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.