Tuition & Financial Aid
Estimated costs for 2025-2026 School Year
| Tuition | $19,500 |
| Supplies: (Approximate cost of mandatory supplies)* | |
| Uniforms | $100 |
| Shoes | $50 |
| Stethoscope/Blood Pressure Cuff | $30 |
| Penlight | $5 |
Supplies are not included in tuition costs and must be purchased no later than the first week of August to be sure you have them by the first day of school. *Some items may have tax.
All textbooks, electronic learning systems and BLS CPR are included in the tuition.
Cost for background check is the responsibility of the student.
(The cost of the background check is approximately $136. Students will receive directions on how to complete the background check after they have passed the interview and received a "conditional acceptance" into the program.
Financial Aid Options
There are a variety of financial aid options available to students who enter the practical nursing program.
Federal Financial Aid is available in the form of Pell, SEOG and Direct Federal Student Loans. Students must complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to be eligible for federal aid. Students interested in applying for federal direct student loans must complete, on line, entrance counseling and a master promissory note.
Do You Need Money for College or Career/Trade School? - click for a helpful link
Additional Financial Assistance:
The following information includes potential funding resources and sponsoring agencies for continued education. It is your responsibility to research and contact these organizations as the WSWHE BOCES cannot determine eligibility.
ACCES-VR (formerly VESID)
Assisting Individuals with disabilities to achieve and maintain employment and to support independent living.
https://www.acces.nysed.gov/vr
ACCES-VR Main Office: (518) 473-8097
Career Centers
Your local Career Center may have funding available to help you train for a new career or upgrade your skills to re-enter the workforce. You can gain access to all the services of the Workforce Development System through its One-Stop Centers of Saratoga, Warren and Washington counties:
To find your local Career Center not noted above, please click here.
Dave Goyette Memorial Vocational Scholarship
The Dave Goyette Memorial Vocational Scholarship was created to help students pursuing a certificate or degree in vocational education that reside in Schenectady County.
Click here for further details and application submission instructions on the Schenectady Foundations website.
Click here for a copy of the Flyer for the Dave Goyette Memorial Vocational Scholarship
Nurses Scholarship Program - NYS
NYS has created Nurses for Our Future Scholarship opportunities.
This info is specifically for students continuing on with their education at SUNY or CUNY in Nursing.
Click here to read more about Funding the Education of Nurses to Take Care of New Yorkers.
NYS & CSEA Partnership for Education and Training
Employment Training for Adults works with CSEA. Please consult with your organization representative for eligibility.
Workforce Development Board’s Rural Healthcare Grant
The Workforce Development Board’s Rural Healthcare Grant aims to serve some unemployed and underemployed residents across 17 counties of Upstate New York. Students attending training in any healthcare field may be eligible for scholarships for tuition or training costs.
This grant aims to increase the number of individuals training in healthcare occupations that directly impact patient care and alleviate healthcare workforce shortages by creating sustainable employment and training programs in healthcare occupations serving rural populations.
Click here to see the Rural Healthcare Grant flyer and who to contact.