VA Student FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are the answers to the most frequently asked VA student questions. To learn the answer, click on the question.


VA EDUCATION BENEFITS

A) How does a Veteran, service member, or qualified family member apply for VA education benefits?

First, learn about GI Bill® eligibility requirements online at https://www.va.gov/education/eligibility or by calling the VA Education Call Center at 888-GIBILL-1 (888-442-4551), Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET.

To apply for the GI Bill® and related benefits, visit https://www.va.gov/education/how-to-apply or call 888-442-4551.

To apply for Veteran Readiness and Employment (Chapter 31), go to https://www.va.gov/careers-employment/vocational-rehabilitation/eligibility

B) How can a family member qualify and apply for VA education benefits?

In some cases, the dependent or surviving spouse and children of a Veteran can receive educational assistance through a GI Bill® program. Learn more about the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 35)

Additionally, if the service member has unused Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits, they may be able to transfer up to 36 months of benefits to their spouse or a dependent child. Learn more about Transfer of Eligibility for Dependents and Spouses (Chapter 33)

C) How can a student find out if they are eligible for VA education benefits after applying?

The VA will mail the Certificate of Eligibility (COE), or award letter, within 30 days of the date the VA application was submitted. The COE includes details of the VA education benefit to which the student is entitled.

Applicants can call the VA Education Call Center at 888-GIBILL-1 (888-442-4551), two weeks after applying, to learn if they are eligible.


NMSU CALENDAR

A) When is the Census Date? What is meant by Census Date?

Census Date or Drop Date is the Last Day to Drop a Course without a “W” (100% refund). Class(es) dropped after the Census Date or Drop Date receive a 0% refund and class(es) are assigned a “W” grade.

Spring 2026
16-Week Term (Full-Term): February 6
First 8-Week Term (Mini-Semester 1): January 30
Second 8-Week Term (Mini-semester 2): April 1

See Important Dates for Students located on the NMSU University Student Records website.


PAYMENT OF VA EDUCATION BENEFITS

A) How many credits does VA consider a student full-time?

SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE
Ten-Week Term: 7 or more
Eight-Week Term: 6 or more
Five-Week Term: 4 or more

FALL/SPRING UNDERGRADUATE
16-Week Term (Full-Term): 12 or more
Eight-Week Term: 6 or more

SUMMER GRADUATE
Ten-Week Term: 6 or more
Eight-Week Term: 5 or more
Five-Week Term: 4 or more

FALL/SPRING GRADUATE
16-Week Term (Full-Term): 9 or more
Eight-Week Term: 5 or more

See Training Time located on the Military and Veterans Programs website.

B) How much does the VA pay?

The pay amount depends on the VA Chapter to which the student is entitled. Please review the monthly rates for each VA Chapter on the VA Pay Rates located on the MVP website. Students are encouraged to use the GI Bill® Comparison Tool to learn about the VA education benefits and compare their pay rate information. 

C) How does VA determine full-time status when the student is enrolled in mini-semester classes?

VA determines full-time status for the time they are IN class during each semester's start and end dates.

Please review the examples provided:

Example 1: An undergraduate student is enrolled in 12 credits for Mini-Semester 1 during the Spring semester. The student will receive the full-time rate for the time they are IN class during Mini-Semester 1. Once Mini-Semester 1 classes end, the VA considers the semester over.

Example 2: An undergraduate student is enrolled in 3 credits for Mini-Semester 1 and 9 credits for the full term during the Spring semester. VA will calculate full-time status based on where the dates overlap. Based on this example, VA will pay the full-time rate where the Mini-Semester 1/Full-Term dates overlap. Once the Mini-Semester 1 class ends, the VA will start to pay the 3/4-time rate for the 9 credits enrolled during the full term.

Example 3: An undergraduate student is enrolled in C.S. 453, Engl 2210G, and GEOG 481 for week 1 through week 16 for a total of 10 credit hours. The student is also enrolled in ARTH 2210 and COMM 1130G for weeks 9 through week 16 for a total of 16 credit hours after the start of the 9th week.  VA will calculate the student’s eligibility based on the days classes are in session. 
ENROLLMENT
Week 1-8 Week 9-16
C.S. 453 (3 credit hours)
ENGL 2210G (3 credit hours)
GEOG 481 (4 credit hours)
ARTH 2210 (3 credit hours) 
COMM 1130G (3 credit hours)
The VA views my enrollment as follows:

Total Credit Hours: 10 credit hours.

