Prospective Students
Tuition, Fees and Expenses for Programs and Courses

General Information for Programs and Courses

  • $50 Administrative Processing Fee for all Programs and Courses-Non-Refundable.
  • In-state and Out-of-state Tuition, Fees, and Expenses are the same.
  • Tuition and Fees include a non-refundable class deposit, pre-entrance drug screening and criminal background check.
  • Additional expenses such as uniforms/shoes, textbooks, supplies, parking, immunizations, BLS certification and hospital ID badge are the responsibility of the student. Detailed information on these expenses are distributed during registration.
  • Requires a computer and printer. High-speed Internet is recommended. Computer access is available on campus during normal operating hours. Students are recommended to have access from home.
  • Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.

Tuition, Fees, and Expenses – Programs

Financial aid is available for qualified students.

Cardiovascular Technology Programs / 2009-2010

  • Invasive Cardiovascular Technology Program - Total Program cost is $14,665.00 for tuition and fees.  Includes the CCI and CS Registry Exam fee. A total of 60 credit hours at $230.00 per credit hour.
  • Non-Invasive Vascular Study and Adult Echocardiography Programs - Total Program cost is $13,845.00 for tuition and fees. Includes the ARDMS Registry Exam Fee.  A total of 56 credit hours at $230.00 per credit hour.
  • Cardiac Electrophysiology Program - Total Program cost is $14,715.00 for tuition and fees.  A total of 60 credit hours at $230.00 per credit hour.
  • Uniform costs are approximately $150.00.
  • Estimated cost of new books:  Invasive $753; Echocardiography $919; Vascular $827; Electrophysiology $927.
  • Class deposit of $100.00 is required upon acceptance and is applied to the cost of tuition.
  • Ultrasound Instrumentation courses at Tidewater Community College are required for students in the Echocardiography and Peripheral Vascular specialties of the Program. Tuition costs for those courses, for in-state and out-of-state residents are in addition to the costs indicated above.

 

 

Nursing Programs

  • Traditional BSN Program - Total Program cost is $19,730.00 for tuition and fees.  A total of 79 credits.
  • LPN to BSN Program - Total Program cost is $18,580.00 for tuition and fees. A total of 74 credits.
  • RN to BSN Program - Total Program cost is $9,600.00 for tuition and fees. A total of 36 credits.
  • Diploma Program (no longer available) - Fall 2009-May 2011 Class- Total of $14,330.00 for tuition and fees for the Registered Nursing Program. A total of 57.5 credit hours at $210.00 per credit hour.
  • Uniform costs are approximately $200.00.
  • New books are projected at $1,250 for the 300 and 400 level.  
  • Class deposit of $100.00 is required upon acceptance and is applied to the cost of tuition.
  • NCLEX fees of $330.00 are not included in the tuition and fees.

 

Surgical Technology Program & ST to CST (AAD)/ 2009-2010

  • Surgical Technology Program - Total Program cost is $9,345.00 for tuition and fees. Includes registry exam fee. A total of 41 credit hours at $210.00 per credit hour.
  • Uniform costs are approximately $150.00.
  • Estimated new book costs are $275.00.
  • Class deposit of $100.00 is required upon acceptance and is applied to the cost of tuition.

 

 

  • ST to CST Accelerated Alternate Delivery Bridge Program (AAD) - Total for Program for Sentara Healthcare employees:  $1,800.  ($600 per course)  Total for non-Sentara Healthcare employees:  $2,500.  ($834 per course).
  • Estimated new book costs are $127.25.
  • No uniforms-all on-line.
  • Payment by course is available. 
  •  Tuition assistance is approved for Sentara Healthcare employees.

Tuition and Fees – Courses

 

Care Partner Course / 2009-2010

  • $850.00 tuition.
  • Uniform costs are approximately $125.00.
  • Book costs are approximately $75.00.
  • Payment plans are available upon request.
  • Class deposit of $50.00 is required upon acceptance and is applied to the cost of tuition.

Monitor Surveillance Course / 2009-2010

  • $1,000.00 tuition.
  • Book costs are approximately $90.00.
  • Payment plans are available upon request.
  • Class deposit of $50.00 is required upon acceptance and is applied to the cost of tuition.

Nurse Aide Education Course / 2009-2010

  • $850.00 tuition.
  • Uniform costs are approximately $125.00.
  • Book costs are approximately $75.00.
  • Payment plans are available upon request.  Sentara LifeCare, the long-term care division, may reimburse tuition with a 7-month part-time work commitment after successfully completing the Course.
  • Class deposit of $50.00 is required upon acceptance and is applied to the cost of tuition.