Admissions & Aid

Learn more about prerequisite requirements for the Clinical Nurse Leader MSN Program, as well as how to submit your application and transcripts here.

For information about the Clinical Nurse Leader MSN Program, visit the program page here.

Learn more about prerequisite requirements for the Master’s Entry to Nursing Practice MSN Program, as well as how to submit your application and transcripts here.

For information about the Master’s Entry to Nursing Practice MSN Program, visit the program page here.

Learn more about credit and prerequisite requirements for both first- and second-degree seeking students, how to evaluate and submit your transcript, pre-admission testing, and how to apply online here.

To learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program, visit the program page here.

If you are a licensed Registered Nurse, you must have a minimum of 25 credit hours of general education courses, or a proof of degree to apply for admission to this program. While preadmission testing is not required, please review other important application steps here.

To learn more about the RN to BSN program, visit the program page here.

If you are a high school senior, you may be eligible to gain early acceptance into Sentara College’s highly selective Undergraduate Degree programs during your senior year.

To learn more about the early admission option for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program, visit the program page here. 

To learn more about the early admission option for the Associate Degree programs, visit the program page here. 

Learn more about credit and prerequisite requirements, how to evaluate and transfer your transcript, pre-admission testing, and how to apply online here.

For more information about any one of the Associate Degree Programs, visit the program pages:

Adult Echocardiography

Cardiac Electrophysiology 

Invasive Cardiovascular Technology 

Non-Invasive Vascular Study

Surgical Technology

Medical Assistant, Patient Care Tech, and Monitor Surveillance students: Find out if you have the required credits and prerequisites to apply, how to evaluate and submit your transcript, pre-admission testing, and other steps in the application process here. 

Cardiac Electrophysiology Academic Certificate candidates: Your application process can be found here. 

For more information about any of the Certificate Programs, visit the Program pages: 

Medical Assistant

Patient Care Technician 

Monitor Surveillance 

Certificate in Cardiac Electrophysiology

If you live outside the United States, have college coursework from a school abroad, or are a non-native speaker of English, see important information here.

If you have been denied admission to Sentara College and would like to appeal that decision, you can find the full appeal policy and process here.

CastleBranch is the online repository for all mandatory health record information. This organization sends alerts when a renewal is coming due or is past due. You should have an active email recorded with them to receive courtesy reminders, as you are responsible for the renewals. The email is only an alert and cannot contain specifics, therefore you must sign into your account for the particulars. The long-term benefit to you is storage of this information for future access and the email alerts do stop when you graduate.

Note: After your initial requirements are met, an annual renewal of one (1) TB test and a flu immunization are necessary. CPR renewal is due prior to the expiration date on your card.

Mary Ann Rivera

Mary Ann is responsible for packaging financial aid and providing financial aid counseling to incoming and continuing students in the RN to BSN program.

Mary Ann began her career with Sentara 26 years ago, when she got her first job at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. She graduated from Tidewater Community College with an Associate of Science in Business Administration and an Associate of Applied Science in Accounting. She has been with Sentara College of Health Sciences since 2009.

Outside of work Mary Ann enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her two American Bulldogs.

Wantonia Gee

Wantonia is a Financial Aid Advisor for Sentara College of Health Sciences. She has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Old Dominion University and over 20 years of experience in the field of financial aid in higher education. She is passionate about helping students achieve their educational goals and dreams.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, listening to music, playing board games, and watching movies.

Location

Office 102

Office Hours

Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Contact

Email: financial_aid@sentara.edu

Phone: 757-388-3015

Find information about our competitive tuition and fees, along with other indirect costs that make up your total cost of attendance. These figures can be found in our current College Catalog and are listed by Program.

The College Catalog is available here.

Learn more about the many scholarships offered to students at Sentara College here.

• Sentara College Scholarships

You can also visit these scholarship search engines to find scholarship opportunities nationwide: 

• Fastweb
• Scholarships.com
• ScholarshipExperts.com
• College Board Scholarship Search
• Peterson's
• SallieMae College Answer
• StudentScholarships.org
• BestCollege's LGBTQ+ Scholarship Guide

If you’re interested in obtaining federal aid, start here.

Find out how to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and access federal grants or loans here.

To learn more about the FAFSA, visit studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.

Many employers offer tuition assistance. If you are employed full- or part-time, contact your employee benefits or human resources representative to learn more.

Looking for more information to share with your HR representative? Visit the Academics page for a description of our degree programs and certificate programs.

Veterans, active duty military, and eligible family members can apply for several education benefits—find out how.

Sentara College honors: Chapters 1606, 1607, 35, 30 (Montgomery GI Bill), and Chapter 33 (Post 9/11 GI Bill), VEAP, and REAP. Find out if you are eligible for benefits or tuition assistance here.

Sentara College of Health Sciences has awarded $343,619 dollars in federal student grants from the CARES: Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (HEERF I), CRRSAA: Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (HEERF II), and the ARP: American Rescue Plan (HEERF III). Learn more here.

Review your account, pay your bill, review your financial aid package and more by logging into the Student Portal here.