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BSN: Program Costs
The Financial Aid Office considers expenses on this list in determining financial need and eligibility levels for nursing students. You can use the list of estimated expenses to assist you in submitting financial aid applications.
Please note that students often can car-pool for practicum activities, however they still often need their own transportation. Some copying expenses are optional, as syllabi and many resources are made available electronically to students. There are professional conventions locally that are low or no cost. However, the following expenses are reasonable anticipated costs
| Item | Soph Course |
Junior Year | Senior Year |
| Transportation for practicum (gas, parking, etc.) | $50 | $400 | $400 |
| Laboratory supplies | $60 | $100 | |
| NCLEX preparation materials est. | $411 | ||
| Text Books (include required and recommended) | $900 | $400 | |
| Course Syllabi and Copying Costs | $100 | $100 | |
| Expenses for Presentations & Special Projects | $100 | $100 | |
| Uniforms, Lab Coats, etc. PURCHASE A UNIFORM |
$50 | $200 | |
| Equipment (stethoscope, sphygmomanometer) | $50 | $75 | |
| NSNA/VNSA Membership Fees | $45 | $45 | |
| Attendance at Professional Conventions/Workshops | $140 | $140 | |
| School Pin (optional) | $50-$180 | ||
| Identification Badge | $10 | ||
| Spill Kits | $10 | ||
| Immunizations, Titers, CPR, Driving/Criminal records | $300 | ||
| Transportation est. | varies | ||
| Total | $210 | $2791 | $1235- $1365 |
