What we can do for you...

The Veterans Resource Center is a centralized resource hub, easily accessible and widely available to all veterans and their families. We will help you navigate through the challenges of transitioning from the military to a civilian/academic environment.

Using our extensive network, we can assist in all aspects of transition to help make you successful as you obtain your degree. We will help you determine your eligibility, file for your benefits, transition courses and even work on personal needs in the process.

We have counselors from other VA agencies for employment, disability claims, New Mexico Veterans Services related questions. We will also have PTSD counseling available for veterans.

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Who can use the services?

All veterans; active duty, reserve, guard, separated and retired, and their dependents who would like to explore the possibility of attending UNM. Anyone from any state moving to New Mexico.

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How do we do it?

The Center uses a 3 prong approach to serve New Mexico's veterans:

1. Outreach—we come to you.

2. In-Center Services—you come to us.

3. Networked Services—we know the people, we’ll make sure you get the appointment.

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Outreach

We visit local communities and bases to inform all veterans and their dependents of what possibilities are out there.

We help veterans and their dependents understand what the University of New Mexico has to offer. UNM’s main campus is located in Albuquerque, but we have branches in Los Alamos, Valencia, Gallup, Taos, and an extension in Rio Rancho.

We work with other colleges to maximize their military experience credits. The Veterans Resource Center staff can answer many life questions about transitioning to this area and environment as they too are veterans and have done it successfully.

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In-Center Service

The Center offers a one-stop shop for all veterans and their families. We are located in UNM’s Student Success Center, and can help streamline the process of enrollment for the veteran.

Some of our services include:

1. Assist in determining which benefit fits you.

2. VA eligibility forms filled out online and transmitted immediately to the appropriate organization.

3. Read Military transcripts.

4. Workforce Solutions Veteran employment. Representative on site with appointments available.

5. Discreet counseling services appointments are available.

6. NM Department of Veterans Services— we make them for you.

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Networked Services

These services are free and the Veterans Resource Center staff will facilitate appointments.

1. CNM Community College— academic counseling to transition courses.

2. UNM Distance Learning—Don’t want to relocate? No problem.

3. Branch Campuses—Gallup, Valencia, Los Alamos, and Taos.

4. Veterans Small Business Association– Veteran friendly employers.

5. Navy/Army/Air Force ROTC 6. Center for Academic Support (CAPS).

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