Pay would be based on ¾-time for Undergraduate

Total Credit Hours: 16 credit hours after the 9th week.

Pay would be based on full-time enrollment from the 9th week forward

Please use the following document for a detailed explanation: Training Time Table


MVP PROCESS

A) What proper documentation do students send to MVP to receive their VA education benefits?

To start a file with Military and Veterans Programs (MVP), the student must be registered for courses and have applied for VA Education Benefits (apply at https://www.va.gov/education/how-to-apply). Once that is complete, please send MVP the following proper documents:
  • Student Responsibilities Form
  • MVP Resident Tuition Waiver 
  • VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE), VA Benefits Summary (va.gov), or VR&E VA Authorization
  • Student Schedule and STAR Degree Audit (must be submitted every semester).
Once the proper documents are received, MVP will inform the student if any additional documents are required. Please be aware that VA certification is not automatic; students must submit their paperwork to MVP every semester they wish to get certified. Students may email mvp@nmsu.edu or (575) 646-4524 with questions or concerns.

Refer to the Student Certification Checklists for the proper documents and detailed information.

B) What must a student do if they change their schedule?

Students must notify MVP of any changes to their schedule. Failure to notify MVP of schedule changes may delay certification processing, reduce pay allowance, and/or terminate benefits.

Students must provide MVP with the following:

Added course(s): Student Schedule and STAR Degree Audit Report or Academic Degree Plan or Program of Study for Master’s Students
Dropped course(s): Student Schedule or email notification.

Chapter 31 Students: Please contact your VR&E Counselor before dropping courses for approval.

C) How can students change their major, minor, and/or concentration?

Students can change their major, minor, and/or concentration with their academic advisor/faculty.

Undergraduate Students must submit an online request to the Center for Academic Advising and Student Support (CAASS). Changes will take approximately 3 business days to appear on the student’s account.

Upper-level students (Juniors and seniors) may need to meet with their Academic Department or faculty advisor to request a change.

Graduate Students interested in changing majors must apply to the new program via electronic application. If the new program will be in addition to your current curriculum, please inform the Graduate School first of your intention to study both programs simultaneously or change majors.

Chapter 31 Students: Please contact your VR&E VA Counselor before requesting program changes. The student’s VR&E VA Counselor must approve your academic/career program and reissue a VR&E VA Authorization to MVP.

D) How can a student receive credit for their military service?

NMSU will award academic credit to the United States military personnel for courses and Military Occupational Specialties (MOS), based on the American Council of Education Guide (ACE) as well as through national standardized tests, such as CLEP, AP, PEP, and DANTES. Credit for military training is in accordance with NMSU Faculty Senate Legislation Proposition 24-07/08, which was passed in May 2008. Military Training and Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) must have a recommendation evaluation by ACE (as outlined in the ACE Guide) for credit to be awarded. Courses accepted for transfer credit become part of the student’s official NMSU transcript and academic record. See the NMSU Catalog for more information.

Request military transcripts at:

Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy Transcripts:
https://jst.doded.mil/smart/signIn.do
Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) Transcripts:
http://www.airuniversity.af.mil/Barnes/CCAF

E) How long does it take for a student to receive payment from their VA education benefits?

Military & Veterans Programs will certify the student’s enrollment to the VA in the order that proper documentation is received from the student every semester. VA certification is not an automatic process; students must submit their paperwork to MVP every semester to get certified (see Student Certification Checklists). It takes approximately 30 days from the date received for MVP to certify it to the VA. After MVP certifies the students’ enrollment, it typically takes the VA an additional 30 – 45 days to award the students’ VA benefits (this timeframe can vary by case; please contact the VA directly).

To check payment status, students should call the GI Bill® Hotline at 888-GIBILL-1 (888-442-4551).

Chapters 1606, 30, and 35: must verify their enrollment at the end of each month to receive their monthly stipend.  Students may call the Education Call Center (ECC) at 1-888-442-4551 to verify their enrollment or visit https://www.va.gov/education/verify-school-enrollment.  

