Expenses
Current full-time tuition for 12-18 credits for the 2010-2011 academic year (two semesters) is $15, 250; cost for one credit hour is $635 (costs may be subject to change). There are additional costs for nursing students which include: Nursing fees for skills’ kits and standardized testing, textbooks, uniforms, health examination, TB skin test, immunizations, CPR, Courtnet, drug screening, liability insurance, College graduation fees, RN licensure application, NCLEX-RN registration, and NCLEX-RN review course. Students are responsible for providing their own transportation to meet all course-related requirements. A detailed sheet of costs is listed below.
| Pre-Entrance | |
| Test of Essential Academic Skills | $30 |
| Semester I | |
| Tuition: full-time study (12-18 hrs) ($635/credit hour part-time) | $7,625 |
| Nursing program fee | $100 |
| Books | $1,000 |
| Health-related costs (varies with insurance): | |
| Physical examination | $100 |
| CPR-American Heart Association | $35 |
| Immunizations (MMR, HepB & Varicella titers or vaccines) | $100-$300 |
| TB skin test | $15 |
| Liability insurance | $30 |
| Nursing uniforms (white uniform, lab coat, shoes) | $200 |
| Criminal background check | $15 |
| National Student Nurse Association fee (optional) | $35 |
| Semester II | |
| Tuition: full-time study (12-18 hrs) ($635/credit hour part-time) | $7,625 |
| Nursing program fee | $100 |
| Books | $800 |
| Nursing uniforms (colored scrub uniform) | $65 |
| HESI fee per exam, if more than two attempts required | $25 |
| Semester III | |
| Tuition: full-time study (12-18 hrs) ($635/credit hour part-time) | $7,625 |
| Nursing program fee | $100 |
| Books | $600 |
| Health-related costs-varies with insurance | |
| CPR-American Heart Association | $35 |
| TB skin test | $15 |
| Liability insurance | $30 |
| HESI fee per exam, if more than two attempts required | $25 |
| National Student Nurse Association fee (optional) | $35 |
| Semester IV | |
| Tuition: full-time study (12-18 hrs) ($635/credit hour part-time) | $7,625 |
| Nursing program fee | $100 |
| Books | $400 |
| Graduation application fee | $30 |
| Kentucky State Board of Nursing licensure fee | $110 |
| National State Board examination registration fee | $200 |
| Criminal background check | $15 |
| HESI fee per exam, if more than two attempts required | $25-45 |
| Drug screen, if required | $60 |
| NCLEX-RN review course | $450 |
| Senior photo package (optional) | $35-75 |
| Pikeville College Nursing pin (optional) | $40-$120 |
The above list contains an estimation of expenses. Immunization and physical exam fees were obtained from local health care providers and may vary. Fees are subject to change.
Financial Aid
Pikeville College is an independent institution of higher education that seeks to provide excellent, individualized instruction at a modest expense. The College’s financial aid program strives to provide assistance to students who, without such aid, would be unable to attend college. A combination of grants, loans and work-study can be available to students who follow the required financial aid guidelines and demonstrate a financial need. Students who demonstrate outstanding academic performance also are eligible for competitive academic scholarships. Applicants are encouraged to seek financial counseling early from the Office of Student Financial Services.
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