Opportunity is here for you in nursing. Refugees and children of refugees can get a degree to become an LPN tuition-free with scholarships. Explore a future full of pride through nursing with a degree from SCTCC.

SCTCC's Practical Nursing program is now accepting applications for people who are in refugee status or children of refugees.

Benefits of this program

  1. Small Class Sizes: The Practical Nursing Career Grant Pathway offers smaller class sizes, which creates a close-knit environment with fellow classmates to help engage in learning inside and outside the classroom.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

A refugee is someone who:

  • Was or is located outside of the United States
  • Is of special humanitarian concern to the US
  • Demonstrates that they were persecuted or fear persecution due to race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group
  • Is not firmly resettled in another country
  • Is admissible to the United States
  • 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).

The Practical Nursing Career Grant Pathway has a two-step application process.

  1. Apply to SCTCC.
  2. You will need to complete your pre-requisite classes or transfer classes to SCTCC from another college. Meet with an Academic Advisor about the classes you need for the Practical Nursing program. You may also transfer classes to SCTCC from another college. The PN information packet is also helpful!
  3. Apply for the Practical Nursing Career Grant Pathway

Apply to SCTCC  Apply to PN Career Pathway

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 pre-requisite classes. The FAFSA is the place to start for this.
  • For scholarships for additional help paying for pre-requisite 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?

If you are ready to get started and apply for this program, the first step is to apply to SCTCC.

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