Chapter 33: must verify their enrollment status each month to continue receiving their Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) and/or kicker payments.  Students can verify their enrollment status in one of two ways:

- Text Messaging – Students who choose to Opt-In will receive a text message each month prompting them to verify their enrollment.  To Opt-In, contact the Education Call Center (ECC) at 1-888-GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551) to ensure the VA has your mobile phone number.  After opting in, you can verify your enrollment by responding to a text message from the VA.

- Telephone – Students may call the Education Call Center (ECC) at 1-888-442-4551 to verify their enrollment.  NOTE: Wait times may be high due to the number of students verifying each month.

F) How does a Veteran, service member, or qualified family member apply for in-state tuition?

In-state tuition is available to military, veterans, and their dependents. Eligibility is determined by whether the student meets one of the requirements listed in the waivers below. Students must complete the MVP waiver form and email it to mvp@nmsu.edu, along with supporting documentation.

US VETERAN WAIVER: Based on New Mexico House Bill 427 (2015), I certify that I am a veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) and that I am eligible for Veterans’ Education benefits under Federal law.

VETERAN/MILITARY DEPENDENT WAIVER (VA benefit eligible): Based on New Mexico House Bill 427 (2015), I certify that I am a dependent/spouse of a veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard) and that I am eligible for Veterans’ Education benefits under Federal law.

ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY WAIVER: Based on New Mexico House Bill 427 (2015), I certify that I am in the military service of the United States, on active duty, and that I am eligible for Veterans’ Education benefits and/or Department of Defense (DoD) Tuition Assistance benefits under Federal law.

ACTIVE DUTY DEPENDENT/SPOUSE MILITARY WAIVER: Based on New Mexico House Bill 427 (2015), I certify that I am a dependent/spouse of a military service member of the Armed Forces of the United States (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard) who is presently stationed within the exterior boundaries of the State of New Mexico, including Ft. Bliss, or that I am eligible for Veterans’ Education benefits and/or Department of Defense (DoD) Tuition Assistance benefits under Federal law.

VA POLICY

A) Does the VA pay for Undeclared Majors?

Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree may not have to declare a major before their junior year. MVP will report the student’s program as “Bachelor (undeclared)” if a freshman or sophomore has not declared a major. The student cannot be certified beyond their sophomore year unless a major is declared. VA will pay for Undeclared Majors, but only “General Education” courses can be certified before declaring a major. VA will not pay for a course not part of the “General Education” courses.

Please refer to the NMSU Catalog for a list of General Education Courses.

B) Does VA pay for dual majors? Does the VA pay for a minor?

Yes, students may pursue a dual major or a minor as part of a single objective for VA to pay. Only courses required to complete the dual major, including the minor, can be certified for credit.

C) Does VA pay for remedial and deficiency (developmental) courses?

Remedial and deficiency courses offered online or in a hybrid format cannot be certified for VA benefits. These courses must be taken on campus (face-to-face). 

Remedial and deficiency courses are designed to correct deficiencies in basic mathematics, English, and reading at the elementary or secondary level. These courses can be certified as part of an approved program, but only for students with a verifiable need.

D) Does VA pay for prerequisite or corequisite courses? How can a student identify whether a course is a prerequisite or a corequisite?

A prerequisite is a course or requirement you must complete before taking an advanced course. For example, you must complete General Chemistry I (CHEM 111G) before taking General Chemistry II (CHEM 112G). A corequisite is a course that must be taken simultaneously with another course. For example, you must simultaneously take General Supplemental Instruction I (CHEM 101) as General Chemistry I (CHEM 111G).

VA will pay for required prerequisite and corequisite courses, noted in the NMSU Catalog, to advance the student toward their academic degree program.

Please review the Course Listings in the NMSU Catalog to identify prerequisite and corequisite courses.

E) Does VA pay for repeated courses? How can a student identify a course that is being repeated?

Yes, VA will pay for repeated courses until the course grade meets degree requirements. However, completed courses may not be certified again for VA purposes if they are repeated. Course(s) being repeated will appear in the student’s STAR Degree Audit Report under the “In-progress Repeat Summary” area.

Please review the examples provided:

Example 1: If a Nursing program requires a “B” or better in Biology, then that course may be repeated if a “B” or better was not earned. That requirement must be in the NMSU Catalog.

