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New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Veteran Services & Resources

288 GI Bill® Students**
0 Complaints to the VA
TRUE Credit for Military Training

Is New Mexico State University - Dona Ana a Good School for Veterans?

If you're a veteran who is thinking about going back to school, it's important to see how well the school treats its students with prior military service first. That's why we've put together this report that gives you the facts about New Mexico State University - Dona Ana veteran students. If you're looking for information related to military tuition assistance such as the GI Bill® or Yellow Ribbon Program, go to the following page: New Mexico State University - Dona Ana GI Bill® Information

Our Veterans Report on NMSU Dona Ana Includes:

How Does NMSU Dona Ana Rank for Veterans?

New Mexico State University - Dona Ana was not included in this year's [Best Schools for Veterans ranking[(/rankings/veterans). This could be due to a number of reasons, including insufficent data.

How Many Veterans Go to NMSU Dona Ana?

A large number of veterans attending a college means the college and faculty are more used to supporting and accommodating the needs of those with prior military experience.

The VA reports that there are 288 GI Bill® students at NMSU Dona Ana. Around 4.10% of students at the school are using the GI Bill® since the total enrollment at NMSU Dona Ana is 7,028. For context, let's take this into consideration. According to the Student Veterans of America, approximately three to four per cent of American college students are veterans.

Note, this figure includes all chapters of the GI Bill® program (e.g., Post-9/11, Montgomery GI Bill®, Reserve Education Assistance Program, and Veteran Readiness and Employment). It does not include any active-duty military personnel that are attending this college via Tuition Assistance, so the total military population is potentially larger than this.

Federal Veteran Programs at NMSU Dona Ana

New Mexico State University - Dona Ana participates in the following federal programs for vets.

Federal ProgramParticipation
Principles of ExcellenceYes
DOD Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)Yes

What does this mean to me? Below you can view the specific commitments this school has made by participating in individual programs.

Career and Vocational Support
Accommodate Military Service Members and Reservists absent due to service requirements.
Align institutional refund policies with those under Title IV, which governs the administration of federal student financial aid programs.
Regionally or Nationally Accredited - view all accreditations
Provide information that increases accountability and transparency.
Participate in the Military Voluntary Education Review (MVER)
Benefits Support
Ensure accreditation of all new programs prior to enrolling students.
Will not use fraudulent or aggressive recruiting techniques and misrepresentations.
Provide students with a personalized form covering the total cost of an education program.
Counseling Support
Designate a point of contact to provide academic and financial advice.
Provide educational plans for all military and veteran education beneficiaries.
Referrals to community organizations as needed.

Does NMSU Dona Ana Give Credit for Military Training?

Implied No Credit for Life Experience
YES Credit for Military Training
At this time, NMSU Dona Ana does not offer college credit for life experience.

NMSU Dona Ana may consider your military experience and give college credit. Talk with your admissions counselor to learn more.

NMSU Dona Ana Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC)

Implied No Air Force ROTC
Implied No Army ROTC
Implied No Navy ROTC
Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs are not available at NMSU Dona Ana.

Complaints to the VA About NMSU Dona Ana

There have been no complaints registered to the VA for this college.

Notes and 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 http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibil.

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