Merrimack College proudly welcomes veterans, active-duty service members and military families. We recognize your service and honor it with tailored support, including guidance on how to receive full coverage for most master’s degrees, graduate certificates and Bachelor’s Degree Completion programs through the GI Bill® and Yellow Ribbon® benefits.
Students may also receive monthly stipends toward tuition through Chapter 1606 benefits (Montgomery GI Bill® Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR)) or through Chapter 35 benefits (Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) program).
Merrimack College offers dozens of Bachelor's Degree Completion and Graduate programs across a wide range of subject areas. Explore our list of programs and find the right one for your journey!
Merrimack College offers dozens of Bachelor's Degree Completion and Graduate programs across a wide range of subject areas. Explore our list of programs and find the right one for your journey!
At Merrimack, your degree isn’t just a credential—it’s a tactical advantage.
Our programs blend theory with real-world application, preparing veterans for leadership roles.
Whether you’re advancing in the civilian workforce or the military, these degrees elevate your leadership portfolio, and post-service career options.
At Merrimack, we offer a wide range of degree options to support your academic and career ambitions:
Merrimack College was founded in 1947 by the Order of St. Augustine to educate returning World War II veterans for the post-war workforce. We are dedicated to supporting the transition of veterans and military-affiliated students to Merrimack College in pursuit of academic and professional success, including:
The College has remained true to that mission for successive generations of military men and women, including today’s veterans of the Global War on Terror.
Eligible veterans using the Post‑9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) receive up to 100% coverage on tuition and fees. Merrimack participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program to cover a portion of the remaining costs—in most cases, there is no out-of-pocket tuition expense for graduate or undergraduate programs.
Active reservists may be able to receive significant monthly stipends toward tuition as part of Chapter 1606 benefits (Montgomery GI Bill® Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR)).
If you’re the spouse or child of a Veteran who has died, is missing, or has a permanent and total service-connected disability, you may be able to receive help paying for school through Chapter 35 (Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) program) benefits, which include significant monthly stipends toward tuition.
Please note that benefit amount varies based on education type, eligibility factors and chosen course-load.
Eligible veterans using the Post‑9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) receive up to 100% coverage on tuition and fees. Merrimack participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program to cover a portion of the remaining costs—in most cases, there is no out-of-pocket tuition expense for graduate or undergraduate programs.
Active-duty service members may be able to combine Department of Defense (DoD) Tuition Assistance (up to $4,500/year) with Veteran Affairs (VA) Top-Up benefits to fully fund their graduate or undergraduate coursework.
Your military training and experience can qualify for academic credit, accelerating your path to graduation.
Our Veterans Affairs Office provides you with personalized guidance on benefit eligibility, enrollment and transitions.
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The VA makes all decisions regarding payments. Please contact the VA directly if you have not received your checks or have questions regarding your benefits at 888-442-4551.
Once a student is certified for a term by the school, it can take four to six weeks to receive a check from the VA.
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The Accessibility Services Office serves as a hub for any and all students on campus who self-identify and register with a disability. The ASO works with students to determine the scope of any reasonable campus accommodations and to facilitate communication with other parts of campus.
Reasonable Accommodations can be used to assist graduate students through the creation of an Academic Accommodation Plan. Students with disabilities might register with our office for various reasons, including learning needs, psychiatric conditions, physical limitations, and medical diagnoses.
Graduate students who need accommodations during their time at Merrimack are welcome to register with the Accessibility Services Office. Graduate students are encouraged to contact the Accessibility Services Office or visit our website for more information on how to register with our office.
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Most Merrimack College programs will be fully covered by your military and veterans benefits, including master’s degrees, graduate certificates and Bachelor’s Degree Completion (BDC) programs.
Choose from dozens of advanced degrees—many available online, on campus or in a hybrid format.
Not ready for a full master’s degree or want to explore a specific program area? Check out our 12-credit graduate certificates!
For veterans who are looking to complete their bachelor’s degree, we have a selection of part-time, 100% online degree paths as part of our Bachelor’s Degree Completion (BDC) program that span a wide variety of majors. With our BDC paths, you have the opportunity to transfer up to 90 credits of prior coursework and take only the remaining undergraduate credits you need to earn your bachelor’s degree.
Merrimack College is not affiliated with the Department of Defense or the Department of Veterans Affairs. GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by the VA is available at the official U.S. government web site at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
