General Expenses
Prior to First Semester: Major Medical Insurance, Immunizations, Drug Test, CPR, Criminal Background Check, Back/Spine Screen, Physical.
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) rule 97.64, "Required Vaccinations for Students Enrolled in Health-Related and Veterinary Courses in Institutions of Higher Education" requires students enrolled in health-related courses, which will involve direct patient contact in medical or dental facilities to complete a three-dose series of hepatitis B vaccine or provide proof of a positive titer.
Vocational Nursing Certificate Program Costs (Estimated)
(Fiscal Year 2020-21)
| FIRST SEMESTER |
In-District |
Out-of-District |
Out-of-State |
Out-of-District
Wise |
| Tuition (17 hrs) |
$1,615.00 |
$2,652.00 |
$3,740.00 |
$2,023.00 |
| Tuition Differential |
$680.00 |
$680.00 |
$680.00 |
$680.00 |
| Institutional Enrichment Fee |
$255.00 |
$255.00 |
$255.00 |
$255.00 |
| Parking Fees |
$30.00 |
$30.00 |
$30.00 |
$30.00 |
| Lab Fee |
$72.00 |
$72.00 |
$72.00 |
$72.00 |
| Testing Fees |
$296.00 |
$296.00 |
$296.00 |
$296.00 |
| Other Fee |
$65.00 |
$65.00 |
$65.00 |
$65.00 |
| Liability Insurance |
$13.00 |
$13.00 |
$13.00 |
$13.00 |
| Textbooks |
$510.00 |
$510.00 |
$510.00 |
$510.00 |
| Uniform & Supplies |
$341.00 |
$341.00 |
$341.00 |
$341.00 |
| TOTAL First Semester (estimated) |
$3,877.00 |
$4,914.00 |
$6,002.00 |
$4,285.00 |
| SECOND SEMESTER |
In-District |
Out-of District |
Out-of-State |
Out-of-District
Wise |
| Tuition (16 hrs) |
$1,520.00 |
$2,496.00 |
$3,520.00 |
$1,914.00 |
| Tuition Differential |
$640.00 |
$640.00 |
$640.00 |
$640.00 |
| Institutional Enrichment Fee |
$240.00 |
$240.00 |
$240.00 |
$240.00 |
| Parking Fee |
$30.00 |
$30.00 |
$30.00 |
$30.00 |
| Lab Fee |
$24.00 |
$24.00 |
$24.00 |
$24.00 |
| Testing Fees |
$185.00 |
$185.00 |
$185.00 |
$185.00 |
| Textbooks |
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| Uniforms & Supplies |
$150.00 |
$150.00 |
$150.00 |
$150.00 |
| TOTAL Second Semester (estimated) |
$2,887.00 |
$3,863.00 |
$4,887.00 |
$3,271.00 |
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| THIRD SEMESTER |
In-District |
Out-of District |
Out-of-State |
Out-of-District
Wise |
| Tuition (9 hrs) |
$855.00 |
$1,404.00 |
$1,980.00 |
$1,071.00 |
| Tuition Differential |
$360.00 |
$360.00 |
$360.00 |
$360.00 |
| Institutional Enrichment Fee |
$135.00 |
$135.00 |
$135.00 |
$135.00 |
| Parking Fee |
$30.00 |
$30.00 |
$30.00 |
$30.00 |
| Lab Fee |
$24.00 |
$24.00 |
$24.00 |
$24.00 |
| Testing Fees |
$185.00 |
$185.00 |
$185.00 |
$185.00 |
| Textbooks |
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| BON/Pearson Fees/Graduation |
$400.00 |
$400.00 |
$400.00 |
$400.00 |
| TOTAL Third Semester (estimated) |
$1,989.00 |
$2,538.00 |
$3,115.00 |
$2,207.00 |
TOTAL PROGRAM COSTS (estimated)
|
$8,753.00 |
$11,315.00 |
$14,004.00 |
$9,763.00 |
Other Expenses
In addition to tuition, books, and fees, students are required to purchase the following items.
First Semester
Uniforms/Scrubs - $85.00
School Patches (4) - $20.00
Full-length Lab Coat - $35.00
White Leather Shoes - $65.00
White Support Hose - $10
and/or
White Support Socks - $10.00
Nurse Pocket Organizer - $12.00
Nurse Skills Pack - $95.00
Stethoscope - $20.00
Watch with Second Hand - $40.00
Second Semester
Nurse Skills Pack - $20.00
Other costs will vary according to the replacement of the above items, as needed.
Third Semester
Nightingale Lamp - $20.00
School Pin - $50.00 - $200.00
Review Course (optional) - $160.00
Other costs will vary according to the replacement of the above items, as needed.
All costs are approximate and subject to change.
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