Samuel Merritt University is a participating institution with the Department of Defense Voluntary Education Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (DoD MOU). We provide the following information and resources to ensure military and veteran students, and their families, make an informed decision about the university they plan to attend.
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Financial Aid and Financial Planning Resources:
All students are encouraged to apply for financial aid, which can be used in conjunction with Tuition Assistance and Veterans Education Benefits.
These free resources can help you understand your financial cost and benefits available for attending Samuel Merritt University:
Cost of Attendance
Samuel Merritt University provides a Tuition by College information to help you estimate the cost of attending Samuel Merritt University during the current Academic Year so you can easily compare Samuel Merritt University with other institutions and make an informed decision about where to attend school. This disclosure is provided as part of Samuel Merritt University’s commitment to the Principles of Excellence under Presidential Executive Order 13607 and the Department of Defense Voluntary Education Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (DoD MOU).
Please note that Samuel Merritt University is a commuter school and therefore does not charge for room and board.
Paying for College
Paying For College is a resource provided by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to explain the ins and outs of student financial aid and repaying loans to help you make smarter decisions about how to pay for school.
Activations and Readmission of Service Members Returning to the College After Active Duty
If a student is activated during a semester, there are a number of options available depending upon the time and length of the activation. Students should first discuss their activation with the Veterans Success Center, as well as with their instructors, who in turn will consult with the Office of Academic Affairs in order to determine the best course of action. The options available range from special arrangements for make-up work, to an incomplete grade, to withdrawal from a course or semester.
Unless precluded by military necessity, a student must provide oral or written notice of a uniformed service obligation to the Veterans Success Center as far in advance of their activation day as possible.
A returning student will be permitted to re-enroll in the next class(es) scheduled in the same academic program, unless the student requests a later date of re-enrollment or agrees to enroll into a different program. A returning student will be readmitted into the same academic program the student was enrolled in prior to the military service obligation. If the exact program no longer exists, the student will be admitted to the program that is most similar, unless the student requests or agrees to admission to a different program. Returning students will be re-enrolled with the same enrollment status, number of completed credit hours, and academic standing as they had during their last academic year of attendance.
No Incentive Payments for Student Enrollments or Securing Federal Financial Aid
Samuel Merritt University does not provide any commission, bonus, or other incentive payments based directly or indirectly on securing enrollments, or federal financial aid (including Tuition Assistance funds) to any of its employees, vendors or agents who are engaged in any student recruiting, admission activities, or who make decisions regarding the award of student financial assistance.
No High-Pressure Recruitment Tactics
Samuel Merritt University refrains from using high-pressure recruitment tactics, such as making multiple (three or more) unsolicited contacts with prospective students, including contacts by phone, email, or in-person, and does not engage in same-day recruitment and registration for the purpose of securing Service member enrollments. At Samuel Merritt University, we firmly believe that enrollment decisions are to be made by the applicant and their family.
Points of Contact
The DoD MOU requires the University to designate a Point of Contact or office for academic and financial advising, including access to disability counseling, to assist Service members with completion of studies and with job search activities. The Point of Contact will assist Service members seeking information about academic counseling, financial aid counseling, and student support services, or will refer Service members to the appropriate individual/office on campus, and will have a basic understanding of the military tuition assistance program, Title IV Funding, educational benefits offered by the VA, and other institutional services available to Service Members.
Point of Contact for Veteran Services:
Director of the Veterans Success Center
Jean Carey
jcarey@samuelmerritt.edu
Point of Contact for Title IV Financial Aid:
Director of Financial Aid
Tyler Pruett
tpruett@samuelmeritt.edu