The following list is an approximation for expenses commonly experienced by students. Each individual will find there is variation depending on the source and item purchased, and changing college enrollment fees.

Fees below are subject to change without notice.

  Nursing Assistant

Item Approximate Cost (May Vary)
Registration, Campus and Health Fees (5.5 units) $299.50
Uniform and required materials (shoes, watch and ID Badge) ​$135.00
Physical Exam $50.00
Immunizations         $75.00
Background and Drug Screening     $108.90
CPR Certification $35.00
State Competency Exam $100.00
Textbooks and Workbooks ​$97.50
​​Mastery Performance Criteria ​​$11.00
Optional Downtown Parking (depends on parking plan) $0 - $2,000
Total Estimated Expenses     $911.90 - $2,911.90

*Cost estimates do not include student living expenses or any costs associated with travel or housing during required clinical practicum courses.

  Home Health Aide (HHA)

item Approximate cost (may vary)
Registration, Campus and Health Fees (1.5 units) $115.50
Uniform and required materials (shoes, ID badge, and watch)  $135.00
Physical Exam     $50.00
Immunizations     $75.00
Background and Drug Screening $108.90
CPR Certification​​ ​$35.00
Handbook ​$26.50
Optional Downtown Parking (depends on parking plan)     $0 - $2,000
Total Approximated Cost         $545.90 - $2,545.90

*Costs may vary depending on facility fees and the number of immunizations required. The list does not include costs of transportation to clinical facilities.

**If you enroll in the Nurse Assistant and Home Health Aide programs in the same semester you are only charged once for this fee.

If you choose to take the NA and HHA programs during the same semester (rather than separately) the approximate combined cost would be: $1,007.50

Financial assistance is available. Students seeking assistance should contact the Financial Aid Office on campus (530) 242-7650. There are scholarships available for nursing students.