Tuition & Fees: Tuition and Fee Schedule

Pre-Entrance Fees (non-refundable)

School of Nursing

Application Fee: $25

Enrollment Fee: $75
(Due at time of enrollment)

Confirmation Fee: $50
(Due at time of confirming progression
to 2nd year of program)

Total: $150

Penn State University

Application Fee: $0-$50
(Depending on enrollment status)

Enrollment Fee: $75
(Due at time of enrollment)

Confirmation Fee: $200
$100 (student transfer)

*Students will only be billed for the actual number of credits they take. The costs shown reflect the billing of the complete course load. If a student transfers courses, or receives advanced standing, tuition will be adjusted accordingly.

**The cost of the HDFS 129 course taught in the fall term of the second year, is included in the fall nursing tuition. Exception: Students who receive advanced standing and do not pay full fall 2nd year nursing tuition will be required to pay PSU directly for their HDFS 129 course at the published price per credit. Students who have completed HDFS 129 will not have tuition reduced.

***PSU tuition is set in August of each year for the following September through August academic year. The PSU price per credit listed is an estimate for the 2007-2008 year. Freshman students will be billed by Penn State University only. All financial aid will be administered through Penn State's Aid Office for that year. Junior and Senior students will be billed by The Pottsville Hospital School of Nursing only. All financial aid for Junior and Senior year will be administered through the Pottsville Hospital School of Nursing.

A $25.00 fee will be charged to reactivate a previously reviewed application.

Costs are subject to increase at any time. Notes: Junior Year -Nursing Courses

1. Students are expected to order at least two school uniforms prior to beginning the second year. The estimated cost of the uniforms is $200. Proper clinical shoes, waterproof wristwatch with a second hand, and stethoscope must also be purchased. Information will be provided.
2. Students are required to have a health examination and certain immunizations before starting the Second (junior) year. It is the student's responsibility to assume the financial cost of these examinations. Health forms and specific directions are sent to students four months prior to the start of the Junior year. Students are expected to have their own health insurance coverage. Proof of medical insurance coverage is required prior to beginning nurses courses.
3. Students are expected to purchase all required textbooks and supplies needed to begin each Nursing Course. Textbooks purchased for Fall Term will also be used throughout all Nursing Terms. The estimated cost of the textbooks is $800 for Fall of Second (junior) year, and an additional $400 for Senior year.
4. Students are required to have a Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, a Criminal Record Check and a Negative Drug Screen completed prior to beginning the Nursing Courses. Positive results could prevent matriculation into nursing courses. Further information will be provided.

Additional information regarding The Pottsville Hospital School of Nursing tuition, fees and length of program can be obtained from:

The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC):
61 Broadway, New York, NY 10016
(800) 669-1656, or at www.nlnac.org