Mercer County

Rider University is proud to partner with Mercer County to provide a 20% tuition reduction to participating employees for undergraduate and graduate study. Part-time and full-time online, on-campus and hybrid options are available.*

Harness your potential with Rider's nationally recognized, career-focused degree and certificate options. We understand that an education takes flexibility, so our programs are built to fit the schedules of busy professionals.

Some other things you should know:

• Thinking about completing your bachelor's degree? Rider offers personalized learning evaluations so you can earn your degree quickly and affordably.
• In some cases standardized test scores may be waived at the graduate level. 
• You will have an advisor from the minute you submit your application until the day you graduate to help you with every step of the process.  

1. Complete an Inquiry Form - You'll receive more information about your program of interest.
2. Apply to Rider University as Undergraduate (Full-time), Undergraduate (Part-time) or Graduate. As a Mercer County partner, your application fee is waived. 
3. Verify your employment by emailing gradadm@rider.edu from your company email address and include your company ID.

Have questions about tuition benefits through Mercer County?

Debra Bulleck
Supervising Personnel Clerk
609-989-6636

Have questions about Rider's programs and admission process?

_{*Tuition discount applies to eligible partner employees and their immediate family members who are under the age of 24 (if applicable) for undergraduate and graduate study. Partnership-based tuition reductions may not be combined with other Rider University discounts, including, but not limited to, scholarships, graduate assistantships and other institutional aid. Proof of employment is required prior to discount issuance. Discounts cannot be applied to coursework completed at Rider before employee verification regardless of employment status.}