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Student Financial Services

Office Location: Main 115

Phone: (814) 824-2288

Hours of Operation: Mon - Fri from 8:30am - 4:30pm

Email: studentfinsvcs@mercyhurst.edu
A Note to Students

A Mercyhurst College education is the investment of a lifetime. We focus on helping qualified students afford a Mercyhurst College education by offering a variety of grant and scholarship programs, in-school employment opportunities, and a wide range of loan programs and payment options.

Financing a college education is a challenging task and an important part of making a good enrollment decision. We know that the application procedures can be confusing and even intimidating. That's why our experienced staff is ready to assist you in the application process and in evaluating the available financing options. With careful planning and attention to the variety of application requirements, your educational financing needs can almost always be met.

Please contact us whenever you have questions or concerns about application procedures or financing options. Our understanding of the sensitive nature of family finances makes our commitment to ensuring confidentiality a top priority.

Our Services

The Office of Student Financial Services was formed when the Office of Student Accounts merged with the Financial Aid office. Together, these two offices are in charge of the following areas of student finances:

  • All matters regarding Free Applications for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • All matters concerning T11 forms (Canadian education tax)
  • All matters concerning T1098 forms (Hope Credit)
  • All scholarship matters
  • All financial aid matters
  • All student account inquiries
  • All matters concerning procedure for withdrawal from a class, or from the college
  • All matters regarding meal plans, campus cards, fees, bill payment options etc.

*For answers to a wide range of Student Financial Services questions consult the FAQ's link on this page.*

Tuition Exchange

Prospective students who currently have a parent or guardian working in a higher education setting may be eligible for tuition benefits. Applicants must fill out the proper paperwork from their parent or guardian's respective college or university and submit it to Mercyhurst College's Office of the Vice President. Awarding of the tuition exchange scholarship is a competitive process with standards similar to the Egan academic scholarship and is evaluated by an administrative panel. The number of incoming students awarded tuition exchange will be dependent upon the colleges outgoing recipients of tuition exchange.

Contact

Main Campus Contact Info:

Customer Service Office/Hotline
Office: Old Main Rm. 115
Phone: (814) 824-2288
Fax: (814) 824-2072
E-mail: studentfinsvcs@mercyhurst.edu

Kathy Bialk
Financial Aid Admin. Officer
Director of Student Financial Services
Office: Egan hall Rm. 9
Phone: (814) 824-3311
E-mail: kbialk@mercyhurst.edu

Ann Jelinek
Financial Aid Admin. Officer
Associate Director of Financial Aid
Office: Old Main Rm. 115
Phone: (814) 824-2397
E-mail: ajelinek@mercyhurst.edu

Lisa Gomersall
Student Accounts Admin. Officer
Associate Director of Student Accounts
Office: Old Main Rm. 115
Phone: (814) 824-3905
E-mail: lgomersall@mercyhurst.edu

Stacey Matczak
Financial Aid Advisor
Student Last Names A-G
Office: Egan Hall Rm. 8
Phone: (814) 824-2290
E-mail: smatczak@mercyhurst.edu

Emily Semrau
Financial Aid Advisor
Student Last Names H-O
Office: Egan Hall Rm. 9
Phone: (814) 824-2044
E-mail: esemrau@mercyhurst.edu

Karen Reagan
Financial Aid Advisor
Student Last Names P-Z
Office: Egan Hall Rm. 6
Phone: (814) 824-2289
E-mail: kreagan@mercyhurst.edu

Main Campus Contact Cont:

Linda Stolz
Student Accounts Representative
Payment Posting/TMS Information
Office: Old Main Rm. 115
Phone: (814) 824-3325
E-mail: lstolz@mercyhurst.edu

Ruth Ettwein
Student Accounts Admin. Officer
Refund Check/ Billing Information
Office: Old Main Rm. 115
Phone: (814) 824-2291
E-mail: rettwein@mercyhurst.edu

vacant
Assistant Director/Financial Aid
Office: Old Main Rm. 115
Phone: (814) 824-3386

Laurie A. Preston
Financial Aid Representative
General Information/Communications
Office: Old Main Rm. 115
Phone: (814) 824-2288
E-mail: lpreston@mercyhurst.edu

Mary Ann Hess
Student Accounts Representative
General Information
Office: Old Main Rm. 115
Phone: (814) 824-3388
E-mail: mhess@mercyhurst.edu

Randy Pristello
Financial Aid Representative
General Information/Communications
Office: Old Main Rm. 115
Phone: (814) 824-2099
E-mail: rpristello@mercyhurst.edu

John Walker
Systems Manager/International Student Coordinator
Office: Old Main Rm. 115
Phone: (814) 824-2515
E-mail: jwalker@mercyhurst.edu

North East Office Contact Info:

Customer Service Office/Hotline
Office: Student Union M6A or M6B
Phone: (814) 725-6363
Fax: (814) 725-6375
E-mail: studentfinsvcs@mercyhurst.edu

Julie Hofmann
Assistant Director/Financial Aid Counselor
Student Last Names A-Z
Office: Student Union M6A
Phone: (814) 725-6363
E-mail: jhofmann@mercyhurst.edu

vacant
Student Accounts Representative
General Information
Office: Student Union M6A
Phone: (814) 725-6363

 

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