Example 2: If a course is required for graduation, a student may repeat it and be certified for it until it is completed. You don't need to provide any further information about those courses to VA.

Example 3: If a student chooses to repeat a completed course to improve their GPA, that course cannot be certified by VA.

F) Does VA pay for courses recommended by an academic advisor?

No, VA does not pay for recommended courses. VA will only pay for courses required to meet degree requirements. The student’s academic advisor must complete the MVP Course Approval Form and provide a valid reason. The reason provided must adhere to the VA Certification Policy.

Chapter 31 Students: If your academic advisor does not provide a valid reason, please get in touch with your VR&E Counselor for approval. VR&E Counselor must annotate approval in Chapter 31 VR&E VA Authorization for the course(s) to be certified for VA benefits.

G) Does VA pay for courses to help students improve their GPA?

No, VA does not pay for courses that help improve GPA. If a student chooses to take a course or repeat a completed course to improve their GPA, it cannot be certified by VA. VA will only pay for courses required to meet degree requirements. The student’s academic advisor must complete the MVP Course Approval Form and provide a valid reason. The reason provided must adhere to the VA Certification Policy.

H) Do VA benefits pay for National Testing Programs or Licensing and Certification tests?

Students seeking reimbursement for test costs must complete the Application for Reimbursement of Licensing or Certification Test Fees. Reimbursement is issued after the student submits proof of payment to the VA. In addition to providing proof of payment, please include documentation to support your request for test reimbursement. Please call VA TOLL-FREE at 1-888-GI-BILL-1 (1-888-442-4551) for assistance.

Mail the completed application to:
WESTERN REGION
VA Regional Office
PO Box 8888
Muskogee, OK 74402-8888

Please review the information on the U.S. Veterans Affairs Licensing and Certification Tests and National Testing Programs.

I) Can students use the "Round-Out" VA Rule for their last semester to receive full-time benefits?

Yes, a VA student can round out to a full-time schedule to receive benefits at the full-time rate in their last term of enrollment. This procedure can only be done once per degree program during the beneficiary’s final academic term and applies to all VA beneficiaries. VA’s policy is that a student may round out during their last term with any additional class(es) included within the student’s education program, even though not required for the specific beneficiary to graduate. Such courses must be specified by name in the approved program curriculum and not have already been completed.       

A student may round out with classes that are not offered as part of their program of education, with any class offered by the educational institution, only under the following circumstances: 

- The student has taken (or is enrolled in) every class offered in their program.
- The remaining course options in the student’s program are not offered during the student’s final term.

EXAMPLE 1: A claimant must complete 120 credit hours to obtain a B.A. in Political Science with a concentration in International Relations. After passing 117 credit hours, the claimant only needs to earn an additional 3 credits to graduate and enroll in International Law and Organizations.  To achieve full-time status, the claimant also enrolls in 3 additional 3-credit-hour courses: American Political Campaigns and Elections, Constitutional Law, and Ancient, Medieval, and Renaissance Political Theories, which have not been taken previously and are included, by name, in the B.A. degree program.

J) Can students get the full Monthly Housing Allowance if they enroll in online courses only?

Note: Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) payments are based on the Department of Defense’s Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rates for an "E-5 with dependents" for the zip code of the campus or training location where the student has a majority of classes. See BAH Calculator (Per Diem). 

Suppose a student enrolls in only online courses for a semester. In that case, the VA will only pay 50% of the national average Monthly Housing Allowance (BAH), even if the student is enrolled full-time. If at least ONE credit of the student’s classes is face-to-face or hybrid (a combination of face-to-face and online), then the student will receive the full-time Monthly Housing Allowance (BAH). Students can take online courses, but to receive a regular/full Monthly Housing Allowance, at least 1 credit must be on-campus or hybrid (a combination of face-to-face and online instruction).

The Rate of Pursuit (RoP) applies specifically to Chapter 33. It differs from training time, which is used for all other chapters. Schools certify actual credit. VA calculates RoP by dividing the number of credits (or credit hour equivalents) being pursued by the number of credits considered to be full-time by the school. The resulting percentage is the student’s RoP.

