How Much Does the Program Cost?
Tuition for the 2025/26 cohort is $18,900 includes four semesters of academic theory and clinical instruction, textbooks, uniforms and basic nursing supplies. Tuition is assessed at the time of registration in each of the four semesters as follows:
| Term | Tuition Fee |
| Fall 1 | $ 4,725 |
| Spring | $ 4,725 |
| Summer | $ 4,725 |
| Fall 2 | $ 4,725 |
Students are responsible for additional fees including the TEAS exam registration fee, application fee, fees associated with obtaining clinical site requirements (BLS for the Provider Certification, pre-entrance physical and immunizations, drug testing, state and federal clearances, and student nursing malpractice insurance), and state testing and licensure fees.
Cost of Attendance:
Institutions must publicly make available on any website that discusses tuition and fees a list of all of their Cost of Attendance elements.
The Cost of attendance (COA) is a budget for billable and non-billable expenses to attend Penn State for one academic year. Your COA is one determining factor of your financial aid eligibility.
In addition to tuition, fees, books and supplies detailed above, below are the other COA elements.
| Per Term | Off Campus | Residing with Parent |
| Food | $ 3,963 | $ 3,963 |
| Housing | $ 7,460 | $ 6,170 |
| Transportation | $ 1,339 | $ 1,339 |
| Miscellaneous | $ 1,989 | $ 1,989 |
Section 472 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA), as amended, includes these additional allowable costs for qualifying students.
Dependent care costs*
Costs for study abroad programs
Disability-related expenses*
Cooperative education program employment costs*
Fees for federal student loans
An asterisk (*) indicates the need for the student to contact the Office of Student Aid to inquire about the additional cost allowance.
Is Financial Aid Available?
Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Students should submit the online application for Federal Student Aid using school code 003329.
Students enrolled in the Practical Nursing program will be reviewed for federal Pell Grant and federal Direct Stafford loan eligibility. Additionally, the program qualifies for Veteran Education Benefits. The program is ineligible for Pennsylvania State funding.
For more information about financial aid applications, loan fees and repayment, student aid timelines, or alternative funding options, visit the Penn State Office of Student Aid, or call (814) 375-4716.
