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ArticleInformation About Potential Adjustments to FAFSA Form

Is your or your family's financial situation changed from what is reflected on your 2020 federal income tax return? If so, you may be eligible to have your FAFSA form adjusted to qualify for additional aid.

ArticleWeather Announcement for February 2, 2015

Information about classes and clinicals for the Toledo campus.

ArticleHalloween Isn't All About Candy

On October 28, members of the Gamma Delta chapter of Alpha Delta Nu, participated in the Mercy College “Trunk or Treat” event. Students showed children healthy Halloween treats and how to care for their teeth. Kids were given treats such as pumpkin faced clementines and mummy wrapped bananas to promote the Halloween spirit. Students wanted the snacks to be fun and healthy and they spoke to children about the importance of brushing and flossing, especially after eating Halloween candy. Children were given new toothbrushes and floss to ensure they had the tools they needed to get the job done. Jacob (pictured) enjoyed visiting the table. He received dental floss and a new toothbrush and learned how to properly brush. Carrie Franks mentions, “the student nurses made brushing fun, motivating Jacob to brush his teeth. Thank you!”

ArticleOpen Houses - November 4 at Mercy College Toledo and Youngstown

Mercy College to host Open Houses on Saturday, November 4 at our Toledo and Youngstown campuses.

ArticleMercy College Leads the Region in Grad Salaries

As featured in The Blade, Mercy College graduates earn the eighth-highest salary in the state and boast the region's highest return on investment.

ArticleToledo Campus Closure Saturday, January 13, 2024

The Toledo campus of Mercy College of Ohio is closed on Saturday, January 13 and will reopen on Monday, January 15. Questions about coursework or clinicals should be directed to your faculty member.

ArticleMercy College of Ohio December 15, 2017 Commencement

Mercy College of Ohio will hold its fall commencement ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday, December 15, 2017, at Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral at 2535 Collingwood Blvd. in Toledo, Ohio (6:00 p.m. Prayer Service immediately followed by 6:30 p.m. Commencement Ceremony).

ArticleMercy College of Ohio Announces Approval of Second Graduate Degree Program

Susan Wajert, PhD, President and CEO of Mercy College of Ohio, is pleased to announce that Mercy College has received authorization from the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) and approval from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) to offer the Master of Health Administration (MHA) program. Applications are now being accepted for the first class that begins in August 2018.  

ArticleImportant Billing and Health Insurance Information

Your fall 2016 billing statement is available on your Empower account. Please note that all students who are enrolled in 6 or more credits will be automatically enrolled in the Mercy College Health Insurance plan. This annual coverage is an excellent and affordable plan. More information is available in the Business Office. If you already have health insurance and wish to waive, please complete the online Health Insurance Waiver form. This waiver is available on your Empower account. The link is directly below your billing detail summary. Please click all three “Update buttons” on the left-hand side of the form to update all information, type your name to decline coverage, and submit. The charges will be removed from your bill within 5 business days. Please contact the Business Office with any questions about your bill or your health insurance.

Article2016-2017 FAFSA

The new 2016-2017 FAFSA is here! To begin your application, click Start A New FAFSA.  The 2016-2017 IRS Data Retrieval Tool will be available on Feb. 7, 2016. If you have questions about the FSA ID, you can find the answers to frequently asked questions here. If you need assistance logging in with your FSA ID, contact Student Aid at 1-800-557-7394. The Federal Student Aid PIN was replaced with the FSA ID on May 10, 2015. The new FSA ID consists of a user-created username and password to electronically access personal information on Federal Student Aid Web sites, including FAFSA on the Web. You can use your FSA ID immediately to sign your FAFSA, but must wait for the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify your information before you can use the FSA ID to create a renewal FAFSA, make corrections to your FAFSA, or view your SAR.

ArticleHigher Learning Commission Site Visit: Third Party Comments

Mercy College of Ohio is seeking comments from the public about the college in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency. The College will host a Higher Learning Commission site visit team November 2 and 3, 2015. Mercy College of Ohio has been accredited by the Commission since 1995 and has a campus in Toledo, Ohio and a location in Youngstown, Ohio. The team will review the institution’s ongoing ability to meet the Commission’s Criteria for Accreditation. 

