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Mercy College Veteran Services & Resources

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

Is Mercy College a Good School for Veterans?

Veterans who have decided to continue their education should research their options to see which schools do a good job supporting those with prior military experience. So we've gathered facts about Mercy College veterans and their studies to help you make your college decision. 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: Mercy College GI Bill® Information

What You'll Find in Our Veterans Report on Mercy:

How Does Mercy Rank for Veterans?

Mercy College 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 Mercy?

An increased number of veterans enrolling at a particular school means that college faculty are more adept at accommodating and supporting those with previous military experience.

The VA reports that there are 2 GI Bill® students at Mercy. Since the total enrollment at the school is 9,547, approximately 0.02% of the students at Mercy are utilizing the GI Bill® to help pay for their education. To put that into perspective, about three to four percent of college students in the U.S. are veterans according to the Student Veterans of America.

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 doesn't include military personnel on active duty who are attending this college through Tuition Assistance. The total military population may be higher.

Federal Veteran Programs at Mercy

Mercy College participates in the following federal programs for vets.

Federal ProgramParticipation
DOD Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)Yes
Eight KeysYes

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
Regionally or Nationally Accredited - view all accreditations
Provide information that increases accountability and transparency.
Participate in the Military Voluntary Education Review (MVER)
Counseling Support
Referrals to community organizations as needed.

Mercy College does have a student veterans group.

Does Mercy Give Credit for Military Training?

Yes Credit for Life Experience
YES Credit for Military Training
Mercy might offer college credit for knowledge you have gained from life experience. Get in touch with the school to find out more.

Mercy might grant college credit to those who have completed specialized military training. Talk with your admissions counselor to learn more.

Mercy Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC)

Yes Air Force ROTC
Yes Army ROTC
Implied No Navy ROTC
Mercy does offer Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs for the following military branches:

Complaints to the VA About Mercy

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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