Examples: If full-time is 12 credits, then RoP:
- 6 credits (or credit equivalents) is 50% (6 ¸ 12 = 50%)
- 7 credits (or credit equivalents) is 58% (7 ¸ 12 = 58%)

The MHA is paid if the student’s RoP exceeds 50%. The rate of pursuit determines whether a student receives or doesn’t receive the housing allowance. The student will receive the housing allowance if the pursuit is over 50%. The student doesn't receive the housing allowance if the RoP is 50% or less.  (Active duty personnel receiving Chapter 33 benefits or spouses of active duty personnel receiving Transfer of Entitlement (ToE) benefits are not eligible for the housing allowance.) 

K) If students attend school half-time, can they get a Monthly Housing Allowance?

Chapters 31 and 33: For the student to receive the minimum amount of their Monthly Allowance, they would need to be enrolled in more than half-time status. If a student is enrolled below half-time, then the student will NOT receive any Monthly Allowance.

To determine your enrollment status (i.e., full-time, part-time), refer to the Training Time section on the MVP website. Monthly Housing/Subsistence Allowance Rates are found on the VA Pay Rates on the MVP website.

Chapters 30, 35, and 1606: Monthly stipend, see VA Pay Rates on the MVP website, are calculated based on the student’s Training Time.

L) If students drop a class(es) before the Census Date, do they have to pay back the VA?

Note: Census Date or Drop Date is the Last Day to drop a Course without a “W” (100% refund). Class(es) dropped after the Census Date or Drop Date receive a 0% refund, and class(es) are assigned a “W” grade.

Chapters 31 and 33: If a student dropped class(es) on or before the Census Date, they may be eligible to receive a refund from NMSU. If the VA paid for the student’s tuition, the VA would mail out a debt letter to the student for overpayment of benefits. It becomes the student’s responsibility to return any refund received from NMSU to the VA for dropped class(es). VA may also ask students to pay back some of the allowance benefits.

Chapters 30, 35, and 1606: If the student dropped class(es) and it affects the student’s certified training time (i.e., full-time, part-time, etc.), it can result in an overpayment of allowance benefits. VA will mail out a debt letter to the student if this occurs.

M) If students drop a class(es) after the Census Date, do they have to pay back the VA?

Note: Census Date or Drop Date is the Last Day to Drop a Course without a “W” (100% refund). Class(es) dropped after the Census Date or Drop Date receive a 0% refund, and class(es) are assigned a “W” grade.

Chapters 31 and 33: If the student dropped class(es) after the Census Date, the VA will mail a debt letter to the student for overpayment of benefits. It becomes the student’s responsibility to pay back the VA.

Chapters 30, 35, and 1606: If the student dropped class(es) and it affects the student’s certified training time (i.e., full-time, part-time, etc.), it can result in an overpayment of allowance benefits. VA will mail out a debt letter to the student if this occurs.

N) If a student receives a failing or non-passing grade, do they have to repay the VA?

Chapters 30, 33, 35, and 1606: An “F” grade is considered a failing, non-passing, or punitive grade. Students under these chapters are not required to repay the VA.

Chapter 31: An “F” grade is considered a failing, non-passing, or punitive grade. MVP will report “F” grades to the VA for Chapter 31 students, but only if the student did not attend class until the last day of the term. VA will determine if the Last Day of Attendance reported (for Chapter 31 students) created an overpayment of allowance benefits. VA will mail out a debt letter to the student if this occurs.

O) If a student is placed on Academic Probation, do they have to repay the VA?

No, students placed on Academic Probation do not have to repay the VA or be barred from future certifications. MVP strongly recommends that students contact the school's tutoring services and that tutorial assistance benefits be available through the VA.

P) If a student is placed on Suspension, do they have to pay back the VA?

Yes, students placed on Academic Suspension are required to pay back the VA. Unsatisfactory Progress (Academic Suspension) must be reported to VA as a termination. MVP will terminate the student's enrollment for the semester they are suspended and include “Unsatisfactory Attendance, Conduct, or Progress” as the reason.

VA will mail a debt letter to students placed on Suspension or Termination for unsatisfactory progress. Students must pay back benefits received during the semester, including allowance benefits and book stipends.

Q) If a student received an Incomplete grade, do they have to pay back the VA?

