by our College Data Analytics TeamWill you go to Mercy College of Health Sciences for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? GI Bill® benefits are limited and differ by school, so the specifics matter.
The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending Mercy College of Health Sciences. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Veteran tuition & fees | $17,328 |
| Guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit | $17,328 |
| Tuition out of pocket | $0 |
Because tuition is at or below the annual Post-9/11 benefit, the GI Bill® covers it in full at Mercy College of Health Sciences.
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Mercy College of Health Sciences and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap. In the most recent year, about 2 students received Yellow Ribbon awards at this school.
The exact number of seats and the maximum contribution vary by degree level and program, so confirm the current limits with the schools veteran services office.
For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether Mercy College of Health Sciences is below that cap.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |  |
| Out-of-state | $0 | |
Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at Mercy College of Health Sciences.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $9,450 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $1,752/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $14,016 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $4,566 |
The benefit generally more than covers off-campus living costs here. The MHA is based on the school’s ZIP code and is paid at the full-time rate for resident students.
With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $2,246 in supply costs at Mercy College of Health Sciences, leaving about $1,246 out of pocket.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to Mercy College of Health Sciences.
Roughly 16 students drew Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition benefits totaling $156,201.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 14 | $205,463 | $14,676 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 14 | $205,463 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 0 | $0 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 4 | $9,750 | $2,438 |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 4 | $9,750 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 0 | $0 | — |
GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.
References
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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 benefits.va.gov/gibill.