The August 2024 cohort is full and accepting waitlist candidates only. The next Practical Nursing program is scheduled to begin in fall 2025.
Class Schedule
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | - | - | 4:30-9:30pm | 4:30-9:30pm | 4:30-9:30pm | - | 6:30am-4:30pm |
| Week 2 | 6:30am-4:30 pm | - | 4:30-9:30pm | 4:30-9:30pm | 4:30-9:30pm | - | - |
Note: Alternate remote assignments could be assigned for clock hour credit
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition for the cohort beginning in fall 2024 is $18,900 and includes all four semesters of academic theory and clinical instruction, textbooks, uniforms and basic nursing supplies. Tuition is assessed at the time of registration in each of the four semesters as follows:
| Term | Tuition Rate |
|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | $4,800 |
| Spring 2025 | $4,500 |
| Summer 2025 | $4,800 |
| Fall 2025 | $4,800 |
Students are responsible for additional fees including the application fee, state licensure and testing fees, graduation fees, and clinical site requirements (CPR certification, pre-entrance physical and immunizations, drug testing, clearances, and malpractice insurance).
Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Students should submit the online application for Federal Student Aid using school code 003329.
Students enrolled in the practical nursing program will be reviewed for federal Pell Grant and federal Direct Stafford loan eligibility. The program qualifies for Veteran Education Benefits. The program does not qualify for PA State funding.
For more information about financial aid applications, loan fees and repayment, student aid timelines, or alternative funding options, visit the Penn State Office of Student Aid, or call 610-396-6070.
