VA Student Certification Checklist

The information below will provide you with information related to Veteran education benefits.

You can get benefits through MGIB-AD if you served at least 2 years on active duty, and you:

  • Were honorably discharged,and
  • Have a high school diploma, GED, or 12 hours of college credit, and
  • Meet other requirements

Learn more about MGIB-AD.

Before your initial visit:

  • Apply to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for your VA Education Benefits to receive your Certificate of Eligibility.
  • Used your VA education benefits before? Complete the “Updating my program of study or place of training” through VA.gov under the “Find your education benefits form” tab.
  • Request Transcripts: Official military, college, and high school transcripts must be sent directly to SENMC from each institution.

You can request military transcripts at:

For your initial visit:

Complete and submit the following documents to Military and Veterans Programs:

Every semester:

Find your Concise Student Schedule:
Ask your Academic Advisor to provide a Student Schedule after your advising appointment
Submit your Student Schedule:
By email: jnichols@senmc.edu
In-person: SENMC VA Office, Room 107

Verify Your Enrollment:

Chapter 30 students must verify their enrollment at the end of each month to receive their monthly stipend. You may call 877-823-2378 or submit an online W.A.V.E. verification.

 

Service members expecting a discharge that is other than dishonorable who possess a VA memorandum or Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES) rating of 20 percent or more—as well as Service members currently going through a Physical Evaluation Board—may be eligible to receive VR&E services. Learn about the VR&E program and apply at: https://www.va.gov/careers-employment/vocational-rehabilitation/how-to-apply

Before your initial visit:

Ask your VR&E Counselor to submit your VR&E VA Authorization (formerly known as VA Form 28-1905) to the NMSU Carlsbad VA School Certifying Official.

Request Transcripts

Official military, college, and high school transcripts must be sent directly to SEMNC from each institution.
You can request military transcripts at:

For your initial visit:

Complete and submit the following documents to NMSU Carlsbad VA Office:
VR&E Counselor must submit your VR&E VA Authorization (formerly known as VA Form 28-1905)
Department of Veterans Affairs Certificate of Eligibility
NMSUC VA Office Student Information Sheet and Student Responsibilities Form
VA Resident Tuition Waiver

Every semester:

Find your Concise Student Schedule:
Ask your Academic Advisor to provide a Student Schedule after your advising appointment
Submit your Student Schedule:
By email: jnichols@senmc.edu
In-person: SENMC VA Office, Room 107

 

You may be able to get benefits through the Post-9/11 GI Bill® if you:

  • Qualify for any GI Bill® program, and
  • Have served on active duty for at least 90 days, whether continuous (all at once) or interrupted (for shorter periods over time), after September 10, 2001

Learn more about the Post-9/11 GI Bill®

You may be able to transfer all 36 months or a portion of your Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits to a spouse or child. The Department of Defense approves a transfer of 9/11 education benefits.

Before your initial visit:

Apply to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for your VA Education Benefits to receive your Certificate of Eligibility.

Used your VA education benefits before? Complete the “Updating my program of study or place of training” through VA.gov under the “Find your education benefits form” tab. Request Transcripts

Official military, college, and high school transcripts must be sent directly to NMSU from each institution.

You can request military transcripts at:

For your initial visit:

Complete and submit the following documents to Military and Veterans Programs:
Department of Veterans Affairs Certificate of Eligibility
SENMC VA Office Student Information Sheet and Student Responsibilities Form
VA Resident Tuition Waiver

Verify your enrollment:

As of August 1, 2021, Chapter 33 students 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 VA’s “Opt-In” feature will receive a text message each month prompting them to verify their enrollment status.
  • Telephone– Students may call the Education Call Center (ECC) at 888-442-4551 to verify their enrollment status

Every semester:

Find your Concise Student Schedule:
Ask your Academic Advisor to provide a Student Schedule after your advising appointment
Submit your Student Schedule:
By email: jnichols@senmc.edu

 

You may qualify for education benefits if you’re the child or spouse of a Veteran who:

  • Is permanently and totally disabled due to a service-connected disability, or
  • Died while on active duty or as a result of a service-connected disability

Learn more about Survivors’ and Dependents’ Assistance.

Before your initial visit:

For your initial visit:

Complete and submit the following documents to NMSUC VA Office:
Department of Veterans Affairs Certificate of Eligibility
NMSUC VA Office Student Information Sheet and Student Responsibilities Form
VA Resident Tuition Waiver

Every semester:

Find your Concise Student Schedule:
Ask your Academic Advisor to provide a Student Schedule to you after your advising appointment
Submit your Student Schedule:
By email: jnichols@senmc.edu
In-person: SENMC VA Office, Room 107

 

You can get benefits through MGIB-SR if you’re a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard Reserves, Army National Guard, or Air National Guard, and you:

  • Have either a 6-year service obligation (you agreed to serve 6 years) in the Selected Service, or
  • Are an officer in the Selected Reserve who agreed to serve 6 years in addition to your initial service obligation, and
  • Meet other requirements

Learn more about MGIB-SR.

Before your initial visit:

Request Transcripts

Official military, college, and high school transcripts must be sent directly to NMSU from each institution.
You can request military transcripts at:

For your initial visit:

Complete and submit the following documents to Military and Veterans Programs:
Department of Veterans Affairs Certificate of Eligibility
SENMC VA Office Student Information Sheet and Student Responsibilities Form
VA Resident Tuition Waiver

Every semester:

Ask your Academic Advisor to provide a Student Schedule after your advising appointment
Submit your Student Schedule:
By email: jnichols@senmc.edu
In-person: SENMC VA Office, Room 107

 

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 www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Contact
Jeannie Nichols
Office of Financial Aid 
VA & Scholarships
Room: 117
Phone: 575-234-9226
Email: jnichols@senmc.edu