ArticleMercy College Student Health Coverage: Overview, Rates and Waiver Information

Mercy College of Ohio strongly believes it is important that all students maintain health care coverage to help ensure academic success and well-being. In addition, to be in compliance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA), all individuals are required by law to have health insurance coverage. To assist with this goal, Mercy College of Ohio is again offering our Student Health Coverage Plan provided by United Health Care (UHC). We believe this plan provides excellent levels of health coverage with low out-of-pocket costs when compared to other plans offered commercially or through the ACA website.

ArticleMercy College Banner Installed at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

Since the Youngstown location of Mercy College of Ohio (Mercy College) opened in 2003, it has consistently enrolled high quality students and made a great impact on the community. Of the 433 graduates from the Youngstown location, 91% work in the greater Mahoning Valley helping to address the shortage of Registered Nurses in the area. Interim Dean of Mercy College's Nursing Division, Patricia McAllen PhD, RN, CNE, says, "The overwhelming majority of our graduates choose to work at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital but as a Registered Nurse they can literally find employment wherever they choose to live. We are so pleased students can get a quality education, graduate and then  and graduates can find employment where they want to live, learn, and work." To promote educational opportunities in the area, a new 35ft high by 20ft wide banner with information about Mercy College was installed on Thursday, January 21  on the Cardiac Rehab Building of St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital that houses Mercy College's Youngtown location. 

ArticleMercy College Student Offers A Hand – One He’s Printed Himself

Jonathan Lehman, a senior BSN student at Mercy College of Ohio, was instantly fascinated when he first learned of 3D printing (also known as rapid prototyping). While it has been around since the 1980s, 3D printing was mostly used by large businesses utilizing commercial 3D printers that can cost more than $100,000. Only recently did 3D printers become available in the form of desktop printers. Jonathan had seen little trinkets made by desktop 3D printers but when he saw a functional mechanical hand prosthetic made almost entirely from a 3D printer, he became captivated.

ArticleSupporting the Study of Nursing to a ‘Hire’ Degree

Erin Hennessey, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, Associate Program Chair of the RN to BSN Online Completion Program at Mercy College of Ohio, understands the emotional and physical demands of going to nursing school as well as anyone. She joined Mercy College after earning her bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. It was this intense academic experience that ‘put her in the shoes’ of the students she works with every day. “I did a completion program myself, and I did it with two kids, a husband and a fulltime job,” said Hennessey. “So I do completely understand the challenges that come along with having multiple responsibilities, but also, wanting to take that ‘next step’ professionally to open up new doors.”

ArticleMercy College to Host Dialogue to Change

Mercy College will be hosting Dialogue to Change on Wednesday, February 8. Students from Queen of Apostles in Toledo and St. Rose Catholic School in Perrysburg meet for four weeks to discuss racism as they have experienced it. 

ArticleCamp Scrubs: June 19-22, 2017

Camp Scrubs is the summer adventure to experience what it takes to be a healthcare rockstar!

ArticleInterprofessional Education comes to Mercy College of Ohio

A new initiative has begun at Mercy College of Ohio to formally integrate Interprofessional Education (IPE) with ongoing program curricula.

ArticleSpecial Presentation about Service Dogs in Healthcare

On June 27 Mercy College Radiologic Technology students heard a presentation by Capt. Louis Belluomini and his service dog, Star. 

ArticleDepression Awareness Month & National Mental Health Awareness Week, October 1-7, 2017

ArticleAlumni Spotlight - Margaret Hoyda

ArticleAlumni Spotlight: Emily Beck

Emily Beck completed her Associate of Science degree in Radiologic Technology and her Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Administration from Mercy College of Ohio. 

ArticleAlumna Makes an Impact with Research

Mercy College alumna Jessica Brown, RN (BSN, 2011) and her research partner, Jamie Gust, BSN, RN, CPEN, recently presented at poster days at the University of Michigan. 

ArticleIt's On Us Spring Week of Action (Toledo): April 2-6

It’s On Us at Mercy College…to show Care and Compassion!  

ArticleMercy Health and Bowling Green State University Sign Letter of Intent

Mercy Health and Bowling Green State University have signed a letter of intent to transfer operations of Mercy College of Ohio to BGSU.

