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Questions about your benefits? Schedule an appointment with one of our School
Certifying Officials (SCOs). Call 277-3181 to make your appointment, or visit
the VRC office.
STEP 6: CertifySTEP 5: VONAPP
STEP 1: Apply
Apply to UNM: http://www.unm.edu/apply/
Once accepted, an automatic hold is generated on the student’s account
Lobo Fact: Undergraduate students using Military Education Benefits can have their application fee waived and are charged in-state tuition rates!
Bring your Concise Student Schedule to the Veterans Resource Center
If you are eligible for a living/housing allowance, you should start receiving those payments the following month.
Once you are certified, it is your r responsibility to come to the VRC before you make any schedule changes or change your major. Changes may have implications for your benefits and housing allowance.
The Veterans Resource Center is dedicated to supporting veterans, military service
members and their families. We offer computer kiosks, free printing access, a lounge and many other services.
Visit us anytime!
Location: Student Union Building (SUB), Suite 2002 Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am - 4pm
Phone: (505) 277-3181 Email: [email protected] Website: http://vrc.unm.edu
Walk-ins are welcome, appointments are suggested. To make an appointment, call us or schedule
directly through LoboAchieve.
6 Steps to Using Your
Military Educational Benefits at UNM
Apply for Veteran Education Benefits via VONAPP: http://www.vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/default.asp
Date of military service and/or service connected disability determines the student’s chapter eligibility.
Approximately 1 week after completion of VONAPP, benefits determination is issued and your chapter is assigned.
Learn more about your benefits at http://vrc.unm.edu/va-educational-benefits
Register for New Student or Transfer Student Orientation: http://nso.unm.edu/
Register for the Veteran & Military Resource Seminar to learn about benefits and services designed just for you, and available at UNM. Email [email protected] for dates and more information!
3 great ways to get and stay connected to student veterans & military at UNM
STEP 3: Advising
Schedule a meeting with your academic advisor on LoboAchieve
If you have a documented disability that may impact your studies (PTSD, TBI, other), schedule an appointment with Carol Bartlett, Veteran Liaison at the Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) 277-3750
Lobo Tip: Find your advisor by contacting the University Advisement Center at 277-2631
How to schedule an appointment on LoboAchieve:
1. Log in at http://loboachieve.unm.edu/ 2. Look for your advisor in your “My Success
Network”3. Click on the link below their name4. Follow the instructions that follow to select
the meeting date, time, reason and duration.
For assistance with academic advising or accommodations, contact the VRC @
505.277.3181
Register for classes: http://registrar.unm.edu/
Lobo Tip: For registration assistance, contact the UNM Office of the Registrar at 505.277.8900 or Toll Free at 1.800.CALL.UNM
- Only classes that apply to your degree plan can be certified.
- If you’re using Chapter 31, VA counselor pre-approval is required.
Unsure about your degree plan?
Schedule an appointment with the VetSuccess on Campus Counselor. The program offers vocational rehabilitation, VA benefits, and
adjustment counseling and job placement services including Career Scope testing.
Contact:
Phone: (505) 277-1612
STEP 2: Prepare STEP 4: Register
VRC! Like our Facebook page for updates and event information:
www.facebook.com/unmveteransresourcecenter
Become a
LOBO!
Join the Student Veterans of UNM! Email [email protected] to get involved.
Make friends, learn about UNM, have fun, join the Vet-2-Vet Peer Mentoring Program! For more info and an application go to http://vrc.unm.edu/mentoring/