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Military Quick Facts

  • BAH Rate
    $1,896
  • Online BAH
    $901
  • GI Bill Approved Programs
    ✓YES
  • Yellow Ribbon Program
    ✓YES
  • Approved for Tuition Assistance
    ✓YES
  • Offers College Credit for Military Experience
    ✓YES
  • Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
    ✓YES
  • Awards Credit for DSST Exam
    ✓YES
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Mercy College of Health Sciences

Mercy College of Health Sciences is a 4 Year, Private university located at 928 Sixth Ave, Des Moines, IA. Students at Mercy College of Health Sciences can enroll in associate’s, bachelor’s degree programs.

Mercy College of Health Sciences Military & Veteran Support Programs

Mercy College of Health Sciences offers the following veteran and military support programs: 

  • Mercy College of Health Sciences has GI Bill®-approved programs
  • Mercy College of Health Sciences is approved for Tuition Assistance
  • Mercy College of Health Sciences is a  Yellow Ribbon school
  • Mercy College of Health Sciences offers  credit for military
  • Mercy College of Health Sciences awards credit for the CLEP exam
  • Mercy College of Health Sciences awards credit for the DSST exam

Is Mercy College of Health Sciences a GI Bill®-approved school?

Yes, Mercy College of Health Sciences is a GI Bill®-approved school. However, you will need to check with the school to ensure that the GI Bill® covers your preferred degree program.

Is Mercy College of Health Sciences a Yellow Ribbon school?

Yes, Mercy College of Health Sciences is a Yellow Ribbon school.

Eligible military and veteran students may have up to 100% of its tuition covered, with zero tuition costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is 100% covered by the Yellow Ribbon.

Does Mercy College of Health Sciences offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?

Yes, Mercy College of Health Sciences offers Yellow Ribbon funding for master's programs.

Eligible students may have up to 100% of its tuition, with zero out-of-pocket costs. You will need to check with the school to ensure that the Yellow Ribbon in fact covers your preferred advanced degree program.

Does Mercy College of Health Sciences offer a military discount or reduced tuition rates for military and veterans?

No, Mercy College of Health Sciences does not offer a military discount or reduced tuition for military and veterans. You should verify with the university to find out if the rate is below the military tuition assistance cap of $250 per credit hour. Otherwise, you may have out-of-pocket tuition costs for which you would be responsible.

What are Mercy College of Health Sciences's military tuition rates for active military using tuition assistance funding?

Mercy College of Health Sciences has not provided its tuition rates for active military.

We recommend that you contact the school to verify that the courses you wish to pursue do not exceed the $250 rate cap for military tuition assistance.

What are Mercy College of Health Sciences's online tuition rates for active military?

Mercy College of Health Sciences has not provided its tuition rates for active military.

We recommend that you contact the school to verify that the courses you wish to pursue do not exceed the $250 rate cap for military tuition assistance.

Does Mercy College of Health Sciences offer online degree programs?

No, Mercy College of Health Sciences does not currently offer online degree programs.

Is Mercy College of Health Sciences approved for Tuition Assistance?

Yes, Mercy College of Health Sciences is approved for Tuition Assistance.

Eligible students may have up to 100% of its tuition, with zero out-of-pocket costs.

You will need to verify with the school to ensure that Tuition Assistance covers your preferred degree program.

Military and Veteran Costs
  • Tuition Cost
    $ 17,328
  • GI Bill Coverage
    - $ 17,328
  • Student Veteran Cost
    $ 0
  • Tuition Cost-Per-Credit-Hour
    $
  • Tuition Assistance
    - $ 250
  • Military Student Cost
    $
  • This GI Bill coverage is based on full benefits remaining. Any potential costs and coverage should be verified by the university before applying.

Military/Veteran Support

  • BAH - Campus
    $1,896
  • BAH - Online
    $916.50
  • Campus SVA Chapter
    ✗NO
  • Full-Time Veteran Counselor On Campus
    ✓YES
  • Signed VA Principles Of Excellence
    ✓YES
  • Club/Association for Veterans
    ✗NO
  • Veteran Upward Bound Program
    ✗NO
  • 8 Keys to Veterans' Success
  • Offers ROTC Program
    ✗NO
  • GI Bill Approved Programs
    ✓YES
Academic Support
  • Offers College Credit for Military Experiences
    ✓YES
  • Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
    ✓YES
  • Awards Credit for DSST Exam
    ✓YES
Financial Support
  • Approved for Tuition Assistance
    ✓YES
  • Yellow Ribbon Program
    ✓YES
  • Scholarships for Military
    ✗NO
  • Reduced Tuition for Military
    ✗NO

    Yellow Ribbon Detail

  • Degree level
    All
  • All
  • Amount
    $2,250.00
  • Number
    50
Costs
  • Undergraduate
    $17,328
    In State
    $17,328
    Out of State
  • Textbooks
    $2,246
  • GI Bill Textbook Coverage
    - $1000
  • Total Cost to Student Veteran
    $ 1,246
Student Population
  • Student Count
    791
    Undergraduate
    0
    Graduate
    38
    GI Bill Students
  • Male
    15.0%
    Population
  • Female
    85.0%
    Population
Affiliation
  • Religious
    Roman Catholic
  • Ethnicity
    No Ethnic Affiliation
  • Gender
    Coed School
School Information
  • College Type
    Private
  • Setting
    Urban
  • Accreditation Type
    Regional
  • Duration
    4 Year
  • Calendar
    Semesters
  • Online Undergraduate
    Yes
  • Online Graduate
    No
Average Scores
  • Avg. Accepted
    21
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