Start your future in nursing. Those who are eligible can earn a degree to become an LPN tuition-free with scholarships. With a degree from SCTCC, get started on a career that matters.

SCTCC's Practical Nursing program is now accepting applications for the LPN Career Grant Pathway.

  1. Your first step is to apply to the LPN Career Grant Pathway. Someone will reach out to you with more information.

    Fill out the Career Grant Application
     
  2. Fill out the FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This will determine if you are eligible for the LPN Career Grant Scholarship. SCTCC Financial Services can assist if you need help.

    Fill out the FAFSA
     
  3. Connect with SCTCC Financial Services about the scholarship – they will outline your financial aid and apply the LPN Career Grant Scholarship after your other financial aid is applied.
     
  4. Apply to SCTCC as a Pre-Practical Nursing student. You will start your prerequisites for the program.

    Apply to SCTCC
     
  5. Once your prerequisites are finished, you can start your Practical Nursing classes.
  1. Student Success Mentor: The Student Success Mentor provides support through a variety of ways, including reviewing what you’ve learned and coaching you about your academic and career goals.
  2. In-person & Online Tutoring: Extra assistance to excel in your classes, including the Center for Academic Success, where you can get in-person tutoring in many subjects and find a quiet place to do homework.
  3. Cyclones Services: From short-term mental health counseling to an on-campus Cyclones Cupboard food pantry, SCTCC has the supports to help you reach your goals.

Eligible students will have the costs of the Practical Nursing education paid for with student scholarships.

  • The PN program is a 40-credit diploma and is completed in two semesters.
  • Students are being accepted for Fall 2024, 2025, and 2026.
  • Graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN exam to become a licensed practical nurse (LPN).

Apply to PN Career Pathway.  Apply to SCTCC

Learn more about Practical Nursing

Paying for College

Students first apply for financial aid to determine eligibility. Scholarships are available for those who are eligible.

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  • The first step is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov and use code 005534 for the school code.
  • The Practical Nursing Career Grant Pathway scholarship covers the cost of Practical Nursing classes only.
  • You may be eligible for grants, financial aid, and/or SCTCC scholarships that will cover the cost of your prerequisite classes. The FAFSA is the place to start for this.
  • For scholarships that help pay for prerequisite classes, SCTCC offers many scholarships through its Foundation. Just fill out one application.
  • Learn more about affordability at SCTCC, and ways we support students.

Questions about the Career Grant Pathway?

Connect with one of our Recruiters to learn more, visit SCTCC, or check out the Practical Nursing labs and meet the instructors and student success mentor.