ArticleMercy College/Bowling Green State University Update from Mercy College President, Dr. Susan Wajert

Mercy College President Sue Wajert provides an update to the plans to transfer operations of Mercy College to BGSU.

ArticleMercy College to Host Spring 2019 Toledo Commencement

Mercy College of Ohio will host the Spring 2019 commencement for the Toledo campus on Friday, May 3, 2019.

ArticleMercy College to Host Spring 2019 Youngstown Commencement

Mercy College of Ohio will host the Spring 2019 commencement for the Youngstown campus on Monday, May 6, 2019.

ArticleMercy College Master of Science in Nursing granted CCNE Accreditation

Mercy College of Ohio’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) have been granted accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

ArticleMercy College of Ohio Announces Joint Nursing Program with Tiffin University

“This is an innovative way for two colleges to partner to meet the healthcare needs of the communities we serve."

ArticleCoronavirus

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is monitoring a new coronavirus recently identified in China called Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Mercy College

ArticleSpring Break Coronavirus Reminders

as many of us prepare for trips and visits to attractions over spring break I want to provide some important reminders

ArticleApplication Open for Mercy College of Ohio's New Physician Assistant Program

On April 30, 2020, the Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA) site opens and, for the first time, includes Mercy College of Ohio’s Master of Physician Assistant Studies (PA) program, a milestone in which Dawn LaBarbera, PhD, PA-C takes great pride.

ArticleMercy Health Positions Available for Students

Mercy Health Positions Available for Students

ArticleImportant Information for Spring 2021 Semester

Mercy College President Sue Wajert, Ph.D., announces important information regarding the Spring 2021 Semester.

ArticleMercy College Physician Assistant Program Approved

Mercy College of Ohio's Master of Physician Assistant Studies program has received approval from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) to launch its first class in May of 2021.

ArticleSupport Mercy College Students on Giving Tuesday

December 1, 2020 is Giving Tuesday!

ArticleMercy College Students Complete Project for Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society

Students created resources and shared information about COVID-19 for their project.

ArticleNew Vice President of Academic Affairs and Assistant Dean of Nursing at Mercy College

Susan Wajert, PhD, President of Mercy College says, “Both new members of the team are great fits and have hit the ground running."

ArticleMercy College Summer MSN Graduates Impact Care Throughout Health Systems

Deborah Karns, PhD, MSN, RN, Director MSN Program says, “I’m so proud of these students! They have exceeded expectations and their phenomenal work is making incredible contributions to improve associate care and patient care outcomes."

ArticleBlessing for Mercy College Physician Assistant Students' Stethoscopes

This first stethoscope serves as a milestone in the professional life of every PA student and the journey that they are beginning. The stethoscope is symbolic and of the call to body, mind, and spirit healing and of the bond between the patient and clinician.

ArticleIt's Transfer Week at Mercy College!

Mercy College has generous transfer credit acceptance policies, which makes it easy for transfer students to get started and put their college credits to use.

ArticleSupport Mercy College Students on Giving Tuesday

Donations will be matched by donors

ArticleAdditional Scholarship Opportunities Funded by the Dempsey Family

The Dempsey Family has funded scholarships for Mercy Health employees and the children of Mercy Health employees.

ArticleMercy College hosts Mercy Health Hiring Event

All tuition expenses for Mercy Health associates pursuing nursing at Mercy College are paid in full and generous assistance is provided for all Mercy College programs.

ArticleMercy College of Ohio Expands Credit for Credentials

Mercy College recognizes students' professional success and advanced experience by waiving courses saving students time and money in achieving their goals.

ArticleCongratulations Laurel Gotha

I especially enjoyed the interactive, hands-on learning activities and the anatomage table but most of all I appreciate the female faculty members of Mercy College’s Math and Science departments who prepared me to be a woman in medicine. They really try to inspire and empower students in and out of the classroom.

ArticleEnrollment & Employment One Stop Shop for Nursing Students

Nursing students working for the health system can receive tuition assistance that covers 100% of their education expenses.

