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10 Steps to Success

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.

 

Step 1

Contact US.
We are here for you. Contact ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ University to learn more about our affiliation with the Army and Air Force ROTC:

admissions@mercy.edu
1-877-MERCY-GO

Step 2

 

Contact your ESO.  If you are planning to use your Army Tuition Assistance to pay for school, you must first contact your Army Education Counselor, apply through the website at and receive approval.

Step 3

You will need to gather the following documents to submit to ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ University:

  • Copy of your DD-214 - If you have misplaced or lost your original DD-214, you can request another copy from the  for your own records.
  • Certificate of Eligibility
  • Your High School and College Transcripts
  • Military Transcript(s) - ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ University values the experience and training you received during your military service and will assist with the transfer of credits. Military transcripts can be requested at: 
    •  - Your are eligible for a JST if you served in the: Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps or Navy or are Active Duty, Reserve or Veteran
    • Air Force:  - CCAF automatically captures training, experience and standardized test scores. Transcript information is available on the CCAF website.
Step 4

Determine your Eligibility for Federal Benefits.

Visit the  website.

Step 5

Apply for Federal Benefits.

Visit the  website.

Step 6

Determine your Eligibility for New York State Benefits.

Visit the website of the  for eligibility information or contact HESC at 1-888-697-4372.

Step 7

Apply for New York State Benefits at ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ University

Complete the  or contact HESC at 1-888-697-4372.

Step 8

Register for Class

Once you have received your acceptance to ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ University, your Student Services counselor will advise you on course selections, assist you in  and ensure that you have all the support necessary to succeed as a ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ University student.

Step 9

Connect with Fellow ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ University Student Veterans

Our current student veterans at ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ University 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 ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ, a chapter of Student Veterans of America (SVA).

Email: veteransofmercy@gmail.com

Step 10

Military Activation/ Return to Duty

If you are recalled to military duty, you will not be penalized for withdrawing from ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ University. Follow these steps:

  • Contact your command and obtain a written record of your "Call to Duty"
  • Contact the ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ University Department of Veterans Affairs to assist you in withdrawing from the semester. You will need to provide a copy of your "Call to Duty" orders to be able to refund your cost of tuition
  • Contact the Registrar's Office (1-877-MERCY-GO) to notify them of your "Call to Duty"
  • Once your withdrawal form and termination certification have been processed, contact the Bursar's Office to confirm that your billing has been updated.