible veterans typically owe nothing toward tuition at UNM Taos.

Yellow Ribbon Participation Unconfirmed

Federal data does not indicate that UNM Taos currently participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. If you need benefits beyond the Post-9/11 cap, ask the schools veteran services office whether any programs participate.

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

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

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$30
Out-of-state	$30

Housing Allowance Coverage

Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at UNM Taos.

Item	Amount
Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year)	$11,884
Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA)	$1,728/mo
Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months)	$13,824
Estimated surplus in your pocket	$1,940

For most full-time students the housing allowance covers the cost of living off campus, with money left over. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.

Your Books and Supplies Are Likely Covered

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a books-and-supplies stipend of up to $1,000 per year. Estimated book and supply costs at UNM Taos run about $1,143, leaving about $143 out of pocket.

Veteran Education Benefit Dollars at University of New Mexico-Taos Campus

Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to UNM Taos.

Approximately 10 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $4,847.

Benefit	Recipients	Total disbursed	Average / recipient
GI Bill® (all students)	2	$1,122	$561
GI Bill® — undergraduate	2	$1,122	—

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

Helpful Veteran Links

References

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.