How much will attending Mercer cost you? Below you'll find a breakdown of the G.I. Bill® tuition assistance and more for Mercer University.
G.I. Bill® Tuition assistance is limited. Check out below if Mercer University's tuition is covered. Be sure to check out the G.I. Bill® information for each school you're considering because each school's coverage varies.
If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend Mercer University should not be more than $13,632.
Veteran Sticker Price | $46,043 |
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits | $32,411 |
Total Out Of Pocket | $13,632 |
Even if you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by Mercer University will not be fully covered. Mercer University charges $28,995 a year for tuition and fees but your maximum Post-9/11 benefit is only $20,235. In order to make up the shortfall you will need some additional aid from the college and/or government.
Veteran Tuition And Fees | $28,995 |
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit* | $20,235 |
Total Out Of Pocket | $8,760 |
*Note: The tuition benefit is capped at the lessor of the actual tuition charged to you or $20,235. |
It appears as though Mercer University participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, but we could not determine if there are restrictions of this participation. If you have tuition and fees charges that are not covered by your Post-9/11 benefits, you may be able to get additional assistance in the form of a Yellow Ribbon Award so check with the college.
Mercer University awarded a total of $23,853 in Yellow Ribbon benefits last year. This was split among 8 veterans for an average award of $2,982 ($5,963 after government matching).
With a per credit charge for in-state students of $956, Mercer University falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.
Below Cap for State Residents? | $956 per credit | |
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)? | $956 per credit |
After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Mercer University thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $4,672. It is possible that your actual living expenses will be covered if you live more frugally than what the college expects.
Off Campus Living Expenses | $15,848 |
Post-9/11 Benefit | $11,176 |
Total Out Of Pocket | $4,672 |
Your book stipend of $1000 will not cover what Mercer University estimates your expenses to be ($1,200).
Supplies Expenses | $1,200 |
Post-9/11 Benefit | $1,000 |
Total Out Of Pocket | $200 |