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financing your education
The investment you make in your education now will be an excellent value by the time you graduate. An education at Mercy College assures that your money will go the distance for you while you study here and the years to come. In 2011-12 Mercy College awarded an estimated $12,017,006 through loans, grants, work-study aid and scholarships. Over ninety percent of Mercy College students receive some form of financial aid.
Planning Ahead We make the admission process for a health science education as easy and as smooth as possible.
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Financial Aid Federal financial aid programs are available to qualifying students enrolled in any Mercy College associate or bachelor degree and qualifying certificate programs. State funds are available for degree-seeking students who qualify. Many forms of financial aid are tied directly to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students and their spouses or parents must complete this application to qualify for financial aid. It is recommended that this be submitted on the Internet. Submitting early ensures that you will be considered for all available aid. Our financial aid officers would be happy to visit with you to determine if you qualify.
Scholarships Mercy College offers both need-based and merit scholarships. In 2011-12 more than $252,000 in scholarships were awarded. Visit mchs.edu/scholarships for scholarship requirements, deadlines and applications.
Tuition Tuition rate for 2012-13 at Mercy College is among Iowa’s most affordable for private colleges: • • • •
Full-time tuition (12 credits or more): $7,230/semester Part-time tuition (11 credits or less): $500/credit hour Clinical Laboratory Science Program: $6,250 per year Emergency Medical Services Programs: $12,720 per year
Apply - For admission deadlines, application materials, and complete instructions visit our website at mchs.edu/apply
Financing Your Education - Fill out the FAFSA online at www.fafsa. ed.gov and designate Mercy College as your school of choice (code: 006273). We recommend that you file the FAFSA as soon as possible after you have completed your federal tax return. Submitting early ensures that you will be considered for all available aid. If eligible for Iowa Tuition Grant Funds the FAFSA must be filed by June 30.
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After Your Accepted - After you have been admitted to Mercy College, you will receive an Admit Packet with your acceptance letter with various forms to complete the post-admission process.
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Attend Orientation/Registration Sign up for New Student Orientation and Registration and submit your nonrefundable admissions deposit to reserve your spot!
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Rates are subject to change. For a complete list of fees, please visit our website at mchs.edu/tuition
visit campus
The best way to see that Mercy College is the right place to start your career in healthcare is a campus visit. Come visit our campus and let us show you the advantages of a Mercy College education. Tour the College, attend an information session or open house, or meet with an admissions representative. Spend time with us, we’re eager to show you that Mercy College is all about helping you succeed in healthcare. Sign up online at mchs.edu/visit to attend an Admissions Information Session or any Open House throughout the year.
Need Details?
Call us at (515) 643-6715 or (800) 637-2994, ext. 3-6715 or email us at admissions@mchs.edu.
Need Advice?
Our admissions and financial aid staff will be happy to schedule a one-on-one session with you. Call the Admissions Office at (515) 643-6715; we are open 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.
Need Directions?
Mercy College is conveniently located at 928 6th Avenue in downtown Des Moines. For directions and parking information visit our website at mchs.edu/maps.
Schedule a visit at mchs.edu/admissions