It depends. An Incomplete Grade is given for passable work that could not be completed during the term. The instructor assigning an Incomplete Grade must specify the steps necessary to complete the remaining coursework and earn a passing grade. VA will allow students to complete the remaining coursework within one year. If an earned grade does not replace the Incomplete grade within one year, then MVP will report the student’s Incomplete Grade as non-punitive to the VA. VA will mail out a debt letter to the student.

Chapters 31 and 33: All incomplete grades will be reported.

Chapters 30, 35, and 1606: An incomplete grade doesn’t need to be reported if training time isn’t affected. Example: A student takes 15 credit hours, completes 12 credit hours, and receives 3 credit hours incomplete. Training time isn’t affected because the incomplete doesn’t change the student’s full-time training time. If training time is affected, then incomplete grades will be reported.

R) What are punitive and non-punitive grades? How do they impact VA benefits?

A punitive grade is earned credit that counts toward degree requirements and is calculated into the grade point average (i.e., “A” grade). An “F” grade is also considered a punitive grade. MVP will report “F” grades to the VA for Chapter 31 students, but only if the student did not attend class until the last day of the term. VA will determine if the Last Day of Attendance reported (for Chapter 31 students) created an overpayment of allowance benefits. VA will mail out a debt letter to the student if this occurs.

A non-punitive grade does not count as earned credit and is not calculated into the grade point average (i.e., “W” grade). Non-punitive grades get reported to the VA. The Last Day of Attendance or Withdrawal Date is also reported. VA will determine if this action created an overpayment of benefits. VA will mail out a debt letter to the student if this occurs.


OTHER THINGS TO CONSIDER

A) How can students update their address and request Direct Deposit with VA?

Please do one of the following:

  • Call 1-888-GI BILL 1 (1-888-442-4551)
  • Login to VA.gov
  • Change of Address on your VA.gov profile or by calling 1-888-442-4551
  • Change Direct Deposit on your VA.gov profile or by calling 1-800-827-1000

B) What is the process to request a Military Withdrawal?

NMSU understands that our military students may be called to active duty, undergo specialized training, or participate in disaster relief efforts with little notice. U.S. active-duty military students wishing to withdraw from all their classes must present their orders and request complete withdrawal, as indicated below. However, the policy below does not pertain to a student’s basic and/or annual training. A student with an order for training is encouraged to formally request a postponement of their orders through the proper military chain of command until the summer or the end of the semester they are enrolled in. If a student’s request for postponement is denied, the student may follow the steps below, but must provide documentation that their request was formally denied.

Students must take the following steps to withdraw from all their classes due to military reasons:

1. Military and Veterans Programs (MVP): TA/VA students ordered to Active Duty must provide a copy of orders to the MVP office, in Corbett Center Student Union, Room 244, or by email at mvp@nmsu.edu. To assist in reporting accurate information to their military service or the VA Regional Office, the student should also provide, in writing, the last day of class attendance.

2. NMSU University Student Records: All students presenting their orders to the University Student Records Office, (575) 646-3411 or records@nmsu.edu, will receive a military withdrawal from classes and a full tuition and fees refund for that semester.

3. Bookstore: Students who still have their receipts for textbooks purchased in the semester in which they are called to active duty will be given a full refund for these textbook purchases when they present their orders. Please reach out to the NMSU bookstore for help at 575-646-4431 or 2218mgr@follett.com.

C) What is the Military Experience Waiver? Where can a student apply for the Military Experience Waiver?

The Military Experience Waiver can be given to students who “have served at least four weeks of U.S. Military Foreign/Sea Service in a foreign country”. This academic waiver grants the student 3 credits under the NMSU Viewing the Wider World Requirement.

To apply for the waiver, a DD Form 214 or a Memo from the Commanding Officer must be provided to the academic advisor, verifying a 4-week deployment. The waiver request will then be assessed and approved by the appropriate college.

See the Military Experience Waiver page for more information. 

D) To which NMSU department do student submit their CHAMPVA School Enrollment Certification Letter (form)?

MVP does not verify a student’s enrollment status for purposes other than processing VA education benefits. Students must submit their CHAMPVA enrollment form to the University Student Records office.

NMSU University Student Records
P O Box 30001, MSC 3AR
Las Cruces, NM 88003
(F): 575-646-1579
(P): 575-646-3411/4742
records@nmsu.edu


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