
10 Steps to success in college our military students, veterans and family dependents can use to ensure that the transition into college life is smooth and successful.
Contact US.
Contact your Mercy College Military and Veteran Recruitment representative to assist you every step of the way. We are here for you.
Contact Mercy College to learn more about our affiliation with the Army and Air Force ROTC:
Hector Rivera
Veteran Admissions Recruiter
hrivera6@mercy.edu
(718) 678-8219
Apply for Admission.
Apply for admission to a degree program at Mercy College. Application fee waiver for serving our county.
You will need to gather the following documents to submit to Mercy College:
Determine your Eligibility for Federal Benefits.
Visit the US Department of Veterans Affairs website.
Apply for Federal Benefits.
Visit the US. Department of Veterans Affairs website.
Determine your Eligibility for New York State Benefits.
Visit the website of the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) for eligibility information or contact HESC at 1-888-697-4372.
Apply for New York State Benefits at Mercy College
Complete the New York State Tuition Award Supplement or contact HESC at 1-888-697-4372.
Register for Class
Once you have received your acceptance to Mercy College, your Student Services counselor will advise you on course selections, assist you in registering for classes and ensure that you have all the support necessary to succeed as a Mercy College student.
Connect with Fellow Mercy College Student Veterans
Our current student veterans at Mercy College want to help you make the transition from the battlefield to the classroom as smooth as possible. It is not easy and they have been through it before you. Join Veterans of Mercy, a chapter of Student Veterans of America (SVA).
Email: veteransofmercy@gmail.com
Military Activation/ Return to Duty
If you are recalled to military duty, you will not be penalized for withdrawing from Mercy College. Follow these steps: