The student is responsible for the cost of tuition, uniforms, nametags, textbooks, watch, shoes, stethoscope, graduation expenses and incidentals. Transportation, health insurance and medical expenses, meals and living accommodations, personal clothing are also the responsibility of the student. All fees stated below are non-refundable. There are no residency quarters available for students.
Application Fee – $40
Payable with submission of application. See Admissions page to download an application.
Acceptance/Supplies/Technology Fee -$300 – No additional fees!
Submit with acceptance letter to secure position in class offered. This is the only fee that is charged to the student on admission. It includes clinical liability insurance, bandage scissors, name tag, parking tag, supplies used in skills lab, competency testing materials, computer lab fee, and graduation costs. These fees are non-refundable but are transferrable should the student need to change plans to attend a future class.
Tuition for 2011-12 – Instate $10700, Out of state $13000
Tuition may be paid in two payments half of the tuition is due one month prior to beginning the program, the second half is due at the midway point of the program. Students who have not lived in Pennsylvania for one year will pay out of state tuition. Call for current tuition schedule. Tuition rates may increase slightly if state subsidy decreases.
Books – approximately $520
A textbook list and instructions for ordering will be provided with the orientation letter. Students are responsible to have current editions of textbooks by the start of the program.
Uniforms – approximately $100 – 150
Students are required to wear the school uniform when in skills lab and in most clinical areas. Uniform information regarding type of uniform and how to purchase will be provided on orientation day, as well as the uniform policy. Students are required to purchase a minimum of two uniforms prior to starting the program. Uniform tops and pants may not be returnable – students should check with the company about their policy for returns.
Math Review Course – $30
Required for student with low math scores on Admissions Test .
Preparation to Enter Costs – not paid directly to Program
The student will need to consider costs for the following after being accepted to the program: CPR Certification, History and Physical, Dental exam, Immunizations updates, drug screen, FBI check, wrist watch with second hand, all white nursing shoes (no open toe or heel), stethoscope. These will need to be completed/obtained before beginning the program.
Financial Aid
The program participates in the US Dept of Education Direct Loan Program, which offers Federal Stafford Loans and Pell Grants for eligible students. Students desiring financial aid must attend a Financial Aid Workshop before beginning the program. All students should carefully consider how to gather financial resources to pay for his/her education. The Financial Aid Administrator is a good resource to assist you with this planning process.
The program makes every attempt to assist students to find scholarships and grants. Currently students have benefited from the generosity of those who donate to PHEF Nursing Education Grants and Edna B McKenzie Grants for Disadvantaged Students. The FCCTC Alumni offers an annual scholarship. Past students have received various scholarships from organizations such as P.E.O., PAPNA, Social Organizations, Chambersburg Hospital, and Shook Home, to name a few.
Financial Aid Procedure
It is recommended that the student not begin the financial aid process until attending a FCCTC PN Program Financial Aid Workshop provided at no cost to the student. Attendance of spouses, significant others, and parents is welcomed.
1. Attend the Financial Aid Workshop – required for all accepted students seeking Financial Aid
2. Apply for PIN number — FAFSA
3. Complete FAFSA -Free Application for Federal Student Aid FAFSA
4. School Code is 015456 for Franklin County Career and Tech Center
5. Complete Entrance Counseling and Master Promissory Note at www.studentloans.gov
6. School code for MPN is 00791600
7. Seek other Scholarships and Grants at Finaid
Title IV Program Integrity
Franklin County Career and Technology Center OPEID: 00791600
Department of Education Classification of Instructional Program or CIP code is 51.3901 Practical Nursing Program (Certificate Program)
Length of Program: Full time – 12 months
Program Costs for 2010/11 – See above
Median Loan Debt – Students 2009/10 – $9500
No housing available
On time completion rate for 2009/10 Students – 96%
The Standard Occupational Code or SOC code for LPN/LVN is 29-2061. Using this code will give you information about the profession on the websites listed below:
Gainful employment – U. S. Department of Labor’s O*Net online here.
Occupational Outlook for Licensed Practical Nurses – Summary Report for the Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
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