Financial Aid - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FAFSA and is Financial Aid offered?

FAFSA stands for: Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It’s the “starting point” for all types of financial aid. For information please call Mercy College Financial Aid at (515) 643-6720.

How does a prospect student go about applying for financial aid?

Prospective students who want to apply for financial aide may do so online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ or by calling the College's Financial Aid office.

Are scholarships available for Mercy College students?

Mercy College offers academic scholarships as well as professional program scholarships. Scholarship applications are available October 1 for spring (limited basis) and March 1 for fall funding. For details please check out the scholarships page on our website.

How much can Mercy students expect to spend on books?

Nursing first-semester students can anticipate spending near $1000.00. For all other programs for full-time students per semester, financial aid estimates are between $500 - $600.