We're proud to serve those who served our country. At Mercy College of Health Sciences, we're dedicated to helping you achieve your educational goals and maximize your veterans benefits. We offer unique pathways that recognize your military experience, and we work with all Chapters of VA Educational Benefits: 33/Post 9-11, 30,106,107, 35, 31, as well as the Federal Tuition Assistance (Go Army Ed) and National Guard Service Scholarship.
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Mercy College certificate and degree programs are approved by the Iowa Department of Education for education benefits administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Mercy College participates in both the Yellow Ribbon Program and the Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) Program.
We are honored that you have chosen to pursue your healthcare career with Mercy College of Health Sciences. As a veteran or active duty military member, you have a wide range of resources available to you. Below you will find a checklist to ensure you are able to take full advantage of your benefits throughout your Mercy College experience. Use the following tabs to navigate for more information, and always reach out if you have any questions!
At Mercy College, we offer a number of academic programs to prepare you for a fulfilling healthcare career of your choice that fits into your schedule. Step one is determining which degree level interests you most.
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For questions regarding your application process or status, please contact our Mercy College Admissions team!
Mercy College Admissions Team 921 6th Avenue Des Moines, IA 50309 (515) 635-1133 | admissions@mchs.edu
You may be eligible for veterans' education benefits if you have served in the military or are the spouse or dependent of a veteran. Your eligibility for benefits can only be determined by the Department of Veteran Affairs.
Veterans or eligible dependents planning to enroll at Mercy College should apply for VA benefits at the time of admission to the College. Please contact the VA Certifying Official in the Mercy College Registrar's Office with questions, or to request the necessary forms.
Registrar's Office 921 6th Avenue Des Moines, Iowa 50309 (515) 635-1133 | registrar@mchs.edu
If you have never used your VA Benefits before, you’ll need to apply for benefits. Determine the right type of education benefit at www.gibill.va.gov or through the tuition assistance sites for your military branch(es). At www.gibill.va.gov click Apply for Benefits and submit the electronic application. Print a copy to submit to the Certifying Official in the Mercy College Registrar's Office (registrar@mchs.edu). For tuition assistance programs, make sure to follow their instructions carefully and notify the Mercy College Certifying Official to look for your information in the system (Army Ignited, Al Portal, etc.).
You will need to submit one of the following to the Mercy College Certifying Official
Please contact the Mercy College Registrar's Office for any questions or concerns
Registrar's Office 921 6th Avenue Des Moines, IA 50309 (515) 635-1133 | registrar@mchs.edu
If you have used your benefits at another college, you do not need to reapply for benefits. You'll just need to complete the Request for Change of Program of Place of Training and provide evidence of its completion to the Mercy College Certifying Official in the Registrar's Office.
Additionally, please submit one of the following to the Mercy College Certifying Official in the Registrar's Office:
Please contact the Mercy College Registrar's Office for any questions or concerns.
Section 1018 of Public Law 116-315, Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 requires educational institutions to make certain disclosures to students using federal military and/or VA education benefits. We have compiled several quick links below to ensure compliance with this law and to help you make an informed decision regarding your education.
Students using veteran education benefits are still encouraged to apply for financial aid online at StudentAid.gov/FAFSA to be considered for federal and state-funded aid, as well as scholarships. Mercy College's school code is 006273. For questions regarding your financial aid, please contact our Financial Aid department.
Financial Aid Office 921 6th Avenue Des Moines, Iowa 50309 (515) 635-1133 | financialaid@mchs.edu
For additional questions or more information, please contact the VA Certifying Official in the Mercy College Registrar's Office.
Registrar's Office Academic Center for Excellence - Student Services 921 6th Avenue Des Moines, Iowa 50309 (515) 635-1133 | registrar@mchs.edu
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Mercy College of Health Sciences has been transforming students into healthcare professionals since 1899. Located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, we offer master's degrees, bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, certificate programs, and continuing education courses.
Mercy College is the only private Catholic college in central Iowa and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), in addition to numerous programmatic accreditors.
Mercy College is a Catholic, accredited, nonprofit institution of higher learning.