Rev 04/20/17

ROCKLAND BOCES PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM TUITION, FEES, AND EXPENSES 2017-2018

The following non-refundable fees must be paid by July 28th

Administration Fee: $400 Laboratory Fee: $250 NLN Test Fee: $150 Total: $800

Financial Aid application and/or Tuition Payment Plan Agreement must be completed by Aug. 31st. Interest-free TWO-payment plan exclusively for tuition: 1) First installment is 50% of the tuition payment which must be paid by Sept. 8th; 2) Second installment is the final payment of 50% due Jan. 26th Payments must be made as money orders or credit cards (MasterCard or VISA). Cash or personal checks are not accepted. Tuition for 2017-2018: $14,000* *Textbooks are included and tuition is subject to change without notice. Students may request to pay textbooks separate from tuition; however, additional costs may be applied by the book vendor such as shipping, handling, tax, software fee, etc.

Costs for Attending the PN Program (NOT included with tuition, must be paid directly to the vendors, not to BOCES:

Start of the Program: (costs are approximate) Physical Exam (if uninsured): $50-$375 Supplies: $300 Uniform & Shoes $325 Watch: $30 Accessories $30

End of the Program: (costs are approximate) State Board Exam: $343 Review Course: (optional) $350 Pin: $60

Financial Aid: PELL Grant and Direct Student Loans are available if applicants meet Federal Student Aid eligibility. The FAFSA application is online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. This program of study is approved by (Service Employees International Union) SEIU 1199 and U.S. Dept. of Veteran Affairs for education benefits. Eligibility Requirements for Federal Student Aid (Financial Aid):

Have a high school transcript or state-approved high school equivalency credential or an evaluated foreign diploma stating secondary education is equivalent to U.S. high school education

Must be U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen

Enrolled in the practical nursing program

Registered with Selective Services (for male students only)

Have no defaulted federal education loans

Only undergraduates are eligible for Pell Grants

Refund Policy: Tuition refunds, when due, are made upon written request from the student on or before the first day of class. All fees associated with PN Administration, lab, and test fees are non-refundable. Refunds are calculated based on the amount of course completion and are processed within 45 days of the last day of attendance. The Federal Student Aid Title IV Refund Policy and Procedures will be followed as mandated by Federal Law. Contact the Practical Nursing Office at 845-627-4830 for further details of the refund policy of Federal Student Aid and R2T4 calculation. Amount of refunds for self-pay students are determined based on the amount of the class completed as follows: % Completion of Enrollment Period % Refund of Paid Tuition 0% 100% 10% or less 75% 11% or less than 60% 20% 60% and over 0%