ArticleSupport Mercy College Students on Giving Tuesday

Donations up to $10,000 will be matched by donors

ArticleMHA Student Selected for Prestigious Fellowship Program

The MHA program has been the perfect pace with weekly deadlines, flexibility, and relevant content. I have a much better understanding of the operations and complexity of a health system.

ArticleDempsey Family Scholarship - Deadlines: April 18, 2023

As a gesture of appreciation to the personnel of Mercy Health with a preference for St. Vincent Mercy Health Medical Center employees, the Dempsey family has funded an annual scholarship for students attending Mercy College.

ArticleDr. Gail Lis Named Dean of Nursing at Mercy College of Ohio

Dr. Lis says, "I'm humbled and excited to lead the nursing division and build on the rich history of nursing excellence at Mercy College.

ArticleMercy College of Ohio Graduate Realizes Dream

Mercy Health’s tuition assistance and Mercy College's discount for BSMH associates was what helped me to finally be able to start the program.

ArticleMercy College Expands Nursing Education Opportunities with New Format for Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN)

Recognizing the importance of flexibility and accessibility, Mercy College is going to a hybrid format for the ABSN program, leveraging technology to offer all lecture classes online.

ArticleBusy Mom and Ultrasound Tech Finds Flexibility and Relevant Content in Online Programs

The content was relevant, and with the evolving nature of our healthcare system, I feel that this program has prepared me to tackle any challenge that comes my way."

ArticleLaunch of the 2024–25 FAFSA® Form

The application period for the 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form will open in December 2023 instead of Oct. 1.

ArticleDebt-Free Educational Opportunities Expanded at Mercy College

This initiative allows students to potentially have up to 100% of their educational expenses covered if they commit to working for Mercy Health while still in school.

ArticleMercy College and Mercy Health Introduce Paid Clinical Time for Final Semester Nursing Students

The Early Career Decision program offers a unique opportunity for nursing students to turn their required clinical hours into compensated experience, reducing financial stress and creating a seamless pathway to employment.

ArticleMercy Grant Funds Alternative Spring Break Trip to Texas Border

Through their experiences and interactions, the students and staff members hope to foster connections with the local community and deepen their understanding of social justice issues prevalent in the region.

ArticleImportant Message about Federal Financial Aid

Due to the 6-month delay by the Department of Education with processing 2024-25 FAFSA applications, there is a delay in 2024-25 award offers availability.

ArticleMercy College of Ohio’s Surgical Technology Program Granted Accreditation by CAAHEP

The accreditation of our Surgical Technology Program reflects our dedication to providing students with a top-tier education that prepares them for the demands of today’s healthcare environment.

Article2025–26 FAFSA® Form Coming Soon

The 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form will be available to the public on or before Dec. 1, 2024. See tips on how to prepare.

ArticleConvenience Attracts Students From Near and Far To Accelerated Nursing Program

Recognizing the importance of flexibility in education, Mercy College has shifted all lecture-based coursework for the ABSN program to an online format. This allows students to access course materials and participate in interactive learning experiences remotely, making it easier for students from a wide range of geographic locations and life circumstances to pursue their nursing degree.

Article2025–26 FAFSA® Form Now Available

Complete the form to apply for financial aid today.

ArticleMercy College PA Student Donates Bone Marrow, Gives Gift of Life

What began as a casual moment at a college block party turned into a life-saving act of generosity.

Document .pdfAnnual Drug and Alcohol Notification

This notification includes information about policies related to drug and alcohol use; legal sanctions and laws as they relate to drugs and alcohol; health risks associated with the abuse of drugs and alcohol; and drug and alcohol prevention resources.

Document .pdfNational Health Service Corps Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Program Fact Sheet

This document contains information about the National Health Service Corps Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Program.

External LinkTypes of VA Benefits

Answer just a few questions about yourself and the school/employer you are considering. You’ll receive an estimate of your GI Bill benefits and some information about the facility’s value and affordability.

External LinkHalf of Us

Through Half of Us, mtvU and The Jed Foundation aim to initiate a public dialogue to raise awareness about mental health issues and connect students to resources.

FormRequest Information — MRI Safety Course

Form used to request more information about the MRI Safety Course available at Mercy College of Ohio.

FormRequest More Info - College Credit Plus Program

Complete this form to request information about the College Credit Plus program at Mercy College