Registered Nursing Transition Program Financial Aid

Estimated Expenses for the RN Transition Program

Expenses Texas/Louisiana Residents Non-Texas Residents
Pre-Requisites (24 credit hrs) $3,192 $13,320
Co-Requisites (12 credit hrs) 1,596 6,660
Program Courses (24 credit hrs) 3,192 13,320
Physical Examination 100 100
ViewPoint account 15 15
Drug Screen  40 40
Required textbooks (All texts must be purchased during the first semester of the program)* 900 900
Uniforms/equipment (Specific uniform information will be given after acceptance into the program)** 250 250
Nursing Pin (Optional) 50 50
Liability Insurance 15 15
Achievement Tests (Required)These fees are paid at registration along with course fees and are approximately $500 throughout the three semesters you are enrolled in the RN Transition Program*** 600 500
Supplies and Workshops 300 300
Diploma Fee 15 15
Cap and Gown 40 40
RN Licensure Fees 350 350
TOTAL $10,655 $35,975

Tuition/fees listed above are as printed in the Lamar State College Orange Fall 2020 Class Schedule. Future amounts may be different. See Cost of Attendance.

* Because the RN Transition Program is an integrated curriculum, all books will have to be purchased during the first semester of the program. The bookstore returns unsold books soon after the semester begins so we encourage you to buy them early.

** Following acceptance into the program, details will be given concerning the official A.D.N. student uniform.

*** Liability Insurance & Achievement Test fees are paid at registration along with course fees and are approximately $600 throughout the three semesters you are enrolled in the RN Transition Program.

+Current costs for TX and LA licensure fees and NCLEX test is approximately $350. Other states may be more or less.

Louisiana students should contact the Office of Admission and Records for information regarding out-of-state tuition waiver eligibility.

Scholarships

Information regarding general scholarships is available through the Office of Financial Aid. Students wishing to apply for financial aid or scholarships should contact the Office of Financial Aid, (409) 882-3317 or finaid@lsco.edu.

Contact Info

Academic Advising

For registration and admission information, please contact:

Academic Advising
Email: Advising@lsco.edu
Phone: (409) 882-3340
Ron E. Lewis Library

Nursing Division Chair

For additional program information, please contact:

Sherri Foreman
Email: Sherri.Foreman@lsco.edu
Phone: (409) 882-3912
Stark Nursing Classroom Building, Room 104L

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