Room 104, Martinez Hall, 2nd Floor
VA Coordinator:Zachery Simmons
Contact Info: zachsim@nmsu.edu or 505-287-6621
Hours: TBA
A space for our veterans has been reserved for them in the central building of the Grants campus. The lounge is a quiet and reserved place for our veterans and dependents. Here you'll have access to computers, lounge chairs, and appliances such as televisions, a refrigerator, microwave, and a coffee maker.
The campus coordinator for military and veteran students shall be available for assistance from within the lounge.
Enrollment
Veterans, you may be eligible to receive
Veteran's Assistance (VA) educational benefits. To do so, please apply online at
VA.gov . Meet with a Certifying VA Official in Student Services to complete paperwork and register for approved courses
every semester.
Veterans must Verify Enrollment Automated telephone verification:
Chapters 30, 1607, and 1606 Verifying Enrollment: 1-877-823-2378
You must verify enrollment at the end of each month
Transcripts
Compliance & Notification The main function of the Veteran's Advisor is to serve as a liaison between NMSU-Grants students and the Department of Veterans Affairs in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
Veterans must notify their Veteran's adviser when any of the following occur:
- Registration
- Dropping/adding a course
- Withdrawing from the university
- Cease attending classes
- Change of Address
- Change in Educational Major
A student receiving VA benefits who is pursuing an Associate Degree or a Certificate offered by NMSU Grants must
adhere to the curriculum of that program.
Failure to do so will result in the student being certified for less than full-time status or becoming liable for an
overpayment .
It is the Veteran’s responsibility to work with the
School Certifying Official (SCO) every semester to ensure proper payment and certification. Notify your SCO as soon as possible if your payment does not appear to be correct. If you suspect any willful noncompliance, please consult the
Policy Protecting Students from Fees and Penalties Due to VA Payment Delay for information regarding your rights, protections, and responsibilities.
An NMSU-issued policy compliance form can be downloaded from the dropdown , or you may visit NMSU's official Military & Veterans Programs website for details.
GI Bill® Is a Registered Trademark of the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by the VA is available at the U.S. government website www.benefits.va